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Warren Buffett Speaks
Below is an article from one of the greatest investors of all time, Mr. Warren E. Buffett, the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, a diversified holding company. I thought it was a great article and thought it should be put up here. Enjoy! “THE financial world is a mess, both in the United States and abroad. [...]
Continue reading...Just for Laughs
Friday, October 17, 2008
If you have difficulty understanding the current world financial situation, the following should help… Once upon a time in a village in India, a man announced to the villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10. The villagers seeing there were many monkeys around, went out to the forest and started catching them. The man bought thousands [...]
Continue reading...Stock Brokers - The Benefits of Using Them
Monday, August 18, 2008
I should begin this by saying that stock brokers are expensive. However, if you are new to the world of investing and find the terminology, expenses, fees, and process the least bit confusing it is best to utilize the services of a stock broker that is going to work with you every [...]
Continue reading...Online Trading | Stock Trading Online
Friday, August 15, 2008
Online stock trading is becoming a very popular way in which to invest in the stock market. Ordinary everyday citizens such as you and me can now trade stocks like the pros without paying the ridiculous broker fees that are often associated with trading on the stock market. This doesn’t mean there are no fees involved [...]
Continue reading...What Are Bonds
Friday, August 15, 2008
Have you ever borrowed money? Of course you have! Whether we hit our parents up for a few bucks to buy candy as children or asked the bank for a mortgage , most of us have borrowed money at some point in our lives. Just as people need money, so do companies and governments. [...]
Continue reading...What is Day Trading?
Friday, August 15, 2008
They buy and sell several times a day, the exchange volumes are very high, and therefore receive daily big discounts of the brokerage. Day traders focus solely on the dynamics and trends. They are more patient and wait for a ride on the strong who can move that day. Many day traders sell their positions [...]
Continue reading...Margin Trading Basics
Friday, August 15, 2008
Definition of Margin Trading Margin trading is when you borrow additional funds from your broker for trading. Each broker has their own margin trading requirements which is dependent upon a number of factors, such as the volatility of the stock, account size, etc. In order to trade on margin, you will need an [...]
Continue reading...What are Premium Bonds?
Friday, August 15, 2008
The premium bond is something unique to the United Kingdom. Generally, a normal bond is a debt security, similar to an I.O.U. When you purchase a bond, you are lending money to a government, municipality, corporation, federal agency or other entity known as the issuer. In return for the loan, the issuer promises [...]
Continue reading...An Introduction to Penny Stocks
Friday, August 15, 2008
Strictly speaking, penny stocks are stocks that the beginning investor, in many cases, can actually afford to purchase. You discover that penny stocks are especially in new or up and coming companies or companies that are on their last leg and treading water. This doesn’t mean that even those companies that have fallen [...]
Continue reading...What You Need to Know About Penny Stocks
Thursday, August 14, 2008
There are often options, even when it seems as though everything is cut and dry. This is also true in the stock market world, where people trade billions of stocks on a daily basis. One of the often overlooked ways of trading stocks, however, is through the use of penny stocks. This is [...]
Continue reading...Understanding Bonds
Thursday, August 14, 2008
There are certain things you must understand about bonds before you start investing in them. Not understanding these things may cause you to purchase the wrong bonds, at the wrong maturity date. The three most important things that must be considered when purchasing a bond include the par value, the maturity date, and [...]
Continue reading...Day Trading 101
Thursday, August 14, 2008
A successful day trader or share market trading requires couple of disciplines and following requirements - 1) PC with internet - If you need to do it yourself then you need to have a PC or else you can do it in internet café also. A PC with good internet connection speed. The internet connection should [...]
Continue reading...Why Buy Stocks on Margin?
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Buying on margin means that you are buying your stocks with borrowed money. If you are buying stocks outright, you pay $5,000 for 100 shares of a stock that costs $50 a share. They are yours. You’ve paid for them free and clear. But when you buy on margin, you are borrowing the money [...]
Continue reading...Can Non-British Purchase Premium Bonds?
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Premium bonds is the most unique way of saving money in Great Britain . In increments from a hundred pounds to up to thirty thousand pounds, the government will secure your money. The government will use your money for civil projects and in return, the bond numbers on your bonds will be put [...]
Continue reading...Online Stock Brokers - What Do You Look Out For?
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Trading stocks can be a confusing business in its own right. We are seeing more and more people take the roles of financial planners upon themselves and empowering themselves when it comes to investing in the stock market. The prevalence of online trading companies has been instrumental in breaking the barriers between [...]
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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