December 2006 - Posts

• Understanding How Trading Works

  Friday, December 29, 2006 8:02 AM

  What does it mean to trade stocks? You hear the phrase all the time. Are you trading one stock for another? Actually, to trade stock means that you are buying or selling stock. When you hear that one billion shares were traded in a single day, it means that one billion shares were bought and sold Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• What Determines the Price of Stock?

  Friday, December 29, 2006 8:01 AM

  There are numerous factors that affect the price of a stock. It can be hard to actually know exactly what drives the market, but there are factors that can drive a price up or down. We know the basics. The more demand there is for a stock, the higher the price will be Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Don't Get Stuck on 10%

  Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:18 AM

  When it comes to investing in the stock market, I want you to forget the 10% average return annually. This figure is frequently used to justify stock market investments. It suggests that if you leave your money in the stock market long enough, you are guaranteed a 10% return Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Classifying Stocks by Sector

  Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:17 AM

  Stocks are often classified by the type of businesses they represent. Companies in similar industries are put together in order to compare them accurately. These groupings of stock are referred to as sectors. You will often hear news and analysis of certain sectors Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• What is a stock?

  Wednesday, December 27, 2006 6:03 AM

  You are finally to the place where you have paid off most of your debt and are ready to start investing in the stock market. You may have many goals that you are hoping to fulfill in the market -- from retirement to an European vacations. That's the first step already down: you know why you want to invest Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• The Difference Between Growth and Value Stocks

  Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:06 PM

  What is the difference between a growth stock and a value stock? You've heard the terms in regards to value and growth investing, but you may not be sure what they exactly mean. There are no hard, set definitions of growth and value stocks. But you will find that there are some criteria that generally defines these different stocks Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• What Does Price to Earnings Mean to You?

  Saturday, December 23, 2006 1:21 PM

  The price to earnings ratio (P/E) is the one number that is really popular among investors. However, you shouldn't be fooled into thinking it is the only number to look at. The P/E basically looks at the stock price and company earning relationship. The P/E is the most popular metric of stock analysis Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Stock Shares Aren't Equal

  Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:07 AM

  Not all shares of stock are equal. There are several different types of shares out there. When looking to invest, it is necessary that you have the complete picture in view. Before you can make an informed investment decision, you need to know the terms that define shares Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Looking to Spread Your Investments?

  Wednesday, December 20, 2006 6:31 AM

  Average investors are able to spread their investments among many different companies and industries without a lot of work. Many beginning investors want to seek out and research the companies they are investing in. Others simply want to start investing Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Why Don't You Win All the Time?

  Tuesday, December 19, 2006 5:38 AM

  Sometimes you make money, sometimes you don't. You hear hot investing tips all the time. They sound good to you, so you invest. But later, you find that you haven't really made any money off of your investment. Why not? Most beginning investors in the stock market should completely avoid hot tips of any nature Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Watch Out for CD Penalties

  Friday, December 15, 2006 7:03 AM

  A CD is generally considered a low risk investment option, but watch out for the penalties. They can cut into your returns. CDs are generally designed to be long term investments. You don't just park your money there and withdraw it as needed -- this will cost you if you do Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Determining if a Stock is Expensive

  Friday, December 15, 2006 7:02 AM

  When it comes to the price of a stock, the number one question is whether or not it is a good deal. The price/sales ratio is vital in determining if the market has undervalued or overvalued the price of a stock. You need to know various things about a stock before you invest in it Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Orders to Add to Your Investing, Part One

  Thursday, December 14, 2006 6:45 AM

  There are a few tricks that can help your investment portfolio -- orders. They can help make your trades meet your personal requirements and goals. From the basic market order to the trailing stop losses, you need to know what orders can do for you. The simplest type of order is the market order Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• 1st stock pick

  Wednesday, December 13, 2006 9:41 AM

  Here some stock picks that I think might make you some money. Please note, I am not a stock broker or stock professional so therefore please make your own research whether you want to buy suggested stock. I also suggest that you do your own research on the suggested stocks Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Learning to Select Top Stocks

  Wednesday, December 13, 2006 9:30 AM

  When it comes to choosing companies to invest in, you need to ask a few questions. What you are looking for is the strengths and weaknesses in these companies and a better understanding of the market positioning of the business. 1. Where is the cash flowing from? The value of any asset is the net present value of its discounted cash flows Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• The Ups and Downs of the Market

  Tuesday, December 12, 2006 7:31 AM

  It's up and then it's down -- what do you do? The stock market isn't static. It is up and down constantly. It changes every single second of the day. Market turmoil isn't unusual. It happens every once in a while. The changing of financial seasons is what the market is built upon Read More Posted by rateempire 1 Comments Go to top

• Investing in Franchise Value

  Tuesday, December 12, 2006 7:27 AM

  It is important that you purchase stock that will provide long-term benefits to your portfolio. One way to do this is to invest in businesses that possess significant franchise value. With over 14,000 publicly traded companies in the US, it is important that you spend the time finding the right companies to invest in Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• Stock Terms Every Investor Should Know

  Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:40 AM

  Investing has its own terminology that you should know before you make your move. All you have to do is a little bit of research to become a good investor. But you won't understand what you are looking at if you don't understand the terms. Here are a few key terms that will help you as you begin to invest in the stock market Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• How to Start Investing Right Now

  Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:39 AM

  You don't have to inherit a large amount of money to begin investing. It is quite simple to start investing right now. One of the main reasons that people put off saving and investing is that they don't think they have the money to do it. However, starting a savings plan doesn't take a lot of money or financial knowledge Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

• What are Your Investment Risks?

  Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:38 AM

  You've heard there are risks in the stock market, but what are those risks exactly? One of the main reasons that people say they won't invest in the stock market is risk. But ask them to explain risk and they can't go any further than "I could lose all my money Read More Posted by rateempire 0 Comments Go to top

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