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How to Choose an Online Broker

Before you sign up for an online broker, though, make sure you do your research. Consider your personal needs and investing goals and choose a broker[...] read more »
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European Stocks Gain on Hopes from EU Treaty

The new fiscal treaty for the European Union (even non-euro countries) has provided a boost for stocks. Only Great Britain and the Czech Republic fai[...] read more »
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My Stock Fell 20% – Should I Buy More or Sell?

In the short term, the market is a zero sum game – there is a finite number of buyers and sellers and a finite number of investment dollars in the ma[...] read more »
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Your Favorite Investing Expert Is NOT Your Friend

All of your future hopes depend on your ability to make good investing calls. If emotion takes over you can blow the entire deal. If you start thinki[...] read more »
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The Question That Should Terrify Investors

Say that you think it is okay to pay three times fair value--is there a limit? Would you be willing to pay six times fair value? Ten times fair value[...] read more »
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You are Solely Responsible for Your Investing Success

It is quite unfortunate that the majority of investors approach investing with the mind set that they need to find stocks that will provide the great[...] read more »
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Five RIsks of Contrarian Investing

It would be fair to describe me as a contrarian investor. I advocate Valuation-Informed Indexing. Valuation-Informed Indexers go with high stock allo[...] read more »
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Reading the Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Shareholder Equity

Assets provide value that can provide funding to the business. Liabilities, though, are obligations to others. This is usually money owed to other co[...] read more »
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» What is a Qualified Dividend?

For dividend investors, tax time means that it’s time to figure out whether or not they are dealing with qualified dividends. Here's what a qualifie[...] read more »
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What are DRIPs?

While receiving cash is nice, you can actually put your dividends to use with the help of dividend reinvestment plans, which are known as DRIPs. Thes[...] read more »
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Does Your Spending Plan Include Investing?

As you create a budget or spending plan, it’s important to remember to plan for the long term, including investing. read more »
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Reading the Balance Sheet: Assets

Take a look at a company’s balance sheet to get an idea of the financial stability of the company before investing. A company that is financially sta[...] read more »
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What is the Difference Between Alpha and Beta in Investment?

Explains the difference between Alpha and Beta; how they relate to investment risk, and their usefulness for evaluation and risk management. read more »
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The Best Investments of 2011

2011 was a volatile year for investors: Although the S&P 500 was on track to close the year relatively flat, the big money was made in nontraditional[...] read more »
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Brokerage Review: Zecco

When it comes to investing online, it helps to choose a solid, low-cost brokerage. One of the most popular online brokers is Zecco. The company is kn[...] read more »
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