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Five Stock Investing Tips To Make Money Online
2007-07-11 18:57:00 By Tim GormanAre you looking to make money off the stock market? Everybody wants to invest in stock and become rich, but they do not always know how to do that. Here are some stock investing tips that will help you to earn money trading stock online.Before we begin you should know exactly what will be needed so you can trade stock. The first thing you will need is a computer and the internet. Trading stock can be done over the phone but the internet helps you to trade stock the best possible way. The other thing you will need is a broker for who you will be trading through.Now that you know what you will need lets take a look at some stock investing tips online:1. Be able to read charts. Reading charts is an essential part of trading stock online because charts will help you to pick the stocks that are rising and the stocks that are falling.2. Never buy the stock that is going down in value because you think it will rise. It may seem like a good idea but it rarely works. Go for the ... More About: Money , Stock Investing , Make Money , Tips , Make Money Online
Understanding the Bear Market Psychology of the Investor
2007-07-10 15:07:00 Interesting read for those thinking of going against the flow.... :)======================================B y Jeff NealWith the Dow and the Standards and Poor's 500 doing quite well, it is important for the investor to take a close look on just how to start playing some defense. More often than not, when the market is experiencing a period of extreme optimism or pessimism, it is time to play contrarian and look to move against the crowd.The current optimism has the average U.S. equity currently selling for around 19 times trailing earnings, which is higher than the average. However, high P/E ratios do not necessarily indicate a bear market is ahead. In fact, with interest rates and inflation relatively low, a higher than average earnings ratio is exactly what should be anticipated.It is essential to note though that the current bull market was started around early October 2002 when the Standards and Poor's 500 was around the 780 mark. Since then, the market has been a robust bull m... More About: Market , Investor , Psychology , Bear Market , Understand
Asia has learnt lessons from '97 financial crisis....
2007-07-05 19:18:00 Remember this previous posting of mine? "Singapore Trade Minister Warns Banks Market Risky"Now another Singapore minister gives Asia hope and optimism....Has Asia really learnt her lessons? Feel free to leave your comments... :)===============================Channel NewsAsiaAnother Asian financial crisis may not happen says Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong who has pointed out that countries impacted by the crisis a decade ago have learnt that they must have good corporate governance and transparency for their financial transactions so that people can decide on their investments with the data available.The Senior Minister made this point in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation as part of a special series marking the 10th anniversary of the Asian financial crisis.Mr Goh said in the interview which was televised on Thursday, that the crisis gave Singapore "some good points" as a financial centre.He said, "We impressed upon investors that we knew how to hand... More About: Financial , Lessons , Crisis , Esso
The Big Lie About Hedge Funds
2007-07-04 17:59:00 By Brad KemperHedge funds are really making the news. About half the news is bad, blaming hedge funds for everything from market sell-offs to global warming. The rest of the time the news is gushing about the fabulous returns that hedge fund investors are banking every month.So whom should we believe? Well, I am pretty sure that hedge funds are not responsible for global warming but the surprising truth is that most investors are not doing any better investing in hedge funds than they would investing in the stock market. And probably a lot worse.Hedge funds differ from mutual funds in that they restrict the type and number of investors that may participate. Approved investors must own at least $1 million in assets and have an income of at least $250,000 a year. Apparently the regulators believe that people who fall into this category are better educated and sophisticated enough to understand the risks they are taking. (Be glad you do not fall into this category)By doing this, hedge ... More About: Funds , Hedge Fund
Why we bet on stocks
