Investing Archive

I have made 17 consecutive winning trades on the forex market. How did I do it? By using common sense. To be a succesfull forex trader, I believe it is all about gearing. Even though …

The Philadelphia oil service index is made up of the stocks of the fifteen largest companies that service the oil and natural gas industry. The symbol is OSX. These companies help drill for oil and …

First, let us start off by defining what dividends are for those who are unfamiliar with the term and interested in learning more and perhaps beginning to invest.  Dividends are the earning from corporation after-tax …

As many people start on their real estate investment careers, they seem to think that investing in foreclosures are the best way to start. This blog will explain many details related to foreclosures within the …

The difference between Dow Jones and Nasdaq is location, size and type of investments. Both  are involved in indexing and measuring stocks and bonds. Dow Jones is primarily know for its review and it’s measurement …

When choosing investment vehicles, it is important to know the differences between them and how each suits your needs. Some people want to leave their money in an investment to let it grow, where others …

Investing in foreclosures can be a great way to make money in real estate.  Foreclosures are generally priced lower than similar houses.  As such, you may have the chance of establishing instant equity when purchasing …

Do you have a bunch of paper savings bonds laying around your house? Did you know that you can convert your paper savings bonds into electronic EE bonds? If you go to TreasuryDirect.gov you can …

Premium bonds are a UK financial product which were started in 1956 by the McMillan government. It was envisaged that they provide a short-term income boost to government finances and also provide a reward winning …

In the “good old days” it was enough to put your money in a savings account and let it grow with compound interest. Today, there is no savings vehicle that comes close to bringing you …

There is nothing too difficult in understanding an Initial Public Offering of a company. A fairly formal process is undertaken, usually to offer to the public, via share purchase, the opportunity to own a part …

Windstream (NASDAQ: WIN), headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a business on the move.  Founded in 2006, Windstream is “an S&P 500 communications and technology solutions provider with operations in 29 states and the District of Columbia …

After You Sell Your House… “Put your signature here at the bottom of the contract. Now you have completed the final transactions in selling your house.” Through the excitement of coming into large sums of …

U.S. Savings Bonds are one of the safest investments you can make. But the process of buying and cashing in bonds can sometimes be confusing. Bonds today no longer have to be purchased or redeemed …

TAL International (TAL) is a boring stock that could produce exciting returns. It leases shipping containers for intermodal transport. Customers include global freight shippers like APL-NOL(SGX:NO3), Mediterranean Shipping Company, and NYK Line(TYO: 9101) that may …

No-one wants to see the tax-man take an unduly large slice of their hard-earned money. It’s important therefore that investors maximise the tax-free options that are available to them. Tax regimes, in relation to savings …

Bonds are specific types of loans to Government(s) be they foreign, federal or municipal, or Corporations. The interest for these loans can either be fixed i.e. unchanging or floating (changing) and is paid on specific …

The day you decide to take control of your financial future is the day you take an active step toward your financial freedom. Day-to-day life is hard for many people in their 20’s and 30’s …

As many other young investors I’ve made my share of mistakes. These mistakes are often the result of high return on investment achieved in a short time which leaves you wanting for more (just like …

The apparent mystery of Apple CEO Steve Jobs is now resolved with his return to work after a liver transplant. The Apple head honcho’s return signifies Apple’s return to normalcy, although it has been business …

One of the most significant questions that is on everyone’s mind is, “Is this recession finally over?” And if you are asking me to impart my highly honorable knowledge, soundness, and glory, I would answer …

Some types of international bonds sound more like an athletic league listing than financial instruments with names like Kangaroo, Dragon, Bulldog and Yankee bonds. What these bonds have in common is that they are all …

THE TOP TEN FUND FAMILIES The top companies in the asset management business have staying power as they have built strong foundations based on investor trust, incisive research capabilities, a global network and fair degree …

Before 2001, the United States Treasury sold its 30-year bond as the longest duration bond of the United States. It was used to finance the budget deficit of the U.S. government and was sold everywhere …

There will always be a difference between a trader and an investor. Take Warren Buffet for example, who was and still is one of the best investors this country has seen – if not the …

Investment diversification is the spreading of investment capital through multiple financial instruments and/or economic sectors. The Financial Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, recommends diversification as an investment risk management method. An example of diversification is stock …

There are many different factors that affect the housing market. Those in the market to buy or sell a house should be aware of these because they might provide some clues as to what the …

Most of us dream of becoming rich, of retiring early and taking long overseas holidays. Wouldn’t it be nice if we have so much money? We can just invest the money and wait for the …

Buying a home is never a bad investment decision. Despite the struggling and soft U.S. economy that sprouted up because of the housing bubble burst in 2007, real estate remains a solid investment for 3 …

Doubling your investment in a month.  Wow, just thinking about this ‘jackpot’ makes me smile.  I am sure you would not say no to that either.  The only problem is whether it is possible and …