Investing Archive

It is interesting to observe the price swings that various markets go through. At one time there is little demand for a particular investment item then all over a sudden that investment item attracts such …

Only 20 percent of the world’s population owns 80 percent of the world’s wealth and to belong to this 20 percent is a choice. You can either chose to be at the bottom of the …

The key to ultimate wealth is to have several Residual Income Ideas.  In other words, ensure that you have income from several different sources.  Let’s take a Mutual Fund concept.  If one stock goes down usually …

It is very easy as a new real estate investor to over rehab a property. The question is will you actually get more money out of the property? And the answer to that is possibly. …

When submitting an REO foreclosure offer, there are a couple of important tips that can save you tons of money. Being an informed consumer will make the difference between a happy home buying experience and …

HOW TO INVEST IN PENNY STOCKS Before you invest in penny stocks be prepared mentally for the worst- your money going down the drain. On the flip side, you may hit a jackpot if the …

If you are going to invest in the stock market, the best way to prevent your portfolio from flopping is diversification. In investing, the phrase, “putting all of your eggs in one basket” refers to …

The Robeco WPG Small Cap Value Fund (WPGTX) is a European managed, Maryland incorporated, 2 star Morningstar ranked mutual fund with a minimum initial purchase of $100,000.00 and .01 cent per share annual dividend. The …

Like anything in life, getting started trading in stock involves a plan which is based on the trading goals of an investor. It would be helpful to go ahead and write down these goals on …

Guide to mutual fundsThe key to successful investing is diversification, which involves spreading money across a variety of investments to minimize risk. But it takes large amounts of money to do that. What’s a small …

When I hear the words “online stock brokers” I immediately think of discount brokers.  However, almost all brokers now offer some form of online trading.  If you currently have an account with a traditional broker …

There are several ways to approach using “buy-writes” or “covered calls” to make extra money in the stock market. First, some foundation: “Puts” and “calls” are the two types of investment vehicles known as “equity …

Junk Bonds: Should You or Shouldn’t You? There are two types of bonds: Investment and Junk. Both are known as ‘debt investment’, which simply means that the investor, that’s you when you buy the bond, …

Single premium immediate annuities are advertised as a way to reduce longevity risk – the risk of outliving one’s life savings. Indeed, increased life expectancies also increase the severity of the myriad retirement risks that …

If you are reading this, you likely are holding a U.S. savings bond or two in your hands wondering how much it is worth today and how to get cash for it today. Cashing in …

There are two elements to the question of whether to invest in social media, and while related they are opposite sides of the same coin. The first is whether it is worth advertising or marketing …

A pre-foreclosure is also known as a short sale. Yet, the moniker is somewhat of a misnomer as the transaction itself is anything but short. However, for buyers willing to weather the storm of short …

An annuity is a financial arrangement to exchange a lump sum with a regular monthly or annual income. The annuity is generally arranged through an investment or insurance company. An annuity can take on a …

Mutual funds are a popular investment instrument during the last centuries for people who want to reach a higher return than a traditional savings account. Investing in mutual funds is easier than investing in stocks …

Amazon is a new economy company that has been around for years. Though some class it in the technology sector, and some still think of it as a bookstore, it is really the world’s largest …

Indexing may be one of the most overlooked investment choices. Many investors shell out hundreds and thousands of dollars a year in commissions and other various fees. You look at day trading companies such as …

Market neutral investing is, simply put, making bets on change instead of direction. Those who buy a stock say, “it will go up”. Those who short a stock believe it will decline in value. Those …

The Dodge & Cox Global Stock Fund (DODWX) is a relatively new fund having been initiated in May of 2008. The fund currently operates with between a third and half a billion U.S. dollars of …

Many REIT stocks have been rising in value since the market lows. Therefore, it is hard to find land-sale stock prices in this segment of the market.  A good alternative is to choose companies with …

An option is a mechanism for guaranteeing a future price when buying or selling stocks and shares. The option, if exercised, will guarantee a fixed price on buying or a fixed price on selling the …

Changes in the FASB mark-to-market accounting rules will be beneficial for the plethora of financial institutions whose solvency problems were exacerbated by the write-downs they were required to take. If the mark-to-market provision is changed …

If you are a guru or a seer into the future you can make a great deal of money within a very short period of time by, what is known as, “Playing the market.” There is …

Is the economy in recession? Would it be wise to invest in the Stock Market? Property investment is another possibility, often yielding a regular return, but also demanding attention, regular upkeep on the part of …

Vanguard mutual funds include a collection of 117 actively managed mutual funds, and over 150 U.S., exchange traded and International funds and financial portfolios. Vanguard’s funds focus on a number of financial goals, risk levels, …

Treasury bonds are a safe, transferable form of investment which involves loaning money to the United States government. Although it is possible to buy Treasury bonds through a bank or broker, all Treasury securities are …