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How to Invest in China

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Investors are paying close attention to China, a powerful economic force with the largest population in the world. There is a trend in the country toward more liberal economic institutions and a growing middle class. Here are a few ways to invest ... more »

How to Invest in India

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India has a rapidly growing economy that is ripe for investment. Unfortunately the Indian stock market is highly regulated, preventing most non-Indians from investing in it. The steps below outline how non-resident Indians (NRIs) can invest in ... more »

How to Invest in the New York Stock Exchange

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Known informally as the "Big Board," the New York Stock Exchange is the world's largest stock market in terms of the volume of capital that flows through it on a daily basis. The New York Stock Exchange has 1,366 "seats," which are licensed to ... more »

How to Invest With $1,000 or Less

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Even though $1,000 doesn't seem like a huge wad of cash to invest, you will be happily surprised by the returns it can bring... more »

How to Make Money in the Stock Market

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Making money requires work - even in the stock market. Most successful investors study a variety of sources and ask a lot of questions... more »

How to Protect Your Investment Portfolio During a Financial Crisis

By David Sarokin

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Stocks are always risky, even in the best of times. But these days, that risk is spreading to money markets, bonds, retirement funds, pensions, and even bank accounts. Here's how to protect yourself... more »

How to Purchase Stocks Without a Broker

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While the commissions charged on purchasing shares of stock have reduced drastically through years, there is another little known alternative to purchasing stock that many people rarely utilize. It is called a direct stock purchase plan or DSP. ... more »

How to Research Stocks to Buy

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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One of the most important parts of 'playing the market' is researching companies... more »

How to Sell Stock Cheaply

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So, your stock is going through the roof and you have dreams of taking a three-month European vacation? Well, these hopes might be dashed after your broker takes a cut. Here's how to maximize your profits... more »

How to Spend Your Tax Rebate Check

By Jorty

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The Bush administration recently announced a plan to send most Americans a rebate check to stimulate the economy. Americans could get a $600 rebate($1200 per married couple), and those with children may get an additional $300 for each child. ... more »

How to Trade Neutral Butterfly Option Spreads

By jclouis

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Most options players avoid spreads of any kind because, while they limit losses, they also restrict gains. Yet, if we accept the realistic upper limit of three-fold gain, a strategy that requires very little up front capital, strictly limits ... more »

How to Add Foreign Stock to a Portfolio

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Diversifying by adding foreign stocks to your portfolio gives added protection against economies experiencing downturns. The path to completing a foreign stock purchase is more intricate than that of domestic purchases. There are, however, a few ... more »

How to Calculate a P/E Ratio

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If you're going to play the market, you will need to learn the lingo. Here is how to determine a stock's P/E (price-earnings) ratio... more »

How to Calculate Gross Profit

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Amuse your friends at cocktail parties by explaining how to calculate their stocks' gross profit margin... more »

How to Cash in a Stock Certificate

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Many people invest in stock with the intention of keeping the stock long-term. The stock market can fluctuate widely, making it necessary to buy and sell different stocks from time to time. Learn how to cash in your stock certificate for whatever ... more »

How to Check Historical Stock Quotes With Yahoo Finance

By eHow Internet Editor

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With Yahoo Finance, Yahoo members can research investments, track transactions, create personal finance portfolios and check all kinds of stock quotes. Like most other Yahoo services, Yahoo Finance is free and easy to use... more »

How to Invest in a DRIP Program

By Mark Cussen

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One of the most efficient ways to invest directly in stock is through a DRIP, or dividend reinvestment program. This article shows you how to get started... more »

How to Invest in a Momentum Stock

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Everyone wants to get rich quick, but of course, it isn't so easy, even among the most seasoned investors. It is the momentum stocks, the companies that move hundreds of percentage points in a single year, that get people excited about the stock ... more »

How to Invest With $10,000 or Less

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Investing $10,000 may seem like a piece of cake, but there are many smart options these days. Decide what you want, and then make your money work for you... more »

How to Invest With $5,000 or Less

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The hardest thing about investing $5,000 is deciding on your goals. Do you want to make a major purchase next year, or save for retirement? Once you've decided what to do, you'll be surprised at all of your investment options... more »

How to Manage an Asset Allocation Fund

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Every investor knows diversification is important. Investing in more than one type of stock is wise because it gives your portfolio a good balance of high- and low-risk shares. One way to create instant diversification for your portfolio is by ... more »

How to Open an Online Trading Account

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Online trading is fast and costs less to trade and maintain than a traditional brokerage company. Everything pertaining to your account is at your fingertips 24/7. Filling out the application is easy... more »

How to protect your retirement savings

By Entrepreneurguy

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In recent days, Lehman Brothers, Enron, and other long lasting companies have gone bankrupt! Here are some steps you can use to help reduce the impacts of the Stock Market drops... more »

How to Read a Stock Quote

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Stock quotes in newspapers and online may look like gibberish, but they are relatively simple to decipher... more »

How to Read Stock Market Charts

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Stock charts are online everywhere these days. But just exactly what should you look for in a stock chart? What do you try to make of all those price movements? The most important thing is to keep it simple. Ignore the fancy indicators that you ... more »

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