February 2nd, 2008

Stock Tips - Why You Should Avoid Them

History of Stock Tips

Stock tips are as old as the market itself. I guarantee you during the tulip bubble during the 1600’s there was some guy passing out leaflets in every market he could find pushing tulips. Stock tips are just as much a part of the market as stocks themselves. Honestly, where would we be without tips? What would stock analysts do all day, what would CNBC talk about? While these stock tips make for good entertainment, they can prove deadly to your portfolio.

Why Avoid Stock Tips

January 30th, 2008

How Day Trading Works

Day trading can be defined as a trading methodology where investors are involved in buying and selling of stocks during the same day. This means that you are not holding the shares overnight, which you have brought, and you are regularly fluctuating with your position of the trade stock. Most investors are confused with a common query on “How day trading works”?

January 28th, 2008

Judging Whether You Can Profit From A Put Option, Part 2

Two days after your purchase, the stock’s market value fell two points. You sold the put and received $800. This represents a return on your investment of 33.3 percent in two days (not considering trading costs).

In this example, you turned the position around rapidly and walked away with a profit. So the bargain existed in this put because you were right. The return was substantial, but that does not mean that the experience can be repeated consistently. Remember, when you buy puts on speculation, you are gambling that you are right about short-term price changes. You might be right about the general trend in a stock but not have enough time for your prediction to become true before expiration. With this in mind, it is crucial to set goals for yourself, knowing in advance when you will sell a put—based on profit goals as well as loss bailout points.

January 26th, 2008

Developing A Stock Trading Plan

Many people jump in after getting a “tip” from a friend or relative and it may or may not pan out. There are quite a few simple planning tips you can use to avoid losing money.

People new to the stock market might not plan enough. You need to know many things about a company you plan on buying stock in. What is this company? What are they planning for the future and does it seem like a good idea? If you decide to buy stock in a “cola company” and they are getting ready to release “Hamburger Cola” it’s probably not the best idea to keep that stock. You also need to have a plan for when the stock rises significantly.

January 2nd, 2008

A Financial Analysis Of Edison International

As the economy looms into uncertainty, many investors are cautious of whether to invest in stocks or not. Unfortunately, there is no perfect way to assess how every company will perform. Therefore, it may not be a bad idea to invest a bit more conservatively, and there is not better sector to do so than in the utilities.

December 15th, 2007

Essentials Of Stock Trading Education

Many people have friends who tell them about various stocks but haven’t gotten into it themselves because they don’t even know where to begin. If you jump right in without knowing what to do exactly, you might lose your shirt. This is exactly what msot new traders do. It is often quoted most new traders lose their account within 6 months and have to get out. Do not let this happen to you.


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