Understanding penny stocks is an on-going quest. Some traders spend months and years in the effort to grasp the ins and outs of penny stocks. Lets try a few basics to start. First, while there is no official definition, there are three criteria that
If only I had read an article like this before I dived into the world of stock investing. I must say, three years ago I knew absolutely nothing about how to buy stocks. Of course, through that experience I learned several ways on how to buy stocks a
If you're confused by commodities, you're not alone. For a short lesson in how this works, let's do a quick overview. Most trades work by investors' buying and selling futures contracts, rather than trading directly in the commodity itself. Most fut
Questions we are commonly asked are: Have the markets changed? Is it different this time? Have advances in technology made it so the average trader does not have a chance anymore? These questions are easy to answer, and with complete certainty: No.
Its almost a cliche in the investment world: Rising interest rates and higher gold prices arent supposed to get along. The reasons are seemingly clear: As interest rates head higher, the widespread perception is that goldwhich doesnt pay any interes
The past four weeks have been a doozy. No sooner did the Dow set an all-time record on July 19 above 14,000 than the markets went into a volatile tailspin. The Dow has had several days of 200-300 point moves. Overall the market is down about 6%-7% i
Online investing tips The world of online stock investing has proved to be the fortune maker for thousands of people. It is a dynamic market where an intelligent and careful investor can make a lot of money. It has been regarded as the best legal wa
You're the kind of person who prefers a hands-on approach to investments. You like to choose your own stocks, bonds and mutual funds. You like to do all of the record keeping yourself in the privacy of your own home. For these reasons, you've chosen
For over a year now, we have discussed the potential trouble with the Yen Carry Trade. With interest rates in Japan as low as .50% many Japanese and foreign investors were taking out huge loans of the yen at very low rates, then exchanging the ten f
Choosing the correct time frame for your style of trading is an important step in creating a workable trading plan. If the time frame is too short or too long to suit your personality, the trading plan will not survive, no matter how good the system
