Investing Archive

Gold has been being used as a form currency for thousands of years and up until 1971 almost every major dollar in the world was backed by gold. The fact is that gold is a …

Professional investors frequently fail to beat the market. The reason for this is that the market is incredibly difficult to predict. For this reason, casual investors are usually advised to invest in tracker funds. This …

The global financial market outlook for 2008 can be described as steady in terms of underlying economic conditions but variable in terms of individual and isolated market conditions. To predict the complete global financial market …

There are may elements that investors use to help them decide which stocks to add to their portfolio to ensure the greatest return on investment. The debt to equity ratio of a company is one …

A bear put spread is an investment strategy that is often employed in times when the market is described as being in a bear phase – when the value of investments are falling and the …

When buying an apartment complex for the first time you first want to find the right investment for you. This means doing your research and evaluating the investment before you make a purchase. Like any …

I have a tried and true method that I have been using since I was 19, and has not ever let me down. These tips will help you in finding and maintaining a good Real …

In many Western countries at one time home ownership was balanced by a rental market. The opportunity to own property was not available to all, yet many aspired to own their own homes: easy credit …

Trend indicators used in FOREX trading This article will be directed toward those aspiring to learn the FOREX market or who are beginning traders. Trend identification is one of the first steps that a trader …

Whether evaluating future investment possibilities or reviewing existing investments one tool that is often used is ratio analysis. The question is: how efficient is ratio analysis, otherwise known as trend analysis, when it comes to …

Much like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created to help consumers when banks fail, the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) was designed to aid them when brokerages run into trouble. The SIPC is …

Buying a car is a necessary expense for people in most parts of the country, but it should not be confused with an investment. Even if you buy the model with the highest resale value …

The definition of a stock split is “An increase in the number of shares of a corporation without changing the shareholder’s equity. A stock split is a corporate action that makes one share of stock …

There is no better time to get started in real estate investing as house prices have taken a tumble. Real estate investing is ideal for young and old and all those who have some extra …

Is it really Bernard Mad-off that should be at fault here or is it our greed that we should consult with. Mad-Off has done what most of us would have done and that is creating …

Will slow market growth and the global economic crisis deteriorate to the level that we face another recession? One which leads to what is deemed as the double-dip scenario? Prior to being able to answer …

The stock markets offer many opportunities for investors to increase their wealth. Many stock markets use technology to help investors take right decisions. There are many technical indicators (also known as technicals) which help investors …

There are many factors that affect gold prices, but sentiment, hedging, currency movement, and speculation are probably among the strongest. Uncertainty John Maynard Keynes called the gold standard, the idea of pegging currencies to gold, …

Options traders who are bearish on a particular security can use a Bear Put Spread strategy to cash in on downward movement in the security. The risk is a loss of the contract price, and …

To determine the value of your home involves understanding what it is realistically worth, and what price the home will be more likely to sell at. This can be done using a number of methods …

With the average property to rent in the UK achieving no more than a yield of 5-6%, Landlords have long tried to increase their income by minimising costs, such as finding cheaper mortgage rates and …

The transformation of a bull market to a bear market follows a cycle of ups and downs. The upward valuation of securities to price peaks are referred to as bull markets, and the inverse valleys …

Buying stock options is a great way to lessen the risk associated in an investment. Basically, a stock option is a preemptive right to purchase a specified amount of stocks at a future determinable date. …

An investment is something that becomes more valuble as time passes. In this context, few vehicles could be regarded as investments because they usually depreciate in value as soon as they are driven off the …

Investing in REITs for Income and Growth An Income-Oriented Equity Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are securities that sell on the major exchanges like shares of common stock. They can rise and fall in …

Making money in a bear market takes time, but it can be done. When you find yourself wanting to pull the panic button on your stock portfolio, keep in mind that the stock market has always …

Real estate has always been a thriving sector with  fast developing business models. Evolving from the word-of-mouth and knocking-on-the-door traditional marketing style, it has moved  to the latest explosion of internet technology as in the …

A home’s value consists of many factors. Not only does it provide shelter and a place to relax, it also stores memories. These are the priceless values of your home. But when time comes to …

THE VIX, also commonly called ‘the fear Index’, measures the implied volatility of the equities market over the next 30 days. It is administered by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and is based on …

When you begin to consider placing your home for sale, there are going to many things that you must consider with honesty and clarity. One of the most important things for most people will be …