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- 2010-04-04 11:30:18 - How to become a good stock investor
- Penny stocks allow investors to get a thousand shares. It is so because a number of penny stocks are out there for relatively cheap prices. If the company gets a big order for products, the stock could climb to almost a dollar in a matter of days. At the same time there are many investors who lose everything in their stock investing due to lack of proper planning. The following points can help you...
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- 2010-01-22 15:05:11 - Transparency in hedge fund investing is critical for investors
- Due to some recent high profile fraud cases within the hedge fund industry, many investors are seeking greater transparency from their investment managers. While many managers protect their proprietary trading programs, there is one sure fire way to address this issue.
Fund redemptions are nothing new. Every recession or bear market sees investors redeeming their fund inve...
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- 2009-11-06 21:55:50 - Consider a cta managed fund for balanced asset allocation
- There are many investment strategies for both the novice and sophisticated investor. The CTA managed fund has been overlooked until recently. Now the top performing investments are managed by CTA's and you should consider including these in your portfolio.
You might be wondering what a CTA is. A CTA is a Portfolio Manager for derivative products such as foreign exchange, ...
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- 2009-06-30 01:07:48 - Using technical analysis to manage risk and maintain top quartile performance
- To manage an effective risk management solution requires more than the calculation of VaR. Ultimately a successful risk management program requires the execution of an effective hedge. Technical analysis is a vital element of this strategy.
Recent market reversals brought about by the Sub-Prime mortgage melt down is clearly a significant market correcting event. No matter if you wo...
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- 2009-05-15 00:22:32 - Carbon emission trading - the basics explained
- The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 was signed by 38 signatory countries to address the issues of greenhouse gasses and resulting climate change issues. The following article will provide an understanding of trading greenhouse gas emissions.
The Kyoto Protocol is a UN led international agreement reached in 1997 in Kyoto Japan to address the problems of climate change and the reduction green...
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- 2009-05-09 01:25:17 - Market risk - not to be ignored or overlooked
- Understanding Market Risk and the solutions available to mitigate or eliminate financial loss in today's global market.
First of a two part article.
Fund managers, whether they be equity or bond traders, know all too well that returns are not simply a result of their asset selection prowess. Many external factors come into play. But what are the issues facing the professio...
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- 2009-05-06 01:15:44 - Carbon emission trading the basics explained
- The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 was signed by 38 signatory countries to address the issues of greenhouse gasses and resulting climate change issues. The following article will provide an understanding of trading greenhouse gas emissions.
The Kyoto Protocol is a UN-led international agreement reached in 1997 in Kyoto Japan to address the problems of climate change and the reduction green...
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- 2009-04-05 01:48:19 - Hedging what is it and its uses in risk management
- Hedging, understanding the benefits of risk management in an enterprise wide solution. Risk management and hedging is a useful tool to reduce market place liability. Here are some tips on its uses.
Second of a two part article.
Before I discuss the use of hedging to off-set risk, we need to understand the role and the purpose of hedging. The history of modern futures tradi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making the most of your year
- Do you find yourself amazed at how quickly the months pass? Do you find yourself in a small panic over all you know you have to do and how little you feel you are actually accomplishing? Join the crowd! We live in a busy world where our time, priorities and energy are constantly challenged. The reality is that there is simply not time for everything and we don't have enough energy to complete ever...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Setting sail for your destination
- Whether taking on a new project, starting a new job, beginning a new relationship, retiring, relocating, or any new start, setting sail can be the most exciting and exhilarating part of the journey. The anticipation that comes with taking off toward your destination helps to propel you forward. However, setting sail may also be accompanied by challenges or feelings of anxiety and fear as you leave...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to calculate the value of your u.s. savings bonds
- If you're like many Americans over the age of 55, you've probably had money taken out of your paychecks for years and years in order to purchase U. S. savings bonds. Those bonds are probably sitting in a safe deposit box at your local bank or in a drawer safely tucked away at home. But, while you might know where those bonds are right now, do you have any idea how much they are actually worth?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Oil and gasoline price uncertainties
- The Light Crude Continuous Contract hit an all-time high at $70.85 a barrel, while Unleaded Gasoline Futures spiked 50% or $1 a gallon on Tuesday. However, oil closed the week at $67.57 a barrel, while gasoline finished the week up 15%. There's still uncertainty over the extent of oil and gasoline disruptions in the Gulf, over the next few weeks or months, caused by hurricane Katrina. However, the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The economys greatest depression downturn ever is now just a few years away
- What really controls the economy? Forget interest rates, forget deficits, forget the Fed, forget IRAQ, forget which party is in office. In fact, forget just about everything that permeates the news. The greatest force that has controlled the long-term trend of the economy for at least the last century doesn't give a fig about any of these side-shows. And just what is this "greatest force" now tell...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use annual report
- There are many steps in calculating the fair value of a company. However, before we even do that, it is imperative to know how a company earns its profit. Does it do that by selling to consumers? licensing its technology to other companies? or extracting natural resources from the ground?The sensible way to do it is by reading the company's annual report. What is an annual report? Annual re...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investment rowing
- You have rowed a boat at some time haven't you? Yes, put the oars in the water and pull. Of course, you don't know where you are going because you are sitting backwards. Every so often you have to turn to look ahead to see if you are pulling in the right direction.Reminds you of the stock market doesn't it? You have your money invested and you are pulling hard (working) trying to get to tha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preholiday trading
- The Light Crude Continuous Contract closed at $66.13 a barrel Friday, after hitting an all-time high at $67.95 a barrel earlier in the day. A week from Monday is Labor Day, which marks the end of the summer driving season. Consequently, I believe, oil hit a short-term top Friday or will top next week.Recent economic data show persistently high oil prices, along with higher interest rates, a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The benefits of laddering your cd investments
- If you've decided to stock some money away in a certificate of deposit, why not reap the highest benefit over time by laddering your CD investments? What's a CD latter? I'm glad you asked.A CD ladder is made up by purchasing several CD's at one time with different maturity dates. One example of a CD ladder is to have maturity dates of one year, two year, three year, four year, and a five ye...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sell discipline for investors: importance and execution
- Investors usually don't have an aversion to buying an asset. The real gut wrenching decision is when - and if - to sell. What most don't realize (or don't want to realize) is the overwhelming importance of the sell decision. Let's explore the reasons why and the techniques that can calm a seller's nerves.Finding reasons not to sell an asset is as easy as finding a reason to avoid a root can...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can your annuity do this?
