Tyranosaurus Rex

Everyone knows T Rex was the most fearsome of all dinosaurs. He could and did kill everything in his path for food or maybe stupid meanness. His brain was very small and he did not survive.

There is a T-Rex among us today and it is disguised, but it is killing us in another way. This T-Rex is killing and eating our retirement portfolios. You may have noticed your stock account has lost some of its value during the past 3 years. Something or someone is nibbling away at it. It has gotten so bad that many people don't even want to look at their statements every month. Is there a way to keep the beast, whatever its name, from completely eating everything? Yes, there is.

Currently there is an advance in the stock market and you have been told by the talking heads on CNBC-TV that the bull market has resumed and it is best to "put whatever cash you might have into the market. Don't lose this opportunity to make back what you have lost".

This is a very sneaky T-Rex. It is out in the bushes and it may not have seen you yet. If you still currently own any equities you want to protect them from the beast. If this is a new bull market you may want to participate. OK, buy something, but you must know where to run to hide should the T-Rex come out again. How?

Now, I said now, you must decide how much you are willing to risk from here, not where you were 3 years ago. Don't try to get "even". You can't. As this market rises you should be following every stock you own with an open stop-loss order. It could be 8%, 10%, 15%. Whatever you feel comfortable with. Do not try to outsmart the beast. Listen for his return and have your protection in place so it will automatically be triggered when T-Rex returns.

None of us knows how long you will be able to graze in the green pastures. It may only be days, but could be months or longer. If you are cautious the monster will not get you. The market itself will tell you when to run for shelter. No guessing. That is the wisdom of a stop-loss protection.

Take a few moments to review your stock and mutual fund holdings of 2000. Look up the price at that time for each issue. If you had placed loss protection on each one how much would you have saved?

In a bear market the best offense is a good defense. Don't let T-Rex get you.

Al Thomas' best selling book, "If It Doesn't Go Up, Don't Buy It!" has helped thousands of people make money and keep their profits with his simple 2-step method. Read the first chapter and receive his market letter at http://www.mutualfundmagic.com and discover why he's the man that Wall Street does not want you to know. Copyright 2004

---

Critical Options Investing Tip When Trading Naked Calls and Puts

An option is a derivative trading product that is best... Read More

Missleading Fund Names Wreak Havoc On Investor Returns!

Mutual fund managers use fake fund names to part you... Read More

Stocks: Reduce Risk Yet Maximize Profits

It is important to note that every smart investor wants... Read More

Larry, Moe and Curley, Investment Brokers

Larry, Moe and Curley were sitting in their favorite restaurant... Read More

Stock Market Retirement Investment Plan

For a successful retirement investment plan to work in the... Read More

Volatile Range

The stock market fell sharply Thu and Fri before and... Read More

Commodities - The Next Big Wave of Fortune Building

Have you often wished you could have got in on... Read More

IF - The Wonders of Investing

If it seems... Read More

Preparing to Invest: How to get started

Investments can be a source of great potential earnings. The... Read More

Options Made Easy and Investor Education - Simple Enough for a 10 yr Old Kid

How many of you out there think that the market... Read More

What is an Investor Ready Business Plan

A Business Plan, as all good entrepreneurs starting out in... Read More

Property Investment Just Got Exciting

There is an area in Brazil that has lower crime... Read More

Use this Simple Trick its to Buy $100 Bills Direct from your Bank for only $97

Most People just don't understand the power of using their... Read More

Seven Investment Terms Everyone Should Know

For those who have never given their financial future a... Read More

Planning Starts with the Basics

When developing a plan for your finances, the toughest question... Read More

Exchange Traded Funds

They call 'em ETFs.There are hundreds of them.The mutual funds... Read More

Lessons in Transition

Q: What have been the most successful approaches to attracting... Read More

Investing Online Has Its Rewards: Find Out How To Take Advantage Of Them

Computerized investing. Online investing. Have you taken the next step... Read More

5 Ways To Protect Your Bond Portfolio From Rising Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve recently raised its target federal funds rate... Read More

Investing in Car Dealerships: Doing Your Homework

This article attempts to help give the investor a broader... Read More

Can Your Annuity Do This?

Many people buy annuities according to their agent's recommendations. However,... Read More

Trading For A Living - Part 2

In part 1 of this article I started to look... Read More

The Power of Small Numbers: Trading Success is Based on Consistency, Not Home Runs

Online trading is so seductive - just sit, click, and... Read More

What Is A Fair Market Value, Really? If Youre Going To Trade, Be Sure Its Worth It!

I've been involved in online trading, specifically with stock and... Read More

Trading Is Not Rocket Science!

Despite what some people may lead you to believe; day... Read More

The Real Cost of a Bad Habit

What is the value of a good habit? Think of... Read More

Options Education : Opinion versus Fact!

The most basic aspect of trading is learning to differentiate... Read More

Annuity Owner Mistakes

Okay, so I can tell you I have sat in... Read More

Begging Your Trust in Africa

The syntax is tortured, the grammar mutilated, but the message... Read More

Bad News - Why The Financial News Media Can Cost You Money!

The communication innovations we have around us today like the... Read More

Should You Put Your Annuity in an IRA?

Let me start by answering that question...if an annuity fits... Read More

The High Price of Oil

In less than four years, the price of oil has... Read More

Playing With Money - And Making More

Ready to start playing with your money? Not interested in... Read More