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"Forex: Pivot Points Calculation Rules" (09/02/2007)
The presented article covers the topic of pivot points calculating. Different pivot points are the popular and simple tools of technical analysis in Forex market trading. In this article the rules for floor, Tom Demark's, Woodies and Camarilla pivot points are described. The following article will be useful for all Forex traders who wish to be more acquainted with the generic technical analysis.
"10 Easy Steps Towards Stock Market Success" (09/02/2007)
We all need a set of guidelines to help us along the way. This is what I use in all of my investments to ensure that I maximize every profit and virtually eliminate all of my risks. Now you can too...
"Preventing Identity Theft : What Can You Do?" (17/01/2007)
Identity theft is becoming an increasingly used buzzword in today's high tech world of online banking and bill paying, and with the advent of services like PayPal and shopping cart. We hear about identity theft in the news all the time, and we think we very well may be at risk, but we're not sure what to do to help prevent it. Well, there are some things you can do that are very simple that will help prevent you from ever becoming a victim of this potentially disastrous crime...
"Learn About Equity Index Annuities" (12/01/2007)
"Save for a rainy day" is a wise old saying and there are many ways you can prepare for the sunset of your life. Investing in an annuity is one way. An annuity is a long-term, interest-paying contract offered through an insurance company or financial institution. An equity indexed annuity is an annuity that earns interest that is linked to a stock or other equity index...
"Foreclosures - How To Invest Successfully" (06/12/2006)
If someone is about to lose their home to foreclosure, then you can guarantee they're feeling stressed. They're probably being bombarded by calls and letters from creditors, and for many people it all becomes too much to handle. They close their eyes and hope it will all just go away...
"The Start Line Of The FOREX Tradeology" (17/11/2006)
The foreign currency exchange market is available for people from all over the world. More and more people take their first steps in FOREX trading, contributing to its volume and making it viable and easy to use for the ordinary individual, in contrast to only a few years back when only pros, hedge funds, major banks and institutional traders used the FOREX market. The key explanation for this turn of events is...
"Seven Principles of Investment Management" (29/09/2006)
Many Investment Gurus, with a straight face and a gleam in their eye, will insist that successful investing is a function of expansive research, skillful market timing, and detailed technical analysis. Others emphasize fundamental information about companies, industries, and markets. But trends and numbers are secondary to a thorough understanding of the basic principles of Investing and Management, and their interrelationships. The ingredients for a successful investment portfolio are these...
"Newton's Laws of Stock Market Trading" (22/09/2006)
Read the oldest stock market wisdom from the world renowned physicist...
"Online Stock Trading - Research And Limit" (08/09/2006)
Online stock trading is a convenient way to make stock investments, but there is a certain art to online stock trading, and there are plenty of companies who can help and make it a lot easier...
"Cashing Out" (16/08/2006)
Once you’re penny stock investment proves successful you’ll want to think about cashing out so that you can maximize your advantages and benefits.
"How Wall Street Works" (30/07/2006)
One thing we know for sure - Wall Street does not work the way Wall Street says it works. How Wall Street works can be seen in two of their business models...
"Curb the learning curve and develop yourself properly for the share market." (28/06/2006)
Developed from 30 years of successful investing and over a decade of coaching people in their share market investments. This recommended development path will show you what's needed to prepare yourself for the share market.
"Winning strategies with Forex Charts" (06/06/2006)
The forex chart can spell the difference between buying a new mansion... or losing your house.
"Sensex - Stock Market Simulation" (21/05/2006)
Why play the stockt market game? NASDAQ, Dow Jones, BSE & NSE... Do they ring any bell? They surely must have. Not every one knows what the color of money is, but what people do know is they want to feel more money and see more money.
"Ten Common Investment Errors: Stocks, Bonds, & Management" (25/04/2006)
Losing money on an investment may not be the result of a mistake, and not all mistakes result in monetary losses. Compounding the problems that investors have managing their investment portfolios is the sideshowesque sensationalism that the media brings to the process. Avoid these ten common errors to improve your performance.
"An Introduction To Online Trading" (08/04/2006)
When talking about online trading, it is important to understand the term speculation. It is hard to define the term speculation with any precision in context of online trading, but one must realize that investment and speculation are somewhat different and yet similar. Speculation requires an investment, and investments are at least somewhat speculative.
"Learn to Invest Money: Why Information Technology has Revolutionized Successful Investment Strategies" (19/04/2006)
Do you want to know how to consistently earn double digit and triple digit returns from stocks? The answer lies in information technology. Yes. Information technology.
"What is Value Investing?" (14/04/2006)
Different sources define value investing differently. Some say value investing is the investment philosophy that favors the purchase of stocks that are currently selling at low price-to-book ratios and have high dividend yields. Others say value investing is all about buying stocks with low P/E ratios. You will even sometimes hear that value investing has more to do with the balance sheet than the income statement.
"Trading Software - Profit Machines or Losers?" (14/04/2006)
Thousands of people every day trade on the worlds stock markets, with the majority now using software to aid them, but does it help them make more money?
"4 Tips to Spot Fake High Yield Investments" (07/04/2006)
High yield investments are things that produce a yield of more than 2 percent per month. You can find some good mutual funds that produce 30% or higher in any given year, and they would fit the description of a high yield investment.
