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Resources
Investing
Basics
Buy-And-Hold
Investing Vs. Market Timing
If volatility and emotion are removed, passive, long-term investing
comes out on top.
Finding
Your Investing Comfort Zone
Choosing the right investments for you is the best way to feel
comfortable with your portfolio.
J.D.
Rockefeller: From Oil Baron To Billionaire
More than 70 years after his death, this man remains one of
the great figures of Wall Street.
5
Investing Statements That Make You Sound Stupid
Learn to talk stocks without sounding like a newbie.
Ostrich
Approach To Investing A Bird-Brained Idea
Learn how to take a hands-off approach to your portfolio without
sticking your head in the sand.
8
Reasons To Own Gold
This precious metal's rich history stems from its ability to
maintain value over the long term.
Investing
In Oil And Gas UITs
Unit investment trusts provide direct exposure to the energy
sector, fueling better returns.
7
Lessons To Learn From A Market Downturn
Don't learn these lessons the hard way. Read on to make sure
you can weather an unstable market.
Does
It Still Pay To Invest In Gold?
This asset's appeal dates back thousands of years. Find out
whether it can live up to the hype.
A
Guide To Risk Warnings And Disclaimers
Learn what the phrase "Past performance may not reflect future
performance" really means.
Alternative
Assets For Average Investors
These investments can add a new level of diversification to
your portoflio.
Get
A Hold On Mishandled Accounts
Find out what to do if you have a dispute with your broker.
ADRs:
Invest Offshore Without Leaving Home
By investing globally and trading locally, American depositary
receipts offer the best of both worlds.
Why
Being A Copycat Investor Can Get You Hurt
Copying the portfolios of big-time investors is unlikely to
yield comparable returns.
Coping
With Inflation Risk
Inflation is less dramatic than a crash, but it can be more
devastating to your portfolio.
Who's
Looking Out For Investors?
If your account has been mishandled, FINRA and the SEC are among
several organizations that can help.
Currency
Trading
Learn the basics of the currency trading industry from the experts
at FX Pip Capital.
What
Your Broker's Reports Should Tell You
Don't let second-rate analysis confuse you. Find out what information
you need from your broker.
Understanding
The Time Value Of Money
Find out why time really is money by learning to calculate present
and future value.
Basic
Investment Objectives
You might know about different asset types, but do you know
how each type contributes to a particular goal?
Getting
To Know The Stock Exchanges
Here are the answers to all the questions you have about stock
exchanges but are too afraid to ask!
Start
Investing With Only $1,000
Growing a small sum poses big challenges. Find out why and learn
what you can do about it.
What
You Get When You Pay For Investment Services
There are three value components in investing. Can you save
money by doing some of them yourself?
Shopping
For A Financial Advisor
Finding your perfect advisor is as simple as shopping for a
car. Read on to learn more.
Asset
Allocation: One Decision To Rule Them All
If you treat all your investments as a single portfolio, you
will be better able to maximize returns.
Why
Stocks Outperform Bonds
Why have stocks historically produced higher returns than bonds?
It's all a matter of risk.
Adapt
To A Bear Market
Learn how your portfolio should evolve to suit bear market conditions.
Invest
Without Stress
Rid yourself of anxiety with this worry-free investing guide.
In
Praise Of Portfolio Simplicity
Find out how you can streamline your investments for greater
returns.
A
Fresh Look At The Financial Markets
Different markets provide unique opportunities and risk for
investors. Find out more here.
Simplify
Your Portfolio
Faced with an overabundance of choices, many investors forget
to stick to the basics.
Financial
Tips From A Heavyweight Champion
Evander Holyfield reveals 5 tips to success in his autobiography.
We apply them to finances here.
Seven
Forehead-Slapping Stock Blunders
Don't lose your shirt over these seven simple - and preventable
- follies.
Understanding
Credit Card Interest
Paying these rates can impact your disposable income and your
investment returns.
How
To Dispute A Credit Card Charge
Follow these steps if you've been ripped off or spot an error
on your bill.
Do
You Need A Financial Advisor?
Not everyone needs a professional. Find out how to make the
call.
Invest
In Spite Of Debt
Get off that sinking ship with a portfolio life preserver.
Getting
Started In Stocks
We'll provide a step-by-step introduction on how to invest -
and succeed - in this market.
The
Impact Of Currency Conversions
Will a rising or falling dollar hurt you or your company?
Green
Investors Get Heard
Find out how to make your portfolio and the companies in it
greener.
Pre-Qualified
Vs. Pre-Approved - What's The Difference?
These terms may sound the same, but they mean very different
things for home buyers.
Test
Your Money Personality
Find out which of the five profiles fits your style, and how
this will affect your future.
