Investing in Dividend Paying Stocks (04 Jan 2006) I was recently interviewed for a press release through a
financial question and answer format. One of the questions asked of me in the interview was:
Trading as a Business (04 Jan 2006) Starting off your futures and options trading experience with unrealistic expectations inevitably will lead to frustration and disappointment. It's better to face reality now. It will make life as a trader easier down the road. Here are just a few facts to dispel those unrealistic expectations.
Bollinger Bands Strategies (04 Jan 2006) Bollinger Bands are technical indicators used to time volatility and stock price movement. This article discusses how to use this strategy.
Peer Groups (04 Jan 2006) Whenever I see mutual fund comparisons in the trade publications and in the financial section of the newspaper they almost always mention a specific fund and tell you how good it is in relation to its peer group. A peer group is a specialized sector of mutual funds that all invest in about the same type of stocks or areas of the world or size of companies or some such categorization.
Why This Bear? (04 Jan 2006) People are constantly asking me why is the stock market going down. What is causing this bear market? It is relatively simple so don't ask an economist. He will give you a 200-page answer that is undecipherable. Can you understand Mr. Greenspan?
Kick The Tires (04 Jan 2006) Before you buy another car you walk around the lot, kick the tires, slam the doors and look at the mileage indicator. That's an odometer. I know. That is about all the "research" you can do other than what the car salesman tells you and I hope you know better than to believe him.
How To Buy And Hold (04 Jan 2006) One of the most believed bits of conventional wisdom from Wall Street is to Buy and Hold. Any stock or mutual fund should be put away for eternity and never sold. This is total hogwash and is guaranteed to reduce your investment income.
Rebalance And Diversify (04 Jan 2006) The stock market has not been very kind to your investments lately. Your broker knows this so you may have received a call from him suggesting it is time to 'rebalance and diversify' your portfolio.
Social Insecurity (04 Jan 2006) Just about everything you have been told about Social Security is an obfuscation. That is a big word for convoluted truth or lie.
Risk Control (04 Jan 2006) Everything you invest in has risk so you want to do your research before you put your money on the line.
Protect Your 401K (04 Jan 2006) Checked your 401K lately? Going back to about a year ago many of these retirement accounts have shrunk by 30%, some even more. What Happened?
One Way Street (04 Jan 2006) Ever turn down a street, get half way and suddenly realize it is one way and you are going the wrong way? Is that the way you feel when you look at your stock brokerage statement?
Top 25 Growth Funds (04 Jan 2006) On Monday, November 25, 2000 Investor's Business Daily listed on page B1 the Top 25 Growth Mutual Funds for the last 36 months along with their performance for the year 2000 to date. Only four showed a profit this year of 21% and the other three had increases of 12%, 5%, and 5%. Fifteen had loss of from 10% to 28% and the other 6 were down slightly.
How To Pick A Mutual Fund (04 Jan 2006) Mutual funds by definition are a mixed bag of stocks, bonds and a little cash. Their price per share is the NAV, Net Asset Value of the total amount of money in the mutual fund divided by the number of shares. They seek to be fully invested at all times.
365/7/24 (04 Jan 2006) What does it take to be a stock trader? It takes a total mental
commitment to the task. It becomes a complete way of life. You cannot be a
part timer. You cannot work at a regular job and trade stocks successfully.
When you decide to make your living this way you must be willing to work
365 days a year, 7 days each week, 24 hours every day with no time off. I
know.
Political Investing (04 Jan 2006) We have two candidates for president that have really different ideas on how to make the economy grow.
Stops Make Money (04 Jan 2006) During the day I watch CNBC-TV, the stock market channel. Fortunately, I keep the sound muted or I would be hollering at the dumb "experts" being interviewed. The experts seem to know all about the market except they don't know how to protect their capital.
Choosing A Fund (04 Jan 2006) For years I have been saying you must have a fund that is outperforming the S&P500 Index. Well, I've changed my mind. Now I think your fund should be outperforming the NASDAQ Composite Index. So far this year, March 30, the S&P is up 1.3% and the NASDAQ Composite is up 9.5 %.
The Information Age (04 Jan 2006) It is wonderful to be alive in the information age. We know in a matter of seconds the change in the value of gold in Switzerland, the death of a world leader or the birth of a peasant in Israel.
Dont Spend Another Dollar on Business Opportunities Until You Read This (04 Jan 2006) It seems like almost everyone wants to make money on the Internet. However, with so many options available - most being difficult or time consuming
- many people never realize that dream. This article opens their eyes to a another option, one that's exciting, proven, practical and profitable.
