Stock Tips

There are numerous services on the internet that provide discussions about specific stocks. The intention of these boards is to provide a forum where people can exchange information and rumors about a company in order to educate themselves.

What Is Options Trading?

If you've been trading stocks for a while and want to do something a little more speculative, then maybe options trading is for you. At a very basic level, an option traded on the stock exchange means 'a right'. So an options trade involves giving someone the right to buy or sell a certain stock at a certain price by a specific time.

Stock Market Basics

Stock markets represent and portray the commercial and economical strength of a country. The economy of a country relies on the stock market to a great extent, since they trade in the stocks of major companies.

When Should You Sell?

When it comes to the stock market, buying is easier than selling. One of the hardest things to do is know when you should sell.

Dividends--Stocks' Secret Weapon

Investors seeking income often overlook the attractions of dividend-paying stocks. This article explains why stocks are often a better source of income than bonds.

Apple is Gold to the Core

Apple Computer has been an excellent performing stock these past 18 months. Yet, the best is yet to come. With new products and upgrade releases the earnings poer and leverage is dramatic these next three years.

50 Day SMA - A Simple Method for Monitoring the Trend

Being able to read the hard right edge of a price chart and make trade decisions based on what is happening in the now rather than relying on hindsight can have profound implications on the success rate of your trading. This needn’t be as complicated as it sounds.

Trading Small Stocks - Things to Consider

Smaller stocks can offer higher investment return, but do you know the things to look for when considering to invest in a smaller company?

A Short Term Buy: Air T Incorporated

As the holiday season approaches with the price of crude oil remaining relatively low juxtaposed to prices reported last year, such may be a good opportunity to purchase shares of transportation companies in attempt to gain some extra profit from the unexpected support of this dependent commodity. While I am typically not in favor of purchasing any shares in industries where too much is holding on dependent factors, in the case for Air T Incorporated (AIRT), I believe there is a chance to accumulate a nice sum of capital gains come spring time.

Stock Selection - Helpful Hints

It can be very difficult to pick stocks from the thousands of choices available. However, following a few helpful hints can greatly increase your chances of success.

Navigating Thru a Trading Fiasco

Two weeks ago the Canadian government announced that it was imposing a new tax on income trusts. This announcement shocked the market and sent the Toronto Stock Exchange S&P/TSX composite index spiraling down 2.4% for the day. To put that in US terms that was the equivalent to a 300 point drop in the DOW. Billions of dollars were lost by this announcement. Unfortunately I had recently taken a position in Enerplus Resources (ERF) the granddaddy of income trust. Mutual fund managers were saying to stay the course. So, why did I bail? I have been caught in downdrafts such as this before.

ETFs: Popular, Trendy, Hot … And Worth Checking Out

Exchange traded funds, commonly referred to as ETFs, were introduced in the early 1990s and have been gaining popularity ever since. ETFs are a flexible, multi-purpose, and practical vehicle for investing in the stock market quickly and cheaply. Whether you are an active stock trader or a buy-and-hold investor, ETFs are worth considering for your portfolio.

The Profit Potential Of Penny Stocks

Penny stocks, as the name suggests, are shares that are available at extremely cheap rates. Being available literally for pennies, you can purchase such stocks for as low as $2 per share. These stocks are usually of very small companies, which have a market capitalization of less than $500 million.