"Return On Assets Is The Hit By Pitch Of Investing" (03/04/2006)
Despite all appearances to the contrary, this is a post about investing - not baseball. So, to those of you who love reading about investing but hate reading about baseball: don't be deterred. It's worth reading all the way through.
"Loans Make A Great Investment" (22/03/2006)
Perhaps you read this title and thought to yourself, 'how is this possible? Is it a trick?' Let me assure you that it is not a trick. Indeed, it is very real. There is no scam. It's an age-old investing strategy called leverage.
"Traps for young (and old) Entrepreneurs." (01/03/2006)
It's common knowledge that most small businesses fail within 5 years. These statistics are mindblowingly depressing for people looking to start up a new venture. So what goes wrong?
"(Stocks) Steal Warren Buffet's Stock Market Lesson Plans?" (01/03/2006)
Why should you want to steal someone else's stock market lesson plans?
"How to Find out How Much Stock a CEO Holds" (20/02/2006)
You have probably heard of the large amount of stock compensation company officers hold compared to the average salary of the rank and file worker within the same publicly held company. Are you curious about how much stock the CEO and other officers of a particular company hold in their possession?
"Trading Options" (30/01/2006)
Option is a legal agreement between buyer and seller to buy or sell security at an agreed price in a certain period of time. It is quite similar to insurance that you pay an amount of money in order that your property is protected by the insurance company.
"High Yield Investment Programs: Risks, Scams, and Profits" (20/01/2006)
This article is an overview of the risks, scams, and extraordinary profits that can be experienced by HYIP investors.
"A Guide to Mutual Funds" (20/01/2006)
If you've been thinking about getting into investment but aren't sure what you should invest in, you might want to consider looking into investments in mutual funds.
"Forex Trading Guide- How to deal with Forex Trading" (20/01/2006)
Buying and selling of different currencies of the world is known as forex trading. Forex or foreign exchange market is the largest trading market in the world. Forex trading market deals with more than US$2 trillion everyday. It has become favorite option for currency traders.
"Introduction To Forex Trading" (22/12/2005)
There are many markets: markets for stocks, futures, options and currencies. These are probably the most accessible markets for everyday traders like you and I. People easily understand the basics of trading shares, so I will occasionally use examples from that market...
"How To Buy Stocks That Are Hot With No Effort" (20/12/2005)
Even traders want to be trendy when they buy stocks. Many traders make trades because of public opinion, not because the trade itself makes sense...
"Professional Stock Investment Advice - Most Common Trading Mistakes" (20/12/2005)
The best Stock Market advice you will ever read is to learn from mistakes when someone else has made them. So, this stock market advice list I made a list of some of the most common trading mistakes that are made...
"A Guide to Dividends and Reinvestment" (20/12/2005)
An important yet sometimes overlooked aspect of investing in the stock market or other investment markets is the payment of dividends by the investment.
"Useful Investment Strategies" (20/12/2005)
When deciding to invest, be it in the stock market or in other types of investment, it might seem a bit intimidating at first. How do you know that you're getting the most out of your money?
"A Guide to Finding Investment Opportunities Online" (20/12/2005)
Perhaps you're new to investment and you're trying to find investment opportunities that will serve you well; maybe you've been investing for years, but are looking to expand and diversify your investment portfolio with some new investments.
"The Idiots Guide To Back Testing For Confidence" (20/12/2005)
After you've set your initial stop loss, chosen your method for calculating your trailing stop loss, and implemented all your money management rules, there is one last thing you should do; you should begin back testing your system.
"How to Find the Right Investment Opportunity" (01/12/2005)
Choosing an investment opportunity that's right for you can sometimes seem frustrating, especially if you're only investing part-time or as a means to supplement savings or retirement planning.
"Deciding Between Long-Term and Short-Term Investments" (20/12/2005)
In an age when investments are more easily accessible by everyone, it can be difficult to decide what type of investment is best for your needs. Should you invest primarily in short-term investments that will yield results quickly, or would it be better to invest in long-term investments that will yield results farther down the road?
"Simple Techniques for Mastering The Best Trading Systems That Turns Big Profits" (20/12/2005)
Once you've developed the best trading systems that accurately reflects your goals, and can respond to any market situation with clear actions, you are ready to take the next step in your trading. These are some principals and techniques that I have found to be indispensable in my trading career...
"Professional Stock Market Advice Reveals Most Common Trading" (20/12/2005)
The best Stock Market advice you will ever read is to learn from mistakes when someone else has made them. So, this stock market advice list I made a list of some of the most common trading mistakes that are made...
"The Stock Market Report That Wall Street Does Not Want You To Read" (20/12/2005)
The best way to maximize your profits is to be prepared to give some back to the Stock Market. When most traders first hear this, they are a little taken back...
"The Insight Trader Reveals Effective Ways To Deal With Losses" (20/12/2005)
At some point in the insight trader's career, he will be faced with a string of losses that will bring his confidence to an all-time low. Every active trader hits this point at least once, and some will visit it several times. This active trader will reveal to you ways to successfully deal with this problem.
"How To Loose Everything - The Worst Forex Trading Strategy Ever That You Might Be Using" (20/12/2005)
With what you learn from the worst Forex trading strategy, you will be able to create a system that will produce some tremendous long-term gains...
"The Psychology of Markets" (19/12/2005)
We know that greed and fear rule the markets. But did you know that when investors gets too greedy, markets usually fall, and when investors are overcome with fear, markets usually rise. So how can when we monitor investors emotions and take advantage of investors emotional extremes?
