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- Maximise your knowledge of Singapore Shares - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from James PaxtonMaximize your knowledge of Singapore Shares Have you ever before been in the scenario when you recognised the value of Singapore shares were about to alter due to a financial occasion, however you did not have the capital to act upon your judgement with typical share trading? A CFD is a ...
Views: 1642(2 votes) - Middle East Finance by the Best Investment Banks in Dubai & UAE - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Richard BurtonThe choice of the investment bank for putting aside the capital is a serious resolution. There are copious numbers of investment banks in Dubai and the Middle East to select from, and when you are finally selecting the one, there are several things which you have to think about prior to taking ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - NNN Lease Vs. Gross Lease - Which one is beneficial for 1031 Exchange investors - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from Angilina taylorIt's a simple calculation. Let's say you own an investment property worth $3 million, which you've leased out to someone under a gross lease for a monthly rent of $2K or $24K annually. Now, let's calculate the necessary property expenses that you'll be paying. Say at the end of a year you spent ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - Now that we have Pension Income Splitting, Are Spousal RRSPS a Thing of the Past? - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Phil EdneyAt first glance, it would appear that spousal Registered Retirement Saving plans (spousal RRSPs) are no loner needed because the pension income splitting rules allow couples to split their income anyway once their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) become Registered Retirement Income ...
Views: 707(2 votes) - Online Mutual Fund Investment- Make Massive Money - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Shomik GuptaInvesting in mutual funds has been extremely profitable for the corporate professionals and business entrepreneurs who get to reap numerous benefits. It has been their preferred choice since time immemorial. This is one form of investment that promises to give huge profits on even small value ...
Views: 604(2 votes) - Online Trading: Preparedness is a Key Factor to Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Cristian StanWhen you engage yourself in online trading, you need to come prepared. Many new traders are often under-equipped and they lack the necessary things needed to succeed. You see, in this line of business, you could earn so much but you can also go down hard. Before you even try your hand at ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - Options and Forex Trading: Why Options act like Magnets - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from James PaxtonOptions and Forex Trading: Why Options act like Magnets Forex trading is affected by many different factors. Factors ranging from a country’s unemployment figures, its manufacturing output and even a freak natural disaster could all have an impact on a currency within a pair. Something else ...
Views: 3216(2 votes) - Plan ahead to Minimize Taxes on Death - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Phil EdneyNobody likes to think about their death, but who wants to pay more tax than they have to? With a little planning, you can help minimize the taxes your estate might pay at death. Leave assets to your spouse Assets left to a spouse or spousal trust are deemed to be disposed of at the ...
Views: 703(2 votes) - Ready, Steady, Invest! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“To send the common people to war untrained is to throw them away.” – Confucius With the economy in such a state, it’s hard to know who to listen to, especially when it comes to something as important as managing your money. And yet now seems like the perfect time to take advantage of so many ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - Real Estate Expert Peter J. Connelly's 5 Things You MUST Do Before Buying Real Estate - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Bruce CadleWe recently asked Real Estate Development Expert Peter J. Connelly for some tips for doing due diligence prior to buying commercial real estate. 1. Review three years “operating statements (aka income and expense or profit and loss statements) for the asset. 2. Request and review three ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Real Estate Investing Web Profits - Chase the Expansion? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Jeff AdamsReal estate investing would be simple if you can tell wherever the prices were going to increase the fastest. However isn’t that cute clear sometimes? Have you yet watched as the town you exist in happening to grow? Wasn’t it fairly predictable where the new provisions, businesses and houses ...
Views: 1055(4 votes) - Recession Recovery Predictions…and Penny Stocks - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from John Paul WhitefootI don’t really recall too many analysts predicting that the Western World would tumble into a major recession. Nor do I recall many economists thinking the credit crunch would amount to very much. Two years on, most analysts quoted articles I read seem to fall short of making any long-term ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Responsible Investing: How you can align your investments with your values - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Peter KrullSometimes I get funny looks when I tell people what I do: socially & environmentally responsible investing and financial services. What’s that, they ask. Basically, it’s aligning your investments with your values. In many areas of your life, you are probably very eco-conscious: you believe in ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Retirement Investment - Can You Squeeze the Risk Out of Your Retirement Investment? - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Robert RubinThe Perfect Retirement Investment A perfect retirement investment would look something like this - * You can't lose money. Safety guaranteed. * Your payouts can only go up. Never down. No matter what happens. This retirement investment exists: variable annuities. Competition has made ...
Views: 1037(3 votes) - Rising Market Makes For Good Covered Call Investments - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Mike ScanlinBull markets are good for investors who own long stocks. And covered calls are good for creating monthly income. Buy why would you set a limit on your upside (by writing a covered call) when stocks are rising? Well, there are a few reasons. Maybe you are investing around a news event? Or trading ...