The
3 Most Timeless Investment Principles
Benjamin Graham pioneered cutting edge concepts that propelled
other top investors to fame.
Earnings
Power Drives Stocks
Internal return on investment helps determine a stock's ability
to propel shareholder returns.
Is
Your Investing Style Hot, Or Not?
Don't let your portfolio construction fall out of fashion.
Subprime
Lending: Helping Hand Or Underhanded?
These loans can spell disaster for borrowers, but that doesn't
mean they should be condemned.
The
Barnyard Basics Of Derivatives
Follow this tale of a fictional chicken farm to learn how derivatives
work in the market.
What
You Should Know About Inflation
Find out how this figure relates to your investment portfolio.
Sneaky
Subsidiary Tricks Can Cloud Financials
Use consolidated financial statements to uncover a parent company's
true performance.
Economic
Indicators For The Do-It-Yourself Investor
These tools put the market (and any evaluations) in your hands.
Navigating
Government And Nonprofit Financial Statements
Learn how to trace where your tax dollars and charitable donations
are going.
Seven
Common Investor Mistakes
Find out how to avoid - or fix - these frequent investing errors.
The
Flow Of Company Information
Learn how to gather all the pieces before you start to put together
your puzzle.
The
10 Commandments Of Investing
Use these rules to guide you on the road to financial freedom.
Traders
And Investors' Roles In The Marketplace
Discover how these two groups work together to keep the market
functioning properly.
Diving
In To Financial Liquidity
Understanding how this measure works in the market can help
keep your finances afloat.
Discover
Master Limited Partnerships
These unique investments provide significant tax advantages.
Do
You Understand Investment Risk?
Many investors overestimate their level of financial knowledge.
Looking
Deeper Into Capital Allocation
Learn how companies decide how to spend their cash.
How
Budgeting Works For Companies
Learn how to break down and understand a corporate budget.
Gifts
For Financial Geeks
Put one of these unique offerings under someone's tree this
year.
Benchmark
Your Returns With Indexes
If your portfolio is always falling short, you may not be making
an apples-to-apples comparison.
Get
Organized With An Investment Analysis Form
Your research will be easy if you compile all the decision-making
information you need.
Evaluating
A Company's Capital Structure
Learn to use the composition of debt and equity to evaluate
balance sheet strength.
Testing
Balance Sheet Strength
Asset performance shows how what a company owes and owns affects
its investment quality.
The
Merger - What To Do When Companies Converge
Learn how to invest in companies before, during and after they
join together.
Breaking
Down The Balance Sheet
Knowing what the company's financial statements mean will help
you to anaylze your investments.
Contemplating
Collectible Investments
Profit margins are slim, but that needn't deter those with a
passion for eras past.
The
Working Capital Position
Learn how to correctly analyze a company's liquidity and beat
the average investor.
What
You Need To Know About Financial Statements
Discover how to keep score of companies to increase your chances
of choosing a winner.
The
Seasons Of An Investor's Life
From a tentative spring to a comfortable winter, learn how to
weather the phases of your investing journey.
Investing
With A Purpose
Setting goals is the first step in determining which investment
vehicles are right for you.
The
Successful Investment Journey
We'll show you how to reach your financial goals, one step at
a time.
The
Impact Of An Inverted Yield Curve
Find out what happens when short-term interest rates exceed
long-term rates.
The
Stock Market: A Look Back
The past century was marked by furious economic change. What
can it tell us about what lies ahead?
Introduction
To Gemology
This investment alternative may seem glamorous, but it's not
for the faint of heart.
Conglomerates:
Cash Cows Or Corporate Chaos?
Find out why huge companies don't always deliver big returns
for investors.
Footnotes:
Start Reading The Fine Print
Find out what could be hidden in this often-overlooked part
of the financial statements.
Introduction
To Diversification
Reducing risk and increasing returns in your portfolio is all
about finding the right balance.
The
Dirt On Delisting
Listed securities are 'the cream of the crop'. Find out how
a firm can lose that status and why you should be wary.
Conference
Call Basics
These events offer the average investor a chance to hear management
respond to analysts' hard-hitting questions.
A
Market By Any Other Name
Be in the know - learn about the five most talked about indexes
and what makes them all different.
Markets
Demystified
Knowing how the primary and secondary markets work is key to
understanding how stocks trade.
Ten
Books Every Investor Should Read
Want advice from some of the most successful investors of all
time? Check out our reading list.
What
To Know About Financial Analysts
Thinking about relying on analyst recommendations for your next
trade? We'll show you what to watch out for.
Policing
The Securities Market: An Overview Of The SEC
Find out how this regulatory body protects the rights of investors.
Whisper
Numbers: Should You Listen?
