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Many active traders create what they call a “watch list,” which is simply a list that records the daily share prices of a group of stocks over time. It can be done very simply with a spreadsheet, or even a notepad and paper, although there are numerous software programs and utilities that assist in creating … Continue reading Creating a Stock Watch List

There are a great many ways to analyze stocks, pick the best ones for investment, and decide when to hold and when to sell. One such method is called “technical analysis.” In reality, the name is somewhat misleading, as it does not necessarily rely on technology to produce an analysis; instead, it relies on mathematical … Continue reading What is Technical Analysis?

Often, stocks are bought and sold based on hunches, dreams, chatroom chatter and just plain old “gut feelings.” Others rely heavily on technical analysis, or the ability to spot trends by examining historic prices based on the theory that share prices follow certain cycles over time. And the “rumor mill” theory of stock market investing … Continue reading Fundamental Stock Market Investing

Derivatives are the esoteric equivalent of the mystery religions of the financial world. Though many invest in them and talk about them few actually understand them and those that do are often hard to understand. Derivatives can be confusing but they are not near as complicated as one might think. For starters, let’s look at the a … Continue reading Derivatives: An Introduction to Options

Investing internationally often offers the potential for tremendous returns as compared to US investments while at the same time exposing the unprepared investor to potentially large losses. Of course, as with anything the devil is in the details. So whether there is profit potential or loss potential depends on the country involved as well as the actual … Continue reading Investing Internationally