- Okay, so I can tell you I have sat in front of countless numbers of people who have made mistakes when purchasing and owning annuities. And I have visited people who wish they never got involved in an annuity. And I have seen people who say that their annuity is their worst nightmare...So what is it that makes the annuity such a bad thing for some people and such a great vehicle for others??? Well...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Introduction to forex
- The Foreign Exchange Market, better known as FOREX, is a worldwide market for buying and selling currencies. It handles a huge volume of transactions 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Daily exchanges are worth approximately $1.5 trillion (US dollars). In comparison, the United States Treasury Bond market averages $300 billion a day, and American stock markets exchange about $100 billion a day....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trading expert discovers ways to beat stock market odds with money management
- The first point to mastering money management is that you have to understand when you're trading on the stock market is that you are playing the odds ? but unlike many forms of gambling, you can make money. The key to making this money is to respect the risk that is part of the market, and manage it. Money management is a set of rules and guidelines that enables you to turn a profit. By being triu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Raising capital using a public company
- Going public in this manner is ideal for companies that may not be large enough to attract an underwriter for an IPO and those that don't need to raise capital immediately. They want to go public because of the many benefits that being a public company offers such as increased valuation, using public stock as currency to acquire other companies and assets, liquidity, prestige and to reduce the nee...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Scots beat yanks in china bank deal
- With visions of an ATM in every neighborhood in China, foreign banks and investment firms are queuing up to join the "China Club."Moneybags CommunismThe initiation fee for the "China Club" is straightforward and pure moneybags communism: invest cold hard cash in its largely insolvent state-owned banks, put your reputation on the line, reassure nervous forei...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Chile leads the latin pack
- Everyone's talking about China. Don't miss the opportunities in the other CHI..Yes. Chile with an "LE" not "NA"While the whole region is back in favor with investors, it seems appropriate to highlight Chile which is the economic star of Latin America.Chile is about two times the size of Montana and has an incredible coastline of 2,650 miles. While only 3% of its land is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to choose the right share class
- You'll want to opt for the no-load or institutional share class instead. If you're a no-load investor who is determined to buy a fund that's primarily broker-sold, go through a supermarket and opt for the D shares.If you are using a broker or planner, the decision about whether to opt for the A, B, or C share class boils down to your own time horizon and, to a lesser extent, how much you're...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The convertible craze brightens the future of equities
- Convertibles are stealing the show with their safe investment image in today's "protective" market. They seem to be overshadowing the stocks and bonds, and this holds true for the mediocre issuers.A convertible bond, as the name suggests, can be converted into a company's common stock. The bonds are a source of additional profit for the investors. Although investors are particular...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your mutual fund the right one for you?
- Mutual Funds are considered to be one of the best investments one can get hands on. They're very flexible and cost-effective. An excellent investment for people with restricted knowledge, time or, money.For beginners, who might have a perplexed expression on their faces at the mention of mutual funds; let me first acquaint them with what the mutual funds are all about.A mutual fund i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Waiting 20 years can cost you millions - dont wait start today
- Many Young people live for Today. They really don't fully understand the power of compound interest. The Difference between investing as little as $20 a week at age 20 or waiting until age 50 can be over $3,000,000 (yes 3 Million). Don't wait start today!Recently I was in a 7-11 and I watched as a young man Purchased $10 worth of Lottery Tickets. As he was walking away from the counter he s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dumb money
- Many people have, at one time or another, taken some of their hard-earned funds, and decided to put them in the stock market. These well-meaning individuals either acted on a tip they saw on CNBC, or actually believed one of those crazy faxes/emails that said XBXB @ $0.17/share was the next Microsoft. These people thought they were being smart, but they probably just ended up lining the pockets of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 correction over the next few weeks. The Price-by-Volume bar (on left side of chart) indicates OIH...