How To Win On The Stock Market

I am somebody who loves to invest money on the stock market. Some might see this as a bit of a gamble which in a way it is, there are however certain steps people can take to limit this risk which may well help them to make money.

8 Penny Stock Strategies Separating the Gated Community Dweller from a Cardboard Box Beggar

Successful traders know how to invest in penny stocks. Here are 8 penny stock strategies that separate the successful (and rich) traders from the ones who jump in without a clue. Are you using all of these techniques?

Trading Options - What Are The Basics?

Many people are turning to the stock exchange to make some extra money on their savings, or to even replace their normal income. Options are another tool you can use to trade on the stock exchange, and can be used for normal stocks, futures and indices. If you spend some time learning about how trading options works, it's possible to make consistent, good returns on your money.

Tracking Daily Stock Price Volatility

Stock price volatility is one of the most important aspects of studying the market. This article starts a series that will examine theories and assumptions about price volatility.

McDonald’s: Buy or Sell

Supporting the popular catch praise, “We love to make you smile”, investors of McDonald’s (MCD) may have different reactions to the drop that I foresee for this equity. With added competitors such as Jack in the Box, Burger King, and a broader enemy in the new fashion of going on diets, McDonald’s slowly will be feeling the pressures which it has repressed up to now.

Nike: A Buy or Sell?

Recently reporting their quarterly earnings, many investors look for a fair sized rally for this shoe making king. However, with the upcoming recession and implications that it might have on Nike (NKE) shares, I would be hesitant to purchase any more shares at such a high price during such a volatile period.

What You Need To Know When Trading Derivatives And Futures

The Derivatives and Futures Market is the most potentially profitable market in the world. But it can be the most distructive one too!

Understanding Mutual Funds: Part II

The structure of a mutual fund can have a lot of moving parts. Yet people spend more time analyzing what kind of car to buy than they do analyzing their investments or retirement portfolio. Why wouldn't you want to know how your money is being spent? This article is the second in the series on understanding mutual funds.

Practical Tips For Successful Stock Trading

The first message a successful businessman will tell you is that any stock trading venture carries potential risk along with potential reward. The trick is to establish if the profit is worth the risk. If it is, it is now time to consider if you are prepared to take the risk. There are some tips you may want to use to assess your trading approach, in order not to fail in stock trading.

Online Discount Stock Brokers

The online discount stock brokers can also be divided into three groups. The first one is the classic discount broker which offers extremely cheap order execution through a simple and easy to use software platform. The second type of discount broker offers additional services upon request, for instance phone orders at extra costs or access to research information. The third type of online discount broker targets professional private or institutional traders who need advanced order execution and direct access to different markets and order routing ways.

Put Your Stock To The Test Before You Invest - Part 1

If you don’t research the stock you are purchasing first, you are doing nothing more than gambling with your money. Stock research will help you to improve your returns on the stocks you purchase. While all the research in the world on a stock cannot guarantee its value will increase, researching your stock purchases will improve the chances of making money.

How The Process Of Buying And Owning Stocks Works

The purpose of the stock market is to move money. Some people need to use it and others have it to be used. A company's decision to sell stock is usually based on their need for a large sum of quick cash. Usually it is for some type of expansion or building a new plant.

Why Fall In Love With Your Stocks

Falling in love is easy, but breaking up is so hard to do. After spending hours pouring over numerous trading opportunities, you've found the perfect stock that meets your criteria and place your trade.