Views: 1093(2 votes) - Rolling Options to a Later Date - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergRolling options to a later date is something that you have probably seen if you are trading options. It allows you to get out of a position you are currently in and get into a position at a later date. I’m sure you know that all option contracts eventually expire. At that expiration date ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Saving for Retirement is A Lot Like Golf - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldI really enjoy playing golf and the other day I realized saving for retirement is a lot like golf. Let me explain my thinking. Golf takes time and dedication. You can’t go play golf once and decide you know everything. Golf is very complicated and takes time to see the fruits of your ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Search one of the best used vehicle from the auto auction - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from devid leeSummary: As the demand of used vehicle now-a-days is increasing in rapid way, so people are getting interested in it. Search one of the best car from the huge collection of cars in auction. You also have the advantages to sell or buy any type of second hand car from there. Body: Are you ...
Views: 766(2 votes) - Self-Confidence as a Key to Success - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Dennis VydrinFor every Forex trader self-confidence plays an important role in attaining success. Emotions and feelings in decision making should be replaced by self-control and self-confidence. Those traders who cannot take the pressure are definitely doomed to failure. When financial markets move down ...
Views: 2906(4 votes) - Selling Spreads - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergSelling spreads can be a very profitable strategy. Instead of shooting for one or two big home runs it tries to shoot a lot of singles which eventually add up and can cause you to get a great return in your trading account. The major benefits of selling spreads are that it. 1. Is ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Should Everyone Learn Stock Trading? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergShould everyone learn stock trading? It can be very profitable, but that doesn’t mean that everyone should take part. Some people will probably be better off as far away from the stock market as possible. There are three traits that you must have if you want to succeed as a stock ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Steps for Income Investing - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergIncome investing can be immensely profitable in the stock market. Here are the 4 major steps you will have to take in order to get into and manage income stocks. 1. Find a list of Dividend Stocks There are many ways to do this. You can always do a Google search for the term list of ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Synthetic Turf- Something That Is Sure To Be a Good Investment - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from John MarcovaThere are a number of options available to people today when it comes to the type of housing. Very often people have to turn to the apartments which do not have enough free spaces. But some people are fortunate enough to have a beautiful front and back lawn where they can have a relaxing time. ...
Views: 885(2 votes) - The Best Asset Management Advice in Kuwait - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Richard BurtonKuwait is moving ahead with strategy to introduce Kuwait offset projects that will see the country's private sector play a greater role in dynamic and steady economic growth. NOC's criteria for selecting and supporting these projects are a sign of Kuwait's Economic Developmental Plan by give ...
Views: 655(2 votes) - The Bull Market – An Economic Oxymoron? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from John Paul WhitefootAfter climbing to a 13 month high earlier this week, the major indexes have fallen for three consecutive sessions amid worries about the economic recovery, the strengthening dollar, and the technology sector. Does that mean the current eight month rally is beginning to wane? While new yearly ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - The Effect of Euro Manufacturing PMIs on Forex Trading - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from James PaxtonThe Effect of Euro Manufacturing PMIs on Forex Trading The beginning of May 2012 saw the release of the Eurozone Manufacturing PMI figures and the majority of them do not make pleasant viewing. A figure of 50.1 or more indicates that the country’s manufacturing sector expanded. This ...
Views: 2236(2 votes) - The Investment Gods are Angry - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Steve SelengutThe Working Capital Model (WCM) is an historically new methodology, but with roots deeply imbedded in the building blocks of capitalism, and financial psychology--- if there actually is such a thing. The earliest forms of capitalism sprung from ancient Roman mercantilism, which involved the ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - The Real Purpose of an E-Fund - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Renee E CabourneWhen I teach my personal finance or investment classes, stories are the medium to drive the lesson into those hard-headed students of mine. I’ll make up names to protect the innocent and share as many personal stories as possible to bring the reality of a given situation into focus. So today, ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate Instead of Paper Assets - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Mathew Owens(1) CONTROL - Many money managers will advise you to diversify your investments in paper assets such as mutual funds and cd's. Yet as investors search for investments with lower risk, they increase the level of risk for themselves by investing mainly in mutual funds. The problem being you have ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Top Real Estate Investment Tips From Expert Peter J. Connelly - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Bruce CadleI recently had the opportunity to interview Real Estate Investment and Development Expert Peter J. Connelly. Peter has decades of experience in Commercial Real Estate Development in Florida and has worked with some of the largest builders, developers and investment companies in the world. ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - Trading Becomes Much Easier with an Expert Advisor - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Rich HenryForex trading is not that easy as it seems. This Foreign exchange currency market that lets people buy and sell currencies as a part of investment. Unlike the olden days when only the banks and huge corporate firms used to participate in Forex trading, today, anyone with little knowledge about ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Trading Your Money in the Foreign Exchange Markets Online - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Cristian StanHere are some practical ways on how to invest your money on Forex Markets Online. 1. RESEARCH Forex involves markets around the world and it is by far the largest market in terms of traders. Foreign Exchange Markets trades huge amounts of money daily so before you try to trade your currency, ...