2007-07-04 17:53:00 Stocks have done better than other investment varieties in the past - but does that say anything about their future? Walter Updegrave breaks down why equities have beat other investments.By Walter Updegrave, Money Magazine senior editorNEW YORK (Money) -- Question: Is historical performance the only reason for believing that stocks will always outperform other asset classes in the long run or is there a more solid basis for expecting that stocks will generate superior long-term returns? - Sachin, Hagerstown, MarylandAnswer: The way you hear the past performance of stocks parroted so often in the financial press you could easily get the impression that the mere fact that stocks have done so well in the past gives them some sort of edge in the future.That's not the case. But there is a logical explanation for why stocks have delivered the highest long-term returns and are likely (although hardly guaranteed) to continue doing so in the future. And, when you come down to it, the explan... More About: Stocks
Dark clouds in forecast: Your long-term market assumptions may be all wet
2007-07-01 17:45:00 People in your 20s...something for you to ponder on...for your retirement....=========================== =========By Chuck Jaffe, Market WatchCHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Everything you know about your financial future could be wrong. That's not a statement on listening to predictions of a dire market crash or following some new theory of the "best" way to invest. It's about what you think you know about stock market returns and how you have planned for them in the future. Paul McCulley, managing director at Pimco and author of the new book "Your Financial Edge," says that investors need to reshape their portfolios to reflect the returns they should realistically expect from the stock market for the next 25 years.It's not the first time someone has suggested that market gains will be lower over the long haul, it's just the rare occasion when someone with so much influence in the industry and such a long track record of being correct as an economist has called for such a dramatic sh... More About: Dark , Clouds , Long , Assumptions
The Basics of Moneymaking
2007-07-01 17:05:00 Hello!Below is an extremely good article about ...Money Maki ng, be it you are running a multinational company or a food stall by the roadside.The points brought out in the article are very fundamental, but yet many CEOs and businessmen overlook them. Try asking them..."How does your business make money?" :P======================================= by Ram CharanHere's a question to test your prospects as a business leader: How does your company make money?If you can't answer it, you're hardly alone. Many MBAs can't answer it. Many CFOs and vice presidents can't answer it. Experienced CEOs sometimes struggle to answer it.What I'm testing with this question is your business acumen. The Universals of BusinessAt the core of every successful business, from a global giant to a corner store, are the same fundamentals of moneymaking: cash, margin, velocity, return, and growth. And at the core of every successful business leader is an intuitive understanding of the relationships among the... More About: Basics , The Basics , Makin
Asia’s Long Road to Recovery
2007-07-01 16:55:00 Dear all,A news article from the New York Times to remind us of the Asian Financial Crisis back then. What have we learnt from history? Are we going to repeat the same mistakes again?=================================== ========By KEITH BRADSHERBANGKOK, June 23 — As the founder of a petrochemicals business empire that aggressively expanded in refining, plastics, steel and cement, Prachai Leophairatana once ranked among Asia’s wealthiest men.But when Thailand devalued its currency a decade ago, on July 2, 1997 — causing a financial crisis that engulfed nearly the entire region — Mr. Prachai’s company was unable to keep up with payments on nearly $3 billion in debt, much of it denominated in dollars. Today, he has recovered somewhat, but he controls only the cement division and has not built a new factory in the last 10 years. His experience speaks volumes about what has happened here since the Asian financial crisis, which raised alarms around the world and was probably the... More About: Recovery , Long , Road
He Was In Step With Stocks
2007-06-30 05:13:00 This is an article about Nicolas Darvas....who sort of defied most proponents of fundamental analysis.... :)Are you tired of doing fundamental analysis...and realise the results are not worth the effort?================================== =By Paul KatzeffNicolas Darvas was a renaissance man.Literate as well as athletic, he was good at a wide range of activities.He trained to be an economist at the University of Budapest.He earned a living at occupations as disparate as creating crossword puzzles and sportswriting.He played championship pingpong. He toured Europe and the U.S. as one of the world's highest paid ballroom dancers, book publisher Lyle Stuart noted in the preface of one of Darvas' works.Darvas' most enduring feat was conquering Wall Street -- in his spare time. Still dancing full time, he parlayed a $3,000 bet on a speculative Canadian mining stock into a series of investments that culminated in a $2.25 million portfolio.That success earned him a profile in Time magazine... More About: Stocks , Step