"There Are Live People Behind Currency Trading" (19/12/2005)
The Internet offers an abundance of information about investing, currency trading, forex market, about how, when and what to do to earn more money in the easiest way possible...
"Forex Trading Education: Things You Should Know About Forex Trading" (18/12/2005)
How difficult is it to make money trading the Forex market? How much time does it take to actually be able to make a living trading the Forex market? These and other important aspects of trading are to be discussed in this article.
"Currency Trading: Understanding the Basics of Currency Trading" (18/12/2005)
Investors and traders around the world are looking to the Forex market as a new speculation opportunity. But, how are transactions conducted in the Forex market? Or, what are the basics of Forex Trading?
"The 6 Advantages Forex Trading Has Over Other Investments" (15/12/2005)
There are many different advantages to trading forex instead of futures or stocks...
"What Is Forex Trading?" (15/12/2005)
Forex trading is nothing more than direct access trading of different types of foreign currencies. In the past, foreign exchange trading was mostly limited to large banks and institutional traders. However recent technological advancements have made it so that small traders can also take advantage of the many benefits of forex trading just by using the various online trading platforms to trade.
"How Investment Plans Work" (10/12/2005)
More people are choosing investment plans than ever before. With the rising cost of living and the growing insecurity about the availability of many retirement funds, many individuals are looking to investment plans to begin a nest egg or to make some additional money via investment without having to spend a lot of time purchasing stocks and bonds.
"Choosing Investments Wisely" (10/12/2005)
Deciding to invest, whether it is in the stock market, a startup business, or some other endeavor, is a major decision. Most investments carry with them at least some form of risk, and because of this risk many people tend to get nervous when it comes to making the commitment to invest.
"Stock Market Myths" (10/12/2005)
1. You can tell if a Stock is cheap or expensive by the Price to Earnings Ratio...
"Income Investing: Selecting the Right Stuff" (10/12/2005)
When is 3 percent better than 6 percent? Yeah, we all know the answer, but only until the prices of the securities we already own begin to fall. Then, logic and mathematical acumen disappear and we become susceptible to all kinds of special cures for the periodic onset of higher interest rates.
"Forex Trade: Main Drawbacks of a Forex Trader" (07/12/2005)
Why is it that very few traders succeed in the Forex trading environment while the grand majority of traders fail to achieve success? Although there is no hard answer to this question, there are a few things that will put you one step ahead and will definitely put the odds in your favor.
"Investments - Short Term or Long Term?" (06/12/2005)
Many find investments to be a risky deal not because investments of any kind require fair amount of speculative measures for comparatively larger returns, but because they lack the knowledge about what to invest in and when.
"Learn Currency Trade - Intro to The FOREX Market" (06/12/2005)
The Foreign Exchange Market � better known as FOREX - is a world wide market for buying and selling currencies.
"Forex: Benefits of Trading the Forex Market" (05/12/2005)
Trading the Forex market has become very popular in the last years. Why is it that traders around the world see the Forex market as an investment opportunity? We will try to answer this question in this article. Also we will discuss come differences between the Forex market, the stocks market and the futures market.
"Benefits of Online Investment Research" (01/12/2005)
The internet can be a powerful tool to help you manage your finances and investments� if you decide to use it. There are, of course, many people who choose not to take full advantage of the benefits that the internet can offer; they might not trust the security of their financial information in an online setting, they might be unsure whether some of the information that they find can be trusted or not, or they might simply not be very knowledgeable in regards to using the internet for informational purposes and simply not know how to find the information that they need...
"Finding a Good Online Investment Company" (01/12/2005)
Finding a good online investment company can be difficult. When looking at your options for investing online, you might be overwhelmed with the prospects that present themselves. Internet searches will yield pages upon pages of potential online investment companies, and you might not know exactly how to go about finding the right one for your personal needs.
"Choosing A Forex Strategy" (30/11/2005)
Technical analysis and fundamental analysis are the two basic areas of strategy in the FOREX market which is the exact same as in the equity markets. However, technical analysis is by far the most common strategy that is used by individual FOREX traders...
"Chasing Value Versus Growth" (27/11/2005)
A lot of opinions had been thrown regarding the benefit of value investing versus growth investing. The proponents of each styles of investing insists that their method is superior over the other.
"Positive Net Cash" (27/11/2005)
Every investor's goal is to find undervalued investment and then sell it when it reaches fair value. To find the fair value of a common stock, we need to predict the profits generated by the stock over a period of time. This prediction may not be accurate...
"Risk Versus Reward" (27/11/2005)
In all investing situations, we will be confronted with both risk and reward. I cannot think of any investments that offer no risk with big reward. The most common investment opportunity I have seen is low risk - low reward, low risk- high reward, big risk - big reward, big risk - low reward.
"Emotion In Investing" (27/11/2005)
Humans are all emotional being. We do not always make decisions rationally. Emotion is part of us as investors. Investors might feel better towards stocks at certain point or they might feel that owning stocks are risky and avoid it at all cost.
"The Importance of Gross Profit Margin" (27/11/2005)
To find the fair value of a common stock, we need to determine the net profit generated by a firm. Dissecting income statement will give us the steps required to find net profit. One of the critical component of income statement is gross profit.
