January 2007 - Posts

• How to Invest in Mutual Funds

  Thursday, January 25, 2007 4:35 AM

  If you are into investments but you don't want to invest in one kind of stock or another, perhaps you would rather invest in a mutual fund. With mutual funds you can diversify, meaning you can buy more than one kind of stock. By diversifying you reduce the risks without losing your returns Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• How to Invest in Stocks

  Thursday, January 25, 2007 4:30 AM

  If you are a first time investor you are no doubt wondering what the best investment vehicles to get involved with are. There are many to choose from including stocks, bond, and mutual funds. This article will focus on stocks and how to invest in them Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Should You Beat the Market?

  Monday, January 15, 2007 4:40 AM

  It sounds great -- you can invest a certain way and beat the market. Many investment experts are selling guaranteed systems that allow you to beat the market. However, is this something you should really aim for in your investing? The market isn't really the overall stock market Read More Posted by ratetake 1 Comments Go to top

• Investing for the Long Term Pays Off

  Monday, January 15, 2007 4:39 AM

  The investor that keeps a steady pace for the long term is more likely to achieve his or her goals than the investor that follows the quick profits. It is true, time can be your best friend. Time gives compounding time to work. The interest on your money turns is added to your principal and earns you even more interest Read More Posted by ratetake 1 Comments Go to top

• Stock Questions You Must Answer

  Friday, January 12, 2007 7:39 AM

  Before you buy a stock, there are three questions that you need to answer. Too many people buy stocks based on price alone or a gut-feeling. You should look beyond the price or the hot tip to the company behind the stock. You may think that it doesn't matter that much -- you are a long term investor Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Don't Trade Based on Price Alone

  Friday, January 12, 2007 7:38 AM

  If you are acting on price alone in your portfolio decisions, you may be making a mistake. Buying low and selling high is the cornerstone of successful stock investing. However, most investors aren't doing it the correct way. Too often, investors use price and the movement of the price as a sign of whether to buy or sell Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• What Are Your Investing Risks?

  Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:29 AM

  It can be a risky business investing in the stock market. There is risk. And all you can do about it is accept that there are some risks that you have control over and some that you can only try to prevent. The key is to have pre-set risk levels and a management plan in place Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Know Your Risk Tolerance

  Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:27 AM

  When investing in the stock market it is essential that you watch your risk tolerance. You need to know when you are stepping outside of your comfort zone. I know that you will be encouraged to take risks and that the promise of great returns is a tempting one, however in order to protect your portfolio, you need to be able to manage your risks Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Choosing a Fee-Based Broker May Make Sense

  Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:31 AM

  When looking at a full-service broker, you will need to decide between a commission-based or a fee-based. Which is right for you? What type of stockbroker you should choose depends entirely on how you invest and your needs for service. There are two broad categories of brokers: full-service and discount brokers Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• What Inflation Means to Your Investments

  Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:29 AM

  Inflation is something that every investor should know about. The wise investor understands how inflation erodes their purchasing power and he or she takes steps to mitigate the damage. Inflation is when the price of goods and services rises at a rapid rate Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• The Importance of Setting Investing Goals

  Tuesday, January 09, 2007 5:44 AM

  If you want your investments to be successful, you need to set a few goals. Without your goals, how do you know what you are investing for? Your goals will not only give you motivation, but they will help you assess if you are heading on the correct investment path Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Using Betas to Measure Risk

  Tuesday, January 09, 2007 5:43 AM

  What does a beta really tell you about a stock? A beta is a measure of the market risk of investing in a stock. It aids investors in picking stocks that meet their risk requirements. But have you ever noticed that different Web sites often report different betas for the same stock? How does that work? The beta is basically a score that measures a stock's risk against the rest of the market Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Calculating Your Risk Premium

  Monday, January 08, 2007 2:48 AM

  When it comes to investing your money, you need to understand the relationship between risk and reward. When you assume the risk of investing in a stock, you anticipate a reward. The reward should be appropriate given the level of risk you are assuming Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• The Basics of Dividends

  Monday, January 08, 2007 2:45 AM

  What exactly are dividends? You've heard that you can make money by investing in companies that pay dividends, but how does that work? When companies make profits, they often distribute a portion of the profits to the shareholders. The company will retain a portion of the profits for future use Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Finding the Right Broker

  Friday, January 05, 2007 6:38 AM

  There are many options to pick from when choosing a stock broker. It used to be that you simply had to choose from a full service broker or a discount broker. But there are many different types of brokers out there to choose from. What you are looking for from a stock broker simply depends on your portfolio and financial needs Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Know When to Sell Stock

  Friday, January 05, 2007 6:34 AM

  It can be difficult to know when to sell a stock. It can be even more difficult to know when to sell a winning stock. Selling is a numbers game, just like buying. There is always a point in which you should sell a stock. This point often depends on the stock performance and the company Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Be Wary of Great Stocks

  Thursday, January 04, 2007 6:27 AM

  It can often seem like everyone has a hot tip. However, great stocks aren't always a great investment. I know that you are looking for a great stock to invest in, but the tips from your neighbors and co-workers are usually not where you'll find them. Stock tips usually fall into three categories: Shiny, but hollow Read More Posted by ratetake 1 Comments Go to top

• What Makes The Market Move

  Thursday, January 04, 2007 6:26 AM

  What makes the stock market go up and down? You know that it is guaranteed that the market will move. But what makes it move? The most obvious reasons that the market moves include: Inflation Earnings Interest rates Energy Prices War Fraud Politics Some events have longer lasting impressions on the stock market, while others only cause a temporary movement Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• What are Your Investments Costing You?

  Wednesday, January 03, 2007 7:07 AM

  Options are used to capture large gains with little capital investment. Small speculators can use them in many ways. One way they are used is to write put options for an issue in which you wish to build a position. For example, you are looking to buy shares of Teague Manufacturing (a fictional company) Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• What are Your Investments Costing You?

  Wednesday, January 03, 2007 7:03 AM

  Your investments are impacted by frictional expenses that are basically costing you money. If you are able to lower your expenses, you are able to increase your long-term rate of return through lowering your overall cost basis. The most common and encountered frictional expense is brokerage commissions and fees Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• Keep Your Emotions Out of Your Investments

  Tuesday, January 02, 2007 2:18 AM

  You should avoid mixing your emotions and your stock decisions. Money is an emotional thing. We often invest so much of ourselves into our investments that we find that we stop making logical decisions. We make decisions that are based on the way we feel Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

• What Does the Market Tell You?

  Tuesday, January 02, 2007 2:16 AM

  What does it mean when you hear that the Dow was close to setting a record? What about if the market is down -- should you start panicking? What does the market mean to your investments? If you watch the news and listen to the radio, it could be easy to believe that the Dow Jones rules the stock market Read More Posted by ratetake 0 Comments Go to top

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