Investor's Corner: Always Cut Losses Short -- No Exceptions
2007-06-30 05:05:00 Alan R. Elliott You can't hear it often enough: Sell any stock that drops 7% to 8% below your purchase price -- no ifs, ands, or buts.It's tempting to believe that a stock, particularly one with strong fundamentals, will recover. Sometimes they do; sometimes they don't. But the rule book says sell.Stocks that fall tend to keep falling. It only takes a 9% gain to recover from an 8% loss. But if you let the stock fall further, it could crush your portfolio, and your confidence. After all, you'd need to double your money just to get back to square one on a 50% loser.On the same day that China's Shanghai exchange crumbled 8% in a single session in February, bulk container maker Greif showed the value of cutting losses short.Things looked good when Greif broke out of a seven-week, cup-with-handle base on Feb. 20. Volume was strong as shares spiked 6% above a 59.12 buy point 16oint 1).But five days later, the Shanghai market sold off, dragging U.S. indexes along with it. Greif, with ... More About: Corner , Losses , Short , Always
Singapore trade minister warns banks market risky
2007-06-30 04:41:00 Dear all,A timely news article for all to consider...look out for the words in bold and feel free to give me your comments.================================ By Jan DahintenREUTERSSINGAPORE – Singapore 's trade minister warned banks on Friday to be extra vigilant in the current environment of ample liquidity and bullish markets to spot economic and financial risks and be prepared to handle shocks.“It is important for banks not to become complacent. As banks pursue the many opportunities that lie ahead, we must not let our guard down,” Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang said, according to the text of a dinner speech to bankers.“Banks must not be lulled into a false sense of security by the external environment's bullishness and resilience to shocks so far. We must not allow ourselves to get overconfident with our knowledge and analyses of the risks out there.”Lim, who is also the deputy chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore's central bank, warned ... More About: Market
5 Vital Tips About Stock Market Research
2007-06-28 18:35:00 by Roger OveranoutWhen you first consider investing in the stock market it can seem to be a very intimidating prospect, one of the most important things that you have to do is research into the stocks you're considering investing in.The following five vital tips about stock market will help you.1. The saying "knowledge is power" is exceptionally true when it comes to being successful at stock market investing, it is vital to find out as much as possible about the company you are considering investing in and developing an understanding of the factors that affect the profitability of that company, here are two freely available resources where you can obtain this important information.(a) The financial press, by studying newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal or if you come from the UK, or want to invest in UK Stocks, the Financial Times, you will be able to keep up-to-date on all the latest information that might affect the stocks you are considering. Also these newspapers provid... More About: Research , Stock Market , Market , Tips , Market research
The Greatest Crash in Stock & Property Market is coming
2007-06-26 18:57:00 ok...finish reading the article on my previous post? Now read this one :) and see what conclusion you derive for yourself....============================= ========By Dennis NgRecent plunge in China stock market and Dow didn’t trigger any effect on Asian Stock Market s, in my opinion, this is a sign of market going crazy. Even recent plunge in China market, DOW and other global markets also didn't react as well.This is a global bull run driven by liquidity......however, when things turn around, it will be a BIG, BIG Crash becos much of the liquidity is attributed to Leverage by Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Yen Carry Trade etc, etc.... when liquidity tide turns and risk premium increases.....the crash would be like an avalanche....The Crash would occur in both Global Stock Markets and Global Property Markets....remember the global stock market crash in year 2000 to 2002 was buffered by rise of global property markets.....so if BOTH Stock and Property markets crash, it will not be a... More About: Ming
Has the bull market run its course?