"Forex Trading: The Perfect Forex Trading System" (26/11/2005)
Trading the Forex market has became very popular in the last few years. But how difficult is it to achieve success in the Forex trading arena? Or let me rephrase this question, how many traders achieve consistent profitable results trading the Forex market?
"Of Stocks, Stockholders And Stock Market" (25/11/2005)
A copper mining enterprise Stora Kopparberg first introduced the system of stock in the 13th century. The financial backers and owners felt the need to raise money for investment in the new projects of the same company so they started the method of stock and shares. It was also required in order to ward off the threat to the ownership rights if the company was sold, which would mean complete loss of control.
"Is Your Company Ready To Go Public?" (25/11/2005)
Is your company ready to go public? How will you decide whether your company is ready to go public or not? There is no magic number or formula which qualifies a private company to transform into a public company. Then what are the factors which determine a company to be ready to public. Let us explain when you can transform your private company into a public company.
"How To Invest Wisely And Make Your Money Grow" (25/11/2005)
Wise investments of your spare funds can be a great way to grow rich. These days, savings accounts offer very low interest and it is a waste to allow your money to lie in them. Based on your appetite for risk and your financial needs, you have various other investment schemes and options to choose from.
"What Makes A Business Worth Investing In?" (25/11/2005)
You have always been interested in investing in a business, however you always hold back because you are scared of making a bad choice and losing your investment. However, there are some ways to evaluate businesses to reduce the risk you are taking when you invest.
"Insider Trading - Blogging That Might be Risky Business" (24/11/2005)
Web logs are growing at an exponential pace on the internet, with an unpredictable and dramatic rise in new users and new services. A study by Jeffrey Henning recently predicted that there will be a total of 53.4 million blogs by year's end, with thousands being created weekly. But it's what these blogs contain that interest traders.
"Metastock Part 1: Relative Strength Comparison (RSC) The Key Success Tool In Trading By Stock Market Sectors" (24/11/2005)
Within this report I'll show you how you can find these profitable trading opportunities with MetaStock. You'll be able to make use of techniques usually only used by professional traders, such as the Relative Strength Comparison. The basis of the RSC (Relative Strength Comparison) is found in sector analysis.
"Currency Trading - The Future Of Investment" (24/11/2005)
Forex Trading, meaning Currency Trading, is a world wide, little known market, which will become the most popular source of income for investors in the very near future. It is open for banks, rich investors and small ones alike and, depending on the sum of money they are willing to risk, the earnings demonstrate this is the best way to start getting rich.
"A Sneaky Way to Steal Someone Else's Forex Trading System" (24/11/2005)
Anyone who is serious about trading needs to have a Forex Trading System that is tailored to them, but there is no reason to start constructing your Forex trading system from scratch. Why try and reinvent the wheel when you can benefit from other traders years of experience and borrow your trading system's ideas and concepts?
"Nicholas Darvas Reveals The Biggest Trading Secret Of All Time - Discover The Truth" (24/11/2005)
Nicholas Darvas was a brilliant investor, and one of the first traders to use technical analysis. At the height of his fortune, he made 2.2 million dollars. If Darvas had invested today, that 2.2 million would be 20 million!
"Why Invest In Stocks?" (23/11/2005)
Have you ever wondered why investors behave the way they do? For example, why do people invest in bonds or stocks or not at all? Since I am an advocate of stock investing, let me make the case for stock investing.
"Calculating Fair Value With Growth" (23/11/2005)
Our investing journey revolves around finding the fair value of a common stock. If you can find stocks that are cheaper than its fair value, it is probably a buy. If your stock holding rises way above your calculated fair value, it is most likely a sell. This fair value is not constant, fluctuating due to several factors from interest rate movement and to commodity prices.
"Time To Reshuffle" (23/11/2005)
Is it time to juggle your portfolio? Perhaps. The year end is less than two months away. I have elaborated on the importance of fall season as the best time to rearrange your portfolio.
"Getting Started With Online Investing" (22/11/2005)
As with everything else these days, the stock market has gone online. If you can shop, pay bills, and do your banking online, why not invest too? Investing online is not as big of an ordeal as some people make it out to be. The key is to know what you want before you start.
"What is "Shorting Stocks"?" (19/11/2005)
The whole idea of shorting stocks is to make money from stocks that are going down in price. When you short stocks, you are essentially selling stocks that you have borrowed, in other words you do not personally own them.
"Trying Forex Trading with the Best Strategy and Approach" (18/11/2005)
With the day things are today, more people are getting interested in investing their money to make them grow faster. The problem is, not too many people are willing to take the risk of investing it because of the risks, so some of them just let their money rut in banks...
"Trading In The Forex Requires Some Caution" (18/11/2005)
Whether it is in the millions or thousands, trading in the Forex is a bit risky. There are a lot of players involved and if you don't arm yourself properly with knowledge about the Forex you may just get swamped.
"Forex Trading - Understanding Commissions, Spreads and Trading Costs" (14/11/2005)
The forex market is quickly becoming one of the most popular markets for trading. Not only are the experienced traders looking to this market to maximize their trading returns, but many new, individual investors are now able to trade the Forex market - just as they do stocks and futures.
"A Six Percent Loss In Two Weeks!" (13/11/2005)
Did you know that 80% of the price movement in a stock or a mutual fund is determined by the overall market conditions and by the company's sector? This is the reason we use the top-down approach in managing your money. We look at the market conditions and at how the sector is performing before selecting individual names.