Views: 608(4 votes) - Two Targets When Trading - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergWhenever you enter the stock market it is a good idea to have two targets. Each one of these is critical to being successful in a given trade. The first target someone should have is where you believe the stock will go. You do not want to just blindly buy a stock and hope that it works out ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Using Options Trading in a Motionless Market - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from James PaxtonUsing Options Trading in a Motionless Market Options trading has often been seen by traders as a confusing concept that can lead to losses rather than leading to profit. This is true of all financial instruments, if not researched thoroughly. However, options trading can be used during ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - Value Stock Crash Reaches 50 Per Cent - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Steve SelengutPerhaps this (totally ignored by the media) snippet will pique your attention: on December 18, 2007, nearly 50% of all Investment Grade Value Stocks were down an average of over 30% from their 52-week highs... the Dow and the S & P 500 had fallen just 7%! One would think that there would be a ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - Value Stock Investing - The November Syndrome On Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Steve SelengutEvery fall, especially in opportunity rich markets like this, I encourage investors to think about some year-end strategies that make the final calendar quarter a special time in all markets. Several forces are at work, all of which have links to conventional Wall Street wisdom; none of which ...
Views: 1957(1 vote) - What Drives Stock Prices - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergWhat drives stock prices? It seems like there is some confusion about this. Some people might be shocked when they see a stock fall on great earnings, or vice versa. That is because stock prices are not directly linked to the company’s profit. If a company makes a 20% return on their ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - What is Foreign Exchange Market? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Cristian StanForeign Exchange (Forex) Markets is simply a place where traders can trade a currency for another currency. It is a place where currencies can be bought and sold rapidly and in real-time. Well-known banks, large multi-national companies, local governments and other financial institutions use ...
Views: 766(1 vote) - What Successful Stock Traders Look For - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergThere is a big difference between what successful stock traders look for and what the average wannabe looks for. The average investor wants a hot stock tip that is going to go up 10,000% and make them a millionaire overnight. They do not even think about their specific goal for 1 trade or ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - What's Your Risk Tolerance - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Justin KraneYour portfolio is about risk tolerance We all want to make money when we invest. We start out investing as long term investors and think we can ride out the crazy stock market. Sometimes we think we are more aggressive risk takers than we actually are. We are prepared to take risk and make ...
Views: 730(2 votes) - When To Buy Options - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergBuying options can be a very profitable strategy, but it can also be a very risky strategy. Trade it correctly and you can make unbelievable gains. Trade it incorrectly and it can take your account to $0 faster than you would have even imagined possible. I like to trade options every now ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - Which Investment Methods Are Best? New Sophisticated Tools Lead to a New Investment Formula - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steven FloydWhich investment methods are best? Financial analysts, money managers, and financial media have always argued about this question. And as you probably know, they continue to argue. So what IS the best solution? Many individuals simply choose to believe someone they've heard on television, or ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Who Created The Financial Crisis - How And Why - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Steve Selengut"The Big Takeover" by Matt Taibbi is probably the best article written to date explaining the financial crisis and how we got to where we are now. Taibbi's necessarily lengthy article explains the problems, names the "poipetrators", and exposes all of the conflicts of interest--- absolutely a ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - Why Are Covered Calls So Popular? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergCovered calls can be a very profitable strategy. That has made it one of the most used strategies in the stock market for both traders and investors. But what does it offer that makes it such a workable approach? 1. Money Now You make money the second you enter a covered calls trade. It ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Why you should always buy a property in Navi Mumbai from a reputed developer? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Harpreet Singh NagiBuying a property in Navi Mumbai, for utilisation or investment, is always an exciting proposition. It is a great city to live in or set up a business and property investments in this city almost always give very high returns. However, all these things only hold true if you purchase the property ...
Views: 577(2 votes) - Why You Should Care About Stock Splits - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergStock splits can be extremely profitable things. When a stock splits it lowers the price that its shares are trading at and increasing the amount of shares it has to compensate. For example when a $20 stock has a 2 for 1 split the stock becomes worth $10, however there are twice as many ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - Why you should invest in properties in north Chennai - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2016 from Reshma ShettyThe real estate segment in Chennai has gone through a rough year. When compared to its other southern counterparts, the iconic state capital of Tamil Nadu has fallen behind at least as far as the first quarter of 2016 is concerned. With far fewer transactions than in the previous years and a ...
Views: 590(2 votes) - Working Capital Model Investing - The Process - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Steve SelengutMost people enter the investment process tip first. They hear something, grab an idea from a popular blog, accept a Cramerism or some motley foolishness, and think that they are making investment decisions. Rarely, will the right-now, instant-gratification, Internet-generation speculator think ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - Your Financial Advisor - Facilitator Or Trusted Advisor? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Dan GoldieIn the modern age of financial practice, securities salespeople no longer call themselves brokers or registered representatives. They now go by names like financial consultant or investment specialist. Many advisors continue to charge commissions and work in a mainly transaction-based model, but ...
Views: 803(6 votes) - What Are The Best Investments For You? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from John HanlinThe "best investments" for an investment portfolio can and should vary by investor. In other words, "one size does not fit all". This is because each of us has a unique "investment personality" that is a derived from of our upbringing, investing experience, job history, economic climate, and ...
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