2007-06-26 18:51:00 Hello all,Below is a news article about every investor's concern now....has the bull slowed down?Be sure to catch the next article on my next blog post, after you finish reading this article.================================= ===By Katie Benner, Fortune reporter(Fortune Magazine) -- Oh, what a glorious first half it was for the stock markets this year! Share prices shrugged off recession warnings, they brushed off the subprime loan meltdown, and they scoffed at the Shanghai stock scare. By June 4 the S&P 500 index was up 9.4 percent for the year. Then came the market equivalent of kryptonite - inflation! rising bond yields! - and the markets staggered before regaining form. As the second half of the year begins, stockholders are skittish, so we decided the time was right to consult Wall Street's top sages and pose the question on every investor's mind: Has the bull market run its course?Not just yet. At least, that's the consensus of the strategists we interviewed. The market will... More About: Market , Bull , Bull Market
Seven Money Mistakes to Avoid
2007-06-24 18:18:00 by Nicole Bullock and Janet PaskinWe all make financial mistakes, and they add up.Consider: From 1986 to 2005, the Standard & Poor's 500 returned 12% annually, but thanks to overzealous trading, the average investor in stock mutual funds made just 4%, according to Dalbar, a Boston-based financial-services research firm. Homeowners pay high insurance premiums to keep deductibles low, but only 7% report claims each year. And 74% of Americans overpaid their taxes in 2005 -- essentially giving the government an interest-free loan.Why? A developing discipline known as behavioral economics seeks to answer that question, but it boils down to this: Academic research tells us that emotions and experiences can distort our financial decisions. While our mistakes are rarely the result of a single mental error, our feelings can make us fumble. Below, seven big financial mistakes and the psychology behind them.1. Saving with the right hand and spending with the leftDIAGNOSIS: Mental accountingSY... More About: Money , Avoid , Stakes , Mista
Why the recent rise in rates won't derail the stock rally
2007-06-20 20:19:00 Hi all....Another timely finance article below.....:)=========================By Alexandra Twin, CNNMoney.com senior writer First it was a selloff in Chinese markets. Then it was subprime. And now it's the runup in Treasury bond yields that's become Wall Street's latest bogeyman.Funny how these issues seem to send stocks tumbling right around the time that the major gauges have just made new highs.That was the case last week, when worries about an overheating global economy sent the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield - which impacts mortgage rates and other consumer loans - to a 5-year high above 5.3 percent. Stock s tanked in response, with the major gauges sinking some 3 percent over three sessions on worries about the impact of rising rates.But the slump also came right after the Dow industrials, the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 small-cap index all closed at record highs. The tech-fueled Nasdaq composite had hit a 6-year high. All that during the seasonally weakest part of the ye... More About: Rally , Recent , Rise , Rates
Your Cash is Trash, and So Are Most of Your Investments
2007-06-20 20:09:00 Very insightful article below...enjoy :)========================By Doug Casey, Editor, International SpeculatorAlmost everyone, probably including yourself, gets held back by inertia at one time or another. It can happen with anything, including investments.Inertia weighs on an investor, trapping him in a state of paralysis and freezing his portfolio, almost forcing him to hold on to whatever he already owns – for no better reason than that he already owns it. He hopes that every one of his old shoes will go up, even if the reason for the purchase is long forgotten or the environment in which the investment might have prospered has vanished. People who substitute hope for cold-blooded analysis almost inevitably wind up losing money.So, for the sake of argument, let’s look at where you might best put your money for the rest of the year 2007. To keep things simple, let’s assume you start by liquidating all the cats and dogs populating your portfolio, so that you have just a pile... More About: Cash , Investments , Trash
Six Tips for Success Right Out of College
2007-06-20 19:45:00 Hi all...The article below is extremely useful for fresh grads going into their first job. I have personally realised and used some of these tips myself (years before such an article was written) and yes, I have benefited tremendously in my career. I wouldn't have been where I am now, if not for the things I did since my first day of work in my first job :)====================================by Jim CitrinJob opportunities abound across all sectors for the graduating class of 2007. According to Job Outlook 2007, employers plan to hire 17.4 percent more new college graduates this year than from the class of 2006, the fourth straight year of double-digit growth according to the National Association of Coll ege s and Employers.Many of the approximately 3 million students graduating from U.S. colleges this year will enter the workforce for the very first time. They'll have to adapt to new cultures, expectations, and schedules.And while success will no longer be about getting good grade... More About: Tips , Success
Behavioral Finance—Benefiting from Irrational Investors
2007-06-19 18:14:00 Author:Julia HannaHow "sleepy" or "awake" are you when it comes to your stock portfolio? If you're like most people, you probably don't spend a great deal of time monitoring your investments. So when another company uses stock to acquire a firm in which you hold a stake, what do you do with the new shares you suddenly own of a company that you never intended to buy in the first place? Logic suggests that you would be likely to sell those shares. But research by Associate Professor Malcolm Baker, Professor Joshua Coval, and Harvard University professor Jeremy C. Stein shows that 80 percent of individual investors and 30 percent of institutional investors appear to be more inertial than logical. They take the default option, passively accepting the shares offered as consideration in stock mergers and acquisitions. In "Corporate Fina n cing Decisions When Investors Take the Path of Least Resistance," a paper forthcoming in the Journal of Financial Economics, the authors argue that... More About: Benefit , Oral
How to Avoid Ponzi Schemes ..... Do you think Swisscash is a scam?