"The Importance Of A Stop Loss" (12/11/2005)
When you understand the basic principles of technical analysis, you already have got some knowledge that will help you to trade well. Technical analysis is important, but what's even more important is something we refer to as money management. In order to trade well, you should have a set of rules that you're going to follow consistently.
"Forex Training: What to Look for in a Forex Training Program" (12/11/2005)
Should new Forex traders take Forex trading courses or join a Forex training program? Definitely yes; by now you have probably heard that only 5% of traders achieve consistent profitable results when trading the Forex market. The main reason for this is the lack of education...
"Trading Psychology: Mistakes in a Trading Environment" (10/11/2005)
When it comes to trading, one of the most neglected subjects are those dealing with trading psychology. Most traders spend days, months and even years trying to find the right system. But having a system is just part of the game...
"Pivot Points in Forex: Mapping your Time Frame" (09/11/2005)
It is useful to have a map and be able to see where the price is relative to previous market action. This way we can see how is the sentiment of traders and investors at any given moment, it also gives us a general idea of where the market is heading during the day. This information can help us decide which way to trade.
"Your FOREX Trading Philosophy" (08/11/2005)
"Easy money" is the allure that captivates many beginning FOREX traders. FOREX websites offer "risk-free" trading, "high returns", "low investment". These claims have a grain of truth in them, but the reality of FOREX is a bit more complex.
"Choosing the Right Investments for You" (08/11/2005)
With all of the investment opportunities out there today, it might seem difficult to decide which one is the right one for you. When it really comes down to it, though, having such a large variety of options is more of a benefit than a hindrance... it allows you to customize your investment portfolio to your individual tastes much more than you would be able to with only a few choices.
"Penny Stocks - Turn Your Pennies Into Dollars" (07/11/2005)
We've all heard about the investor how bragged about his 100% or 1000% return on a stock or about the guy who made it rich by investing in small caps, undiscovered stocks that made it big. In theory, it seems to be too easy. Invest in a couple of penny stocks, then sell them when they move up. Unfortunately, it is too easy. Too easy to lose money unless you know what to look for.
"A Guide to Indexes and Futures" (05/11/2005)
Many people think that investing in the stock market means that you're going to either be buying stocks or bonds... after all, those are the more well-known types of investment, and it stands to reason that some people would think that they were the only types available.
"What's the .382 Fibonacci Ratio in Forex Trading?" (05/11/2005)
It was mentioned in a past article that Fibonacci forex trading is the basis of many forex trading systems used around the world by profitable forex traders. These systems are all based on the famous Fibonacci ratios (.236, .50, .382, .618, etc.) and each of them can specialize in a particular ratio along with other minor indicators in order to make the pinpointing of the entry and exit levels as accurate and profitable as possible.
"What's Fibonacci Forex Trading?" (04/11/2005)
Fibonacci forex trading is the basis of many forex trading systems used by a great number of professional forex brokers around the globe, and many billions of dollars are profitable traded every year based on these trading techniques.
"Dissecting Income Statement" (01/11/2005)
Knowing income statement real well is critical to your investing success. Income Statement is crucial in determining the fair value of a common stock. Why? Because I believe that the fair value of any investment is determined by the return it can generate for a given price...
"The Allure of Dividend" (01/11/2005)
Investors wanting to pick undervalued stocks need to look closely at dividend. For one thing, dividend drops money straight into your pocket. Your stock price do not have to rise to make profits. Another thing is that only company that have extra cash will give dividends. This requires them to be highly profitable. Investing in profitable companies will breed success if investors buy them at the right price...
"Reveal Day Trade Losers' Secrets" (01/11/2005)
I attended a lot of seminars and trainings. I also bought many trading books and tried to find secrets of trading. However, 99% of what they know, I can get it from Internet for free. Instead, I find a secret for losers...
"When To Buy And Sell" (01/11/2005)
The mechanism of buying and selling is quite easy. It is as easy as pressing a button in front of your computer screen. The question of when investors should buy and sell warrant a more detailed analysis...
"5 Common Misuse of P/E Ratio" (01/11/2005)
Price Earning (P/E) Ratio is the most widely used ratio in investing. Searching the term 'P/E ratio' into Google will yield 2.3 million results. Quite simply, P/E ratio is the ratio of Stock price divided by its Earning per Share (EPS). If a company A is trading at $ 10 per share and it earns $ 2.00 per share, then A has P/E ratio of 5. This means that it takes 5 years for the company's earnings to pay up for your initial investment...
"10 Reasons for Selling" (01/11/2005)
During your investing career, you will do these two transactions; buying and selling. Buying requires knowing the fair value of a stock and then compare it with recent price. If recent stock price is 10% below fair value and an investor does not mind getting a 10% return, then he should buy the stock. If not, he can then move on to other stocks...
"The Difference Between Down and Out" (01/11/2005)
As turnaround investors, I prefer to invest in companies that are down but not out. This is important because a lot of times, investors misunderstood the two. Often times, these two types of companies are trading near or at their 52 week low. But the similarity ends there...
"Don't Just Pick Any Dividend" (01/11/2005)
Dividend is earnings distributed to the shareholders in the form of cash. Now, not all publicly-traded companies pay dividend. Most of the dividend-paying companies are profitable or have long history of profitability. This is key because in the long run, I believe profit will dictate stock price movement. Therefore, picking a good dividend paying stocks will pay off in the long run.
