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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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One of the most important parts of 'playing the market' is researching companies... more »
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You might want to think of selling short as the flip side of the traditional stock market strategy. Rather than hoping a stock does well, you're betting on it to do poorly. If it seems risky, you're right--you're essentially swimming against the ... more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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You've heard about the tech-rich Nasdaq, the exchange that many high-tech stocks are traded on. To understand the volatile - and profitable - Nasdaq Composite Index, read on. .. more »
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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 »
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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 »
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Amuse your friends at cocktail parties by explaining how to calculate their stocks' gross profit margin... more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Monitoring the rising and falling prices of stocks is an essential part of being a successful investor or stock trader... more »
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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 »
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Stock quotes in newspapers and online may look like gibberish, but they are relatively simple to decipher... more »
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Stock market analysts often predict "bear" markets and "bull" markets. Having this information is useful only if it is accurate. Historical highs, lows, and trends are also useful for estimating when to buy, hold or sell an investment. To time ... more »
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Trading agriculture futures is a risky way to invest. If you don't do your homework, you may lose the farm... more »
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Understand how to read stocks and pick out the best returns.. more »
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Investors need some exposure to international stocks to diversify their portfolios. An allocation in international stocks allows an investor to profit when U.S. markets underperform. International investments tend to be more risky than domestic ... more »
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Founded in 1961 and active as a stock market since February 1962, the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TSEC) is permissive about the investment of foreign capital. Its key index is the Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index, which produces ... more »
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Consider hiring a professional investment adviser to help you establish goals, assess your holdings and develop a strategy for reaching your goals. Alternatively, follow these steps to make smart decisions about your portfolio... more »