These unofficial forecasts hold the potential for insider insight
- and investment risk.
Pros
And Cons Of Offshore Investing
Tax loopholes are shrinking, but there are still plenty of viable
prospects. Get the big picture.
The
Perks Of Dividend Reinvestment Plans
These plans offer shareholders a way to directly invest in some
of the top companies without the commissions.
How
Dividends Work For Investors
Find out how a company can put its profits directly into your
hands.
The
Essentials Of Cash Flow
Tune out the accounting noise and see whether a company is generating
the stuff it needs to sustain itself.
How
Some Companies Abuse Cash Flow
Pressure to be the best can sometimes push corporations to cheat.
Learn how they do it and how to spot it.
Choosing
An Advisor: Wall Street Vs Main Street
A high-profile brand name alone won't meet your personal investing
needs. We show you what else to look for.
Investment
Clubs Offer Experience And Insight
These circles of like-minded people are a wonderful way to explore
investing without laying out large sums.
Understanding
The Subtleties Of ROA Vs ROE
Both measure performance, but sometimes they tell a very different
picture. We explain why.
Understanding
Dishonest Broker Tactics
Protecting yourself from unscrupulous practices means knowing
how to spot them.
Warren
Buffett: How He Does It
We look at the Sage of Omaha's methodology for evaluating value
stocks.
The
Alphabet Soup Of Financial Certifications
We decode the meaning of those letters that follow the names
of different financial professionals.
Choosing
A Compatible Broker
We go over the factors that determine different investing personalities,
and the services that best suit them.
Introduction
To Exchange-Traded Funds
Get into ETFs and enjoy the benefits of a mutual fund with the
flexibility of a stock.
DCA:
It Gets You In At The Bottom
We explain how dollar-cost averaging offers protection and opportunity
in a sinking market.
Understanding
Stock Splits
We explain what they are, the thinking behind them as well as
their results.
Understanding
The Ticker Tape
We explain the meaning and use of that reel of symbols whizzing
across your TV or computer screen.
Convertible
Bonds: An Introduction
Find out about the nuts and bolts, pros and cons of investing
in bonds.
Diversification
Beyond Equities
We talk about diversifying among - rather than within - different
asset classes.
The
Dangers Of Over-Diversification
We help to make clear the fine line between diversifying and
overstretching your portfolio.
Wrap
It Up: The Vocabulary and Benefits of Managed Money
Find out if fee-based investing is for you by learning its terminology
and types of investment vehicles.
The
Wacky World of M&As
Do you want your company to sandbag or greenmail? Welcome to
the dramatic world of mergers and acquisitions.
Knowing
Your Rights As A Shareholder
We delve into common stock owners' privileges and how to be
vigilant in monitoring a company.
Dispelling
The Myths Surrounding Financial Planners
Raise your returns or lower your losses; these often misunderstood
specialists can guide you.
When
Fear And Greed Take Over
If these unpleasant emotions are allowed to influence your decision-making,
they may cost you dearly.
A
Prelude to Sinful Investing
So-called sin stocks may seen outright undesirable to some but
these "naughty" industries often bring stable returns, even
in hard times.
Surviving
Bear Country
Stay calm, play dead and keep your eyes open for attractive
valuations.
APR
vs. APY: How the Distinction Affects You
Learn and ensure the different rates quoted to you by banks
and institutions are what they claim to be.
Forces
That Move Stock Prices
You can't predict exactly how stocks will behave, but knowing
what affects prices will put you ahead of the pack.
Get
Active, Join a Club!
Don't want to be a passive investor? Discover how investment
clubs allow you to take control of your portfolio.
Proxy
Voting Gives Fund Shareholders A Say
You have the right to take part in important company decisions
- even if you cannot attend the meetings.
The
Power of Dividend Growth
Dividends may not seem exciting, but they can certainly be lucrative.
Learn more here!
Uncovering
The Securities Firm
Learn about a securities firm's various departments and the
professionals who make the firm tick.
Forces
Behind Exchange Rates
Find out how a currency's relative value reflects a country's
economic health and impacts your investment returns.
Brokerage
Functions: Underwriting And Agency Roles
Learning about these various activities can give insight into
how securities are issued and traded.
What
Is A Pyramid Scheme?
Considering joining an "investment club" that promises phenomenal
returns on your sign-up fee? Read this article and think again!
Looking
At Interest Coverage
This ratio represents an important factor of shareholders' returns
- find out how to analyze it!
The
Stages Of Industry Growth
Look at the big picture when choosing a company - what you see
may really be a stage in its industry's growth.
Paying
Your Investment Advisor - Fees Or Commissions?
The way a professional is compensated can affect quality of
service. Learn more here.