"Learn Stock Trading From Playing Poker" (30/10/2005)
Picking good stocks is only the first step to become a consistently profitable trader. Those of you that track the performances of stock picks... know that it is impossible to determine if a stock is good without a good exiting strategy.
"Properly Funding Your Trading Account" (29/10/2005)
Although many will suggest that you can trade with the minimum margin requirement we do not necessarily recommend it...
""How To" Start Trading The Forex Market? (Part 2)" (28/10/2005)
Why is FOREX trading so popular? Because you can trade from anywhere. From your kitchen table, bedroom, garage or from the nearest Starbucks coffeehouse (most of them have wireless Internet connection). If you have or like to travel, take your laptop with you and you can trade the FOREX anywhere...
"Interested in FOREX Trading?" (29/10/2005)
The Foreign Exchange Market (FOREX) has no central exchange location yet it is the largest financial market in the world. It is over 3x's the size of the stock and futures markets combined and operates via an electronic network of a banks, corporations and investors.
""How To" Start Trading The Forex Market?" (24/10/2005)
What Is FOREX or FOREX MARKET? PART I The Foreign Exchange market (also referred to as the Forex or FX market) is the largest financial market in the world, with over $1.5 trillion changing hands every day. That is larger than all US equity and Treasury markets combined!
"Your Guide To Successful Forex Trading" (24/10/2005)
If you were wondering: forex trading is nothing more than direct access trading of different types of foreign currencies. In the past, foreign exchange trading was mostly limited to large banks and institutional traders however; recent technological advancements have made it so that small traders can also take advantage of the many benefits of forex trading just by using the various online trading platforms to trade.
"Five Reasons You Have to Start Forex Trading" (23/10/2005)
Why should you consider foreign exchange, or forex trading? One compelling reason is that it is a huge business, trading nearly two trillion U.S. dollars on a daily basis. The potential to make money is out there for the well-informed trader. The forex market is the largest in the world.
"3 Steps To Profitable Stock Picking" (22/10/2005)
Stock picking is a very complicated process and investors have different approaches. However, it is wise to follow general steps to minimize the risk of the investments. This article will outline these basic steps for picking high performance stocks.
"Generate Consistent Stock Market Profit Through Credit Spread Writing" (22/10/2005)
Many traders and investors dream about making consistent profit on the stock market. Typically, investors would turn to fundamental analysis for medium to long term capital gains while traders would try to time the market using technical analysis to spot reversals or advantageous entry point and exit with the first sign of trouble.
"Three Reasons to Start Derivatives Trading" (22/10/2005)
If you are looking for a trading option outside of traditional stocks and bonds, derivatives trading may be a good option. Derivatives pay off over a period of time based on the performance of assets, interest rates, exchange rates, or indices.
"6 Steps of a Winning Stock" (19/10/2005)
The steps a big winning stock always goes through.
"Forex Trading: Making Money With Money" (19/10/2005)
Forex trading is one of the growing markets for making money in today�s world economy. If you are part of the forex trading game, you need well thought out and planned strategies. You also need up to the minute information and reliable data to help you along the way...
"What Would You Rather Do: Read About Someone Elses Forex Success or Experience Your Own" (16/10/2005)
You can draw some useful parallels between running a business and Forex trading.
"Timing Your Trades" (17/10/2005)
Learn the one fact of market timing that can dramatically reduce trading risk.
"High Volatility Investments" (16/10/2005)
Penny stocks, options and currencies are high volatility investments that have appeal for the long term investor and the short term trader.
"Forex And Daytrading" (13/10/2005)
Online trading is great way for serious investors to make money, but inexperienced traders often wind up with big losses. A good set of instructions can minimize the risks and save months of expensive trial-and-error learning.
"Learn What Trend Trading Really Is" (13/10/2005)
Here's a simple question-what is trading? To answer, perhaps not so simply, we first need to understand what trading is NOT...
"FOREX: What Is It And How Does It Work?" (12/10/2005)
The Foreign Exchange market is the biggest and largest financial market in the world. It has a daily average turnover of US$1.9 trillion- just imagine that amount of money! Don't you want to join this trillion-dollar industry?
"Your Guide to Learning a Forex Trading System" (11/10/2005)
There are many ways to invest and many ways to make profits by investing. One method that has been gaining in popularity is that of the Forex trading system... If you would like more information, please let this be your guide to learning a Forex trading system.
"Seven Deadly Trading Mistakes - Part Seven" (05/10/2005)
In this last article of the series, I'm going to look at what is perhaps the biggest mistake of all, and yet should be the easiest to overcome.
"Seven Deadly Trading Mistakes - Part Six" (05/10/2005)
If you've been following these lessons through so far, you might by now be wondering if this trading thing is really worth it. What with all the planning, testing, and continued effort, it perhaps seems much more complicated than you first thought.
"Seven Deadly Trading Mistakes - Part Five" (05/10/2005)
By now you might be thinking that this trading business requires somewhat more effort than you first thought. And you would be right! In fact, that's the subject of todays lesson.
"Seven Deadly Trading Mistakes - Part Four" (05/10/2005)
Right - we've looked at strategies and planning, so now we're ready to trade right? Wrong! At least, we're not ready to trade live.
