Investing Archive

As Investopedia says, “ are, without a doubt, one of the greatest tools ever invented for building wealth.” That being said, there are definite winners and losers in the stock market, so it really is …

As the country inaugurates 2012, with a brighter than normal outlook on a dreary housing market, everyone is chomping at the bit to know what’s in the cards for the upcoming year. If there was …

If you read my first article on Metro Atlanta Flip Story, Finding the Right House you will want to read this one next to get the full feel of this flip story. Flipping is the …

Exchangeable bonds are a way for countries and financial institutions to borrow money from capital markets with specific terms. In some cases, countries may make use of financial institutions such as investment banks to underwrite …

This is an excellent year to begin investing in real estate, if you have not done so thus far. It is sad but true there are many properties being foreclosed through the United States that …

Stocks prices rise and fall all the time. How can we make money, irrespective of which way the market moves? Ideally this means having the stocks while they are rising and having a methodology to …

Dutch auctions are public offerings of financial instruments made directly to the public via an auction process. The purpose of Dutch auctions is to generate capital for corporate or government ventures such as an Initial …

In the difficult financial climate which currently prevails in the UKmany established Property Developers and Builders have experienced significant problems in obtaining the necessary support to continue doing business. Whilst there has been some relaxation of late …

U.S. Savings Bonds, or EE bonds, have been the prefect prizes for contests and the perfect gifts for babies. However, the United States’ obscure financial laws cause confusion when the time comes to cash the …

A mutual fund is an “investment company, usually organized by an advisory firm, for the purpose of offering the fund’s shareholders a specific investment objective”. Anyone purchasing these shares in the fund become part-owner, …

The concept of trading in the stock market is fairly simple; buy stocks low and sell them high. But the dilemma most people face is knowing how low is low, and how high is high. …

Ask most people what a mortgage is, and they will likely say that it is a loan used to buy a house. Ask what a savings bond is and you may get a few confused …

This year marked a milestone in the energy crisis, when the federal government lifted the executive ban on offshore drilling, and suggested opening the Arctic National Wildlife Preserve, lifting restrictions on oil shale leasing, and …

Investing wisely takes years of experience, therefore it’s best done when carefully planned at an early age. Parents should help their children understand the value of money and this is best done if they are …

Many people are wondering whether or not to purchase a home in 2011. For several reasons, right now is the time to buy. The Benefits to Purchasing a Home Right Now Mortgage rates are at …

Because of all the environmental problems caused by the use of oil in both gasoline and heating macinery it looks like Earth is going to hit another Ice Age. With all the historical documentation about …

Buying vs. renting has always been a huge question to many Americans. Is it affordable to buy when I can rent? Let us look at the pros to buying vs. renting. One, buying can increase …

In troubled times, to survive the trillion dollar meltdown, the casual investor should be forewarned that not one financial expert can rationally describe or steer you in the right direction. That is within any market, …

There is a dizzying array of investment vehicles available to the individual investor today. Trying to find the vehicle or vehicles for your hard earned dollars can be daunting. For the amateur investor, choosing individual …

Before you even think about starting trading with a mini account, you should get your practice with a demo account and pay careful attention to the warnings and disclaimers and take heed. And only start …

Is a BMW a better investment than a bachelor’s degree? The immediate thought that comes to mind for most people would be “Come on, what type of a question is that? Of course, NOT!”. And …

YOU MIGHT NOT BE AN INVESTOR IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS, BUT A GAMBLER! Let me ask you this. Do you think you are an investor? If your answer is ‘no’, it is wrong, because you …

The amount needed to start investing is subjective. One of the most common misconceptions about investments is that investments require a huge sum to start with. When the subject of investment is being tackled, people …

Investors are looking beyond the Eurozone to hedge their risk in light of a debt crisis within that economic region. They are doing this, and can do this, by repositioning capital into alternative investments. The …

The U.S. government issues bonds both as a means of regulating the American dollar currency, but, as importantly, to raise money to finance the federal government budget during deficit years. In doing the latter, it …

The financial sector continues to grow at a fast pace. Not long ago investors were mainly limited to trading in domestic financial instruments. This has changed as most investors are now able to trade across …

In order to properly explain High Yield bond funds, you first have to understand some finance terms. But but don’t worry – you’re already an expert in High Yield bond funds, you just don’t know …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the NASDAQ Composite are stock indices used to measure how stocks have traded in the United States. Although both are used as benchmarks for the overall stock market, they …

The basic premise of making money in the stock market is buying low and selling high where the difference is your margin of profit. The stock market is a volatile marketplace and prices on certain …

This article discusses why investing in Property is Better (and safer) than Investing In Stocks and Shares – plus some of the basic ideas behind successful Property Investment. When we are discussing the pros and …