Working
Through The Efficient Market Hypothesis
Deciding whether it's possible to attain above average returns
requires an understanding of this concept.
Defining
Active Trading
Curious about what it means to 'outperform the market'? Learn
about an investing style that aims to do just that.
The
Tale Of Two Exchanges: NYSE And Nasdaq
Learn some of the important differences in the way they operate
and the securities that trade on them.
Digging
Deeper Into Bull And Bear Markets
Discover why it's important to know the characteristics of the
two types of market conditions.
When
Companies Borrow Money
Here we explain how to evaluate whether a company's debt will
pose a threat to investors.
What
Are Depositary Receipts?
Learn about a security that allows you to invest in a foreign
company through your local exchange.
Bloodletting
And Knights: A Medieval Guide To Investing
From bloodletting to ye olde black knights, things on Wall Street
are getting downright medieval!
A
Beginner's Guide To Hedging
Learn how investors use strategies to reduce the impact of negative
events on investments.
War's
Influence On Wall Street
Blitzkrieg? Dawn raids? Sounds like the markets and the battlefield
have a few things in common!
The
Advantages Of Investing In Aggressive Companies
Often the most attractive companies are also a little fierce
- learn how to spot healthy corporate aggression.
An
Exploration of the Development of the Market
We take a look at how the market was born and has continued
to develop throughout history.
Hairline
Fractures: Exploring The Dismal Science
Learning about the study of economics can help you understand
why you face contradictions in the market.
What
Owning A Stock Actually Means
Think owning a stock gives you special privileges with the company?
Think again.
Trees
and Apples: The Fundamental Mechanics of Investing
Here's a story that demonstrates why stocks and bonds are created
and how they are valued.
How
Investors Often Cause The Market's Problems
Investors of course are human, but find out here how our bad
habits can cause market turbulence.
What
Is Money?
It's a part of everyone's life, and we all want it, but do you
know how it gains value and how it is created?
Missing
Money, Missing Socks? Coincidence?
Learn how the market can create money but also make it disappear
into thin air.
Data
Mining For Investing
Being an informed investor is extremely important, but where
and how do you get the data for your research?
Everything
You Need To Know About Earnings
We go over the concepts behind the excitement over the most
important figure in the stock market.
Elves
And Gnomes: A Fairytale World Of Investing
What do elves have to do with investing? Meet the fairytale
creatures running around Wall Street.
How
Does Someone Actually Transact Securities?
Know the four main avenues of transacting investment instruments.
The
Lowdown On Penny Stocks
Think penny stocks will make you rich? If you don't understand
the risks, you could end up penniless.
Determining
Risk And The Risk Pyramid
Many investors do not understand how to determine the level
of risk their individual portfolios should bear.
Going
International
Diversifying can mean not only investing in various asset classes
but also venturing beyond domestic exchanges.
The
Lowdown On Index Funds
If you can't beat the market, why not join it? Read on to go
over your options.
Five
Things To Know About Asset Allocation
Overwhelmed by investment options? Learn how to create an asset
allocation strategy that works for you.
The
Basics Of Order Entry
Taking control of your portfolio means knowing what orders to
use when buying or selling stocks.
Market
Capitalization Defined
Find out the difference between mega-, large-, mid- and small-cap
stocks. We show how each suits particular investing styles.
The
Basics Of Outstanding Shares And The Float
We go over different types of stock shares, which are important
to understand for analyzing ratios.
The
Basics Of Corporate Structure
CEOs, CFOs, presidents and vice presidents: learn how to tell
the difference.
Investing
During Uncertainty
The inability to forecast future events can turn the markets
upside down. Steer your course by staying informed.
Why
Do Companies Care About Their Stock Prices?
Understanding this will help you understand the nature of the
market and the meaning of ownership.
The
REIT Way
Ever considered investing in real estate? Read about the REIT
and see if it's the investment for you.
The
Importance Of Diversification
Without this risk-reduction technique, your chance of loss will
be unnecessarily high.
Declaration,
Ex-dividend And Record Date Defined
Understanding the dates of the dividend payout process can be
tricky. We clear up the confusion.
Don't
Let Brokerage Fees Undermine Your Returns
Smart investors don't give away more money than necessary in
commissions and fees. Find out how to save.
The
Alphabet Soup Of Stocks
Are the countless stock categories leaving you puzzled? Here
we help you sort through the confusion.
Do
Your Investments Have Short-Term Health?
Read up on some ratios that test whether a company is strong
enough to survive tough times.
10
Things To Consider Before Selecting An Online Broker
This is one of the most crucial investment decisions you'll
make. We go over factors that will help you find the right one
for you.
Ten
Tips For The Successful Long-Term Investor
These guiding principles will help you avoid common folly during
the decision-making process.
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