"Seven Deadly Trading Mistakes - Part Three" (05/10/2005)
So far we've looked at how not sticking to a strategy, and not planning our trading will inevitably lead us to loss. Now I want to talk about one aspect of planning in more detail - money management.
"Seven Deadly Trading Mistakes - Part Two" (05/10/2005)
In part one of this series, we looked at the problem of continually switching trading strategies in the hope of finding something better, and why that can never bring us long-term success in our trading. In this second article, I am going to talk about a closely related problem many traders suffer from - a lack of planning.
"Seven Deadly Trading Mistakes - Part One" (05/10/2005)
By studying at the most frequent reasons for failure, we can avoid making the same mistakes as the crowd, and thus turn these negative points into positives. In this series of articles, I will be looking at the seven most common mistakes I see made by traders.
"Day Trading Basics" (04/10/2005)
This article will educate you about the various types and means of day trading, key terms and issues associated with it along with their benefits and shortcomings.
"Google Loses Market Share and MSN Gains" (03/10/2005)
ComScore Media Metrix reported that Google's market share dropped to 36.5% while both MSN and Yahoo improved. Google's loss in market share generates a very important question to the average investor. Are Goolge's shares and the newly announced IPO overvalued?
"How To Choose A FOREX Broker" (02/10/2005)
Most investors who trade FOREX stocks use a broker. A broker is an individual or a company, who buys and sells stocks according to the investor's wishes. Brokers earn money by collecting commissions or fees for their services.
"Livng on Large Cap Stocks - The Beginning" (02/10/2005)
Like many stock market investors/traders, I too, lost my shirt in the nineties. High-tech stocks always seemed to offer such huge returns, and when you analyzed the charts they looked like can not miss opportunities.
"Look Familiar?" (01/10/2005)
Learn some quick fixes for your investing mistakes. What to do with a sinking stock, how to spot a promotional stock, when not to second guess your stock choices and more�
"Fools Rush In" (30/09/2005)
Do not rush when making penny stock investments. Learn the basics for making the right choice.
"A Critical Review of Metastock 8.0: Is Upgrading Worth the Money" (26/09/2005)
If you are like many other traders, you have been eagerly waiting for the release of Metastock 8.0 for one reason, and one reason only, the reportedly redeveloped system tester. Metastock`s one major flaw has always been its lack of back testing capabilities, though previous versions of Metastock are head and shoulders above the competition on other fronts...
"Day Trading Advice: Identifying and Exiting Losers" (26/09/2005)
The majority of traders are looking for entries with a very high probability of success. Web sites and book stores are loaded with day trading advice to fill this “need”...
"Day Trading Tips Worth Reading" (26/09/2005)
Are you tired of the same old day trading tips? Like, “cut your losses and let your profits run.” “Never let a gain turn into a loss.”, or the most repeated tip, “Buy low, sell high.” So how about something new?
"The 12 Rules of How to Avoid Losing and Start Making Money from the Stock Market" (22/09/2005)
This is an age of information. Investors are using knowledge, techniques and strategies to make money. Without investment knowledge, how do you protect your money?
"Forex Trading: Investment Secret Of The Rich And Powerful" (20/09/2005)
Forex trading is the most profitable and attractive internet income opportunity because you can do it from home or office and from any country in the world...
"Forex Trading Platform" (19/09/2005)
As the name says, the Forex trading platform is a place where you can sell and buy the forex. This can also be called the forex-trading station. All forex trading financial companies, banks, traders and brokers will provide their own trading hub...
"Sending Signals For Trading In FOREX" (19/09/2005)
Forex signals are sent by a forex firm to their subscribers in order to buy and sell currencies. These signals are called entry and exit signals for the forex dealers...
"Forex Capital Markets And Foreign Exchange Transactions" (19/09/2005)
Forex Capital Markets are foreign exchange markets where the currencies are been bought and sold continuously for profits. The capital markets of forex are present globally and transactions are non-stop in this forex cash market...
"Managing The Forex Accounts For You" (19/09/2005)
Managed forex accounts are a boon for those who do not have the time to devote to the foreign exchange dealing. It is also for those who do not have the expertise to deal in the foreign exchange markets. Professionals are there for managing forex accounts.
"Online Forex Trading" (19/09/2005)
Forex trading stands for foreign exchange trading. What it consists of is the buying and selling of different currencies. This is done simultaneously, and there are people who make a lot of money with this kind of trading...
"Getting a Forex Trading Education" (19/09/2005)
You should never get into forex trading without forex trading education. With the proper forex trading education, you can be on your way to making a tidy profit...
"Where to Get Forex Training" (19/09/2005)
Forex training is a necessity for anyone with this interest. This is because a lot of money is involved in forex trading...
"A Guide To Investing" (19/09/2005)
Everyone seems to have their own secret or strategy or trick to making money in the stock market. Here are two strategies that have helped many people...
"How To Get Started In FOREX Trading" (17/09/2005)
The foreign exchange market (FOREX) offers many advantages to investors. But you need to know where to begin...
"Option Trading Tips - Covered Call Cashflow" (17/09/2005)
Writing Covered Calls is a conservative strategy where you buy a stock that you would like to invest in and then write a call option against that stock. This is a cash generating strategy...
"How To Win In Futures Trading With This Simple Tactic" (18/09/2005)
Surprisingly, many profitable speculators have success rates between 30% and 50%. Futures traders are not successful because they predict prices well. They’re winning because their profitable trades far exceed their losses. The truth of the matter is all Futures systems win and lose...
