Historical CD Rates

When analyzing historical CD rates, it is interesting to see what hindsight conclusions we can make. Is it better to invest in short or long-term CDs?

Pulling The Trigger

The trade you do not take, will likely be the trade that makes most of the profits for the entire year.

Some Healthy Investor Skepticism

Markets are efficient, but not quite so for the masses, who generally don't have access to program trading and advance warning of impending disasters. What small investors can do though, is be skeptical. Questioning abnormal projections, erratic and abhorrent behavior on the part of company executives can save you money; or make you money if you want to hedge your portfolio with stocks just itching for a crash. Rather than going 100% equities in a portfolio, broad diversification is important.

Stock Picks 101 - Want to Learn Humility? Become a Great Trader

The stock market is ingeniously designed so that everyone has an even chance to make money. We all like to be treated as if we're special, but the markets are designed so that nobody is treated this way. They will simply ignore what you believe about yourself and take your money. True humility is the solution to this. If you are truly humble, skilled and experienced, the market will give you back more than it takes.

Futures Trading - Balancing Risk and Reward

With solid trading rules and an understanding of the markets and techniques required, futures trading can be a very rewarding endeavor.

Commodity Investing and Tax Benefits

Because of the method for computing capital gains, commodity investing can be very beneficial from a tax standpoint.

Stock Picks 101 - The Real Secret to Being a Great Trader

If you've tried your hand at trading, you know it's not as easy as it looks. There is no one big secret that will instantly give you the trading Midas touch; it doesn't exist. So forget about being omnipotent and knowing every twist and turn of the market in advance. Being a bit insecure in the market will save you from barging in where angels fear to tread. And in time, this insecurity will mellow into humility...

Trader's Daily Routine Checklist

It’s not mainly about checking everything and read all the information out there before the market opens. It’s about be satisfied with the retaining content that works for the trading system. But most important, creating a routine that becomes the foundation in building success in investing or trading.

A New Way to Ride the Overseas Real Estate Boom

Now is an opportune time to take advantage of a new offering that became available for investors looking to capitalize on the continued boom in real estate investment trusts (REIT) overseas. While a lot of the U.S. REITs have either lost their momentum or have seen their share prices rise so much that their yields have dropped substantially, there are numerous opportunities overseas.

Making an Investment in Gold Jewelry

The key is investing in gold jewelry is to know if the piece of jewelry is worth purchasing for the gold value versus the design value. These are the two factors that make up a piece of jewelry. By taking the design value out of the equation, a factual decision can be made on purchasing jewelry as a gold investment.

Where is the Best Place to Invest?

I believe that the best place to start investing is in your own backyard. I think that it's best to invest in an area that you know, because you'll know what the property values are and you'll know what to look out for. Each state has different problems that you have to be aware of, especially if you're purchasing raw land.

The Trend Is Your Friend

At FibTimer we time the financial markets by identifying and trading trends. Over many years of research, we have found that no one can accurately predict the future of the markets consistently.

Real Time Stock Quotes For Trading Success

Real time stock quotes can be the difference between winning and losing on the stockmarket, with up-to-date information you can make more educated trades.