Investment Advice: Video Series

The best investment returns typically come from stocks or mutual funds, though they also have higher risks. Understand the volatility of investing in high risk and high yield stocks with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

The advantage of investing is that you are able to get a return on the dollar and make money. The disadvantages of investments involve the inherent risk involved. Weigh the pros and cons of investing with help from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

To invest money, discuss investment strategies with a financial adviser to determine the best mix of investment for your money. Take more investment risks when younger, and pick more stable investments when nearing retirement with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Mutual funds tend to be less risky than buying individual stocks because of the diverse group of investments held by mutual funds. Consider the track record of the mutual fund manager, the individual securities in the fund, and the mutual fund company reputation to assess risk with help from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Day trading on the stock market involves investing in a stock early in the day and selling it later in the day for a quick, large return. While day trading has a potential for high rewards, it also has the potential for large losses. Find out more about day trading with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Day trading firms are companies that work together to research and participate in day trading in order to generate significant returns in a single day. Find out how day trading firms have years of experiences and tons of research to help make decisions with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

There are many types of investments for individuals, including real estate, stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, options and futures. Know your risk tolerance and your investment preferences with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

The minimum amount of money needed to start investing is typically between $500 and $1,000, though $5,000 will provide the best opportunity for diversification. Consider starting an investment portfolio that includes three to five different stocks with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Shorting stocks is when an investor borrows the shares of a stock from a brokerage, sells the shares at a high price, and then buys the share back at a lower price, effectively making up the difference between the high and low price. Find out how shorting stocks can lead to unlimited loses with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Stock margin accounts work by borrowing money from a brokerage and investing that money with hopes of high returns. Typically, margin accounts have high requirements in order to make sure the investor can cover losses that occur. Find out more about the requirements for setting up a margin account with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Swing day trading identifies trends that occur in stocks and works by buying and selling investments over short periods of time. Find out how levels of resistance and support are researched for swing day trading with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

The top brokerage firms include Meryl Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Paine Webber, and Bear Sterns. Find out how online brokerage firms, such as E*Trade and Scottrade, have become popular with information from a financial consultant in this free video on brokerage firms.

CD, or certificate of deposit, investments are made for a fixed period of time, which is determined during the purchase. Find out how CDs are low-risk investments insured by the FDIC with informaiton from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Choose a stockbroker by finding a brokerage firm that fits your financial goals and preferences. Use a traditional brokerage to get more direction and support or an online brokerage for cheaper trading. Find out more about finding the right stockbroker with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on stockbrokers.

A mutual fund is a pool of investments placed in a number of different securities by a mutual fund company. An IRA is similar to a mutual fund, except that IRA contributions are made post-tax and have to be made and withdrawn in specified amounts. Choose between a mutual fund and an IRA with help from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

The way stock options work is that an investor is offered a contract to buy a stock at a set price during a time period, after which, the option will expire. Find out how stock options do not require the investor to purchase the stock with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Stock splits occur when a company offers more shares at a reduced price in order to get more investors. Learn how stock splits do not change the value of an overall investment, though they often mean the company is growing, with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

When building a stock portfolio, diversifying investments by purchasing stocks from different companies, different sectors and of different risk levels. Purchase stocks for a portfolio from retail sectors, industrial sectors and stable companies using advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

When choosing your first stock, pick a company that is well-known, reputable and highly trusted. Buy stocks in a company you are familiar with using advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Commodity trading typically works in the form of futures, with investors agreeing to purchase a specified amount of a commodity at a specific price. Discover how risky commodities trading can be, and how outside factors make a huge impact, with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

A money market account is similar to a savings account where money is deposited and used by the bank for investments. Invest money in a money market account as a secure, low-risk investment option with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Stock trading simulations allow students to invest imaginary money into the stock market in order to learn how the market works. Find out how stock trading simulations train business students without the consequences of losing money with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Online investment brokerages allow investors to buy and sell stocks for a low fee and from any location with the Internet. Invest online, understanding that there is not as much support as a traditional brokerage would offer, with tips from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Stock trading accounts with no commission typically charge a flat rate for trades when buying and selling. No-commission trading has become popular with the rise in Internet trading. Learn more about the pros and cons of flat fee trades with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

To set up an investment trading account, consider individual goals and financial resources, compare online brokerages, find out the minimum deposit amount, and find out the charge per trade. Get advice from a traditional brokerage firm on investment trading accounts with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.