2007-06-14 18:59:00 By Mark NestmannAt least once a week, I receive a call from someone who's invested in a Ponzi Scheme, lost everything they invested, and is now asking for help. Less often, I receive a call from someone who's invested in an arrangement promising fantastically high returns, and wants assistance protecting the proceeds. In the former case, my standard answer is to contact a private investigator, although in most cases, nothing can be done to recover the money. In the latter case, my standard answer is to contact me once the money is in the bank. I have yet to receive a single call back. These experiences led me to investigate the life of Charles Ponzi, and I recently began reading a biography of the famous Boston swindler. Beginning in 1920, Ponzi offered investors in an "international postal coupon scheme" a 50% return on their money in 45 days, or a doubling of their money in 90 days. Within months of unveiling the scheme, investors were lining up to give Ponzi money. But when the... More About: Scam , Avoid , Chem
Secret to turn you into a millionaire revealed!
2007-06-14 18:53:00 This million dollar secret below is courtesy of:Enjoy reading! You not only get paid to read emails...but also get paid to receive such priceless advice!================================I believe most of our members are in their 20s and 30s. If you are one of them, this secret is going to turn you into a Millionaire . If you are in your 40s and 50s, you may be a little too late to benefit from this secret, unless you are already prepared.Here's the secret:The economy works in a predictable cycle. Let's start from the end of a depression. When the market revives from a depression, stock prices will be the first thing that climbs up. Then, all kinds of interest rates will increase. This is followed by a drop in unemployment rate and companies posting good annual report. Stock prices begin to skyrocket and everyone starts to talk about how much they make in stocks. Those who have earned enough from the stock market will start to pump their money into properties. Property hype begins. P... More About: Secret , Turn
Oh my gosh! Another Internet / Online Supposedly "Legitimate" Scam in Sin
More articles from this author:2007-06-10 14:54:00 This time...with more devastating effects! Could Swisscash be the next?!Below is a news article link to one of Singapore's Mandarin Newspaper.http://www.zaobao.com/sp/sp0706 10_524.html本地不少人将钱投入名 为Buyebarrel的美国快速致富投资 站，结果在网站突然关闭后血 本无归。网站声称利用所收取 款项进行石油与外汇投资。设 者会先给投资者利息，让他们 尝到甜头，然后向其他人宣传 实际上，这点甜头是来自投资 的钱，并非投资利润。 只 要投入1000美元（约1500新元）， 100天内可获近两倍回报，但你 投入的钱，也可能随时化为乌 。这样的投资，你会冒险尝试 吗？ 如果你的答案是“会 ，那请三思而后行，否则你很 可能成为网络投资骗局的下一 个受害者。 ……============== ===========For those who don't understand Mandarin, please feel free to do an internet search on Buyebarrel and I think you ... More About: Internet , Online , Scam , Intern , Legit 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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