"Are These Simple Trading Mistakes Costing You Money In The Forex Market" (18/09/2005)
The 2% rule is a powerful tool in Forex trading. By adopting this rule you’re using a strategy that decreases the size of your losses during losing streaks, an important consideration. There is, however one small caveat that you need to be aware of...
"Discover The Hidden Online Trading Costs That No One Tells You About" (18/09/2005)
One of the most commonly asked questions that I receive is "How much do I need to actually start my online trading business and make a full-time income from it?"...
"The Sneaky Way To Managing Losses In Your Forex Trading" (18/09/2005)
One of the cardinal rules of Forex trading is to keep your losses small. With small Forex trading losses, you can outlast those times the market moves against you, and be well positioned for when the trend turns around...
"The Easy Secrets To Determine Stock Market Position Sizing" (18/09/2005)
When trading in the stock market, position sizing is where all the tools of money management come together. It’s perhaps the most important part of your stock market money management rules...
"Little Known Tips To Wipe Out Day Trading Losses Guaranteed" (18/09/2005)
Studies have shown that you should never risk more than 2% of your float on any trade. Why 2%? Well, in fact, many day trading professionals will tell you that 2% is too much...
"Revealed - Million Dollar Forex Investing Mistakes" (17/09/2005)
Anytime that you are investing in the Forex market, you are going into the Market blind. You don’t know what point of the investing trend you are entering in at...
"The Traders Secret Art of Setting Stop Losses - Guaranteed to Boost Profits" (17/09/2005)
When traders first begin considering their stop losses, keep in mind this comment from Tom Baldwin, a leading day-trader. He said, "The best traders have no ego."
"Position Sizing to Maximize Your Stock Trading Returns" (15/09/2005)
Of all the aspects of stock trading, one of the most difficult is deciding what size position to open. Unless you are using a strictly mechanical system that explicitly defines your trade size, figuring out exactly how much of your hard earned cash to 'put on the line' can be extremely hard to decide. Rules of thumb such as 'never risk more than 5% of your portfolio' are fine, but may leave you in the dust on fast moving days...
"Trading Expert Discovers Ways To Beat Stock Market Odds With Money Management" (15/09/2005)
The first point to mastering money management is that you have to understand when you are trading on the stock market is that you are playing the odds - but unlike many forms of gambling, you can make money.
"Forex Broker Involvement Optional" (13/09/2005)
To trade on the forex market, the largest financial market on the planet, one must use a forex broker. Not unlike a stock broker, a forex broker can also makes suggestions about which moves to make when exchanging foreign currency...
"History Rhymes With A Bull Market In Stocks" (11/09/2005)
Mark Twain said, “History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme a lot.” In our business, it is standard practice to find that “rhyme” by studying financial market trends, hoping to achieve future investment returns with past investment history. One trusted study is a table of stock market returns over rolling ten-year periods using the S&P 500 Index as an equity benchmark and an accurate measure of stock market performance.
"Forex Signal Services" (10/09/2005)
What are Forex signals? Forex signals are paid services offered by some brokers and independent Forex annalists. Companies that offer forex signals monitor and analyze the market for you, providing you with their data via desktop alerts, email or even SMS and pager alerts...
"Reverse Merger, IPO Or Direct Public Offering (DPO), Which One Is Right For You?" (08/09/2005)
A direct public offering is when a company raises capital by selling its shares directly to what is refer to as affinity groups, unlike an IPO which are sold by a broker dealer to its customers and the general public through other broker dealers...
"Forex Glossary" (06/09/2005)
Here are some of the most common terms used in FOREX trading...
"Introduction To Forex" (06/09/2005)
The Foreign Exchange Market - better known as FOREX - is a world wide market for buying and selling currencies. It handles a huge volume of transactions 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Daily exchanges are worth approximately $1.5 trillion (US dollars)...
"Introduction To Fundamental Analysis: Forex" (06/09/2005)
FOREX traders almost always rely on analysis to make plan their trading strategies. There are two basic types of FOREX analysis � technical and fundamental. This article will look at fundamental analysis and how it used in FOREX trading...
"How To Get Started In Forex Trading" (06/09/2005)
You may have been hearing about the foreign exchange market (FOREX) and the investment advantages it offers. You would like to try it out, but don't know where to start...
"Reality of Online Forex Trading" (06/09/2005)
Foreign exchange trading is the trading of currencies. Most currencies can be traded. Huge amounts of currencies are traded 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. On average $1.9 trillion is traded a day...
"Forex Brokers" (01/09/2005)
Most FOREX traders use a broker to handle their transactions. What exactly is a broker? Strictly speaking, a broker is an individual or a company that buys and sells orders according the investor's decisions...
"Investing - It's a Whole New Language" (31/08/2005)
We hear a lot about the volatility of the stock market as well as the tremendous profits available there. But to many of us, the stock market and how to invest there is a big mystery...
"The Starting Point For New Investors" (31/08/2005)
When a bunch of businessmen first created the stock market, stocks were quickly traded and grossed incredible profits. Every time a stock was traded, more investors jumped aboard and the stock market became less volatile...
"Friend or Foe? Finding Your Trading Personality..." (30/08/2005)
Every trader has made the same fundamental error at some time in their career. Actually, most businessmen and entrepreneurs make this same mistake...