The Economy Is Not The Stock Market

Several days ago, the Commerce Department reported that May's factory orders had increased by a 2.9 percent. This was well covered by 'the press', as it was to be a positive influence on 'the market' (yes, the quotes are intentional.....you'll see why). The enthusiasm was understandable - the $394 billion... Read More

Your Portfolio and ?Old Ironsides?

The USS Constitution first ventured into the waters in 1798. From there she became an icon of durability and success.In battle, the ship became known as "Old Ironsides" because the shots fired from enemy ships seemed to bounce off her hull. She may be best remembered for her service in... Read More

Buying a Home - Your BIGGEST Investment

This column has often focused on intangible investments like stocks that a young investor might hold in their portfolio. While these are one of the most important components of an investment plan, it is not the dominant one for most young people. Even for some who are much further down... Read More

Six Principles of Successful Investing

1. Begin investing immediatelyProcrastination is the number one enemy of investing. An early start in investing can make an enormous difference as the investor will be able to truly reap the rewards of compounding over a longer period of time.2. Invest for the long-termDo not be influenced by short term... Read More

Volatile Oil

The Light Crude Continuous Contract fell from $67.70 a barrel on Monday to $62.75 on Thursday, and closed at $65.79 on Friday. Consequently, oil stocks followed the sharp move in oil prices last week.The first chart is an OIH (basket of oil stocks) daily chart, which suggests a consolidation or... Read More

Getting Started Investing is Often the Hardest Part

There are several reasons people give for not investing their money in things like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. One reason is that they feel that they don't have enough money to make a serious investment, but a more common reason that many people have absolutely no idea how to... Read More

Short Selling for Investors

Shorts. Let's see. If there are shorts there must be longs. Which is best? Longs or shorts?If you are trading in the stock the stock market experts like longs better than shorts. If you are "long" that means you own stock and that is "good". If you are short you... Read More

Chinas Inscrutable Currency Strategy

Purpose: Expose Opportunities for Smart InvestorsThe move by China's central bank to drop the yuan's rigid peg to the dollar on the day of my return after a three-week trip to Asia left a host of questions unanswered. The basket of currencies that will allegedly determine the value of the... Read More

Wit and Wisdom on Money, Wall Street and Success - Part #2

Here are ten more WISDOM packed GEMS that ooffer very unqiue insights to the world of trading and investing.These quotes promote a philosophy which is readily understandable and sometimes hysterical.In my 25+ years of investing I have collected hundreds of quotes related to Wisdom, Wall Street and Success. I submit... Read More

Why You Need To Buy and Sell Gold Coins (Part 6)

Pre-1933 Gold Outperforms Today's Gold Bullion...Since 1970, an investment strategy that included Pre-1933 gold has been proven to outperform modern gold bullion, gold bars, Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, or American Eagles.In fact, $1,000 invested in common date, Pre-1933 Gold coins has a market value of $19,595. But, gold bullion would... Read More

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Stock Market Money Management Skills

Let's start by saying: You can't be afraid to take... Read More

Investing and Asset Allocation

Sometimes you spend sleepless nights worrying about which stocks to... Read More

Critical Investors Business Daily Responsibilities - If not Followed Could Cost You Millions!

When thinking about the investors business daily responsibilities in today’s... Read More

How to Invest Overseas - Intelligently!

In recent months, many advisors have talked a lot about... Read More

The Arrow-Debreu Contingent Claims Model of Investment

Throughout the discussion of speculation and stability, we emphasized that... Read More

How To Find An Investment Advisor

Do you think you need an Investment Advisor? Hold on... Read More

Angels Investors and Their Networks

What is an Angel Investor? An Angel is usually a... Read More

Can Your Annuity Do This?

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

Investing in World Markets

There are many different ways to invest in world markets:... Read More

How to Use Annual Report

There are many steps in calculating the fair value of... Read More

Investing in New Zealand - Learn how to Find Unique Investment Opportunities

Investing in New Zealand might be much easier than investing... Read More

Is Offshore Banking for You?

You've probably heard about people who keep their money offshore.... Read More

Margin Benefits are Marginal at Best

Margin is one of those things that novices find puzzling... Read More

Success Trading: Some Basic Terminology for New Traders

The world of trading can get very complex because the... Read More

Stock Market Leaders and Laggards

Leaders are stocks that breakout immediately when the market confirms... Read More

The Economys Greatest Depression Downturn Ever Is Now Just A Few Years Away

What really controls the economy? Forget interest rates, forget deficits,... Read More

It?s Never too Early to Start Investing!

Remember the old saying, "never too late to start"? Well,... Read More

Guru Focused: Robert Olstein?s Short Sells

While it is rather rare that value gurus sell stocks... Read More

Forex Trading Best Practices

FOREX, the term for the FOReign EXchange market, is an... Read More

Real Estate Clubs Hot Among Investors

Six or seven years ago, the stock market was booming,... Read More

A Safe Port For Mutual Funds But Not You!

Soft dollars, a form of legal kickback, is a sly... Read More

The Cost of Green Eggs and Ham

Young readers know that March 4th is the birthday of... Read More

Overbought/Oversold

Has your broker ever told you that a stock is... Read More

Investing in Car Dealerships: Doing Your Homework

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

Discipline in Trading and Investing

The one thing I can think of that most affects... Read More

How to Invest Your Money

Think carefully on how to invest your money because if... Read More

Preparing to Invest: How to get started

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

An Introduction to Offshore Investing

Once upon a time, offshore investment strategies were spoken of... Read More

Are You An Investment Dummy Like Me?

I am good at a few things. I can certainly... Read More

Need To Trade!

You don't HAVE to be trading.As a novice trader, you'll... Read More

Why You Need To Buy and Sell Gold Coins (Part 5)

Grading coinsThe condition of a coin is commonly summarized by... Read More

Hedge Fund 101 - Make Money with Hedge Funds

Investors are always looking for the best investments that will... Read More

Trading Baskets Part I

Q. What is a basket?A basket is a group of... Read More