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Investing in the stock market is likened to gambling and is not for the faint of heart. Learn about different ways to invest in the stock market with tips from a futures and options floor trader in this free video series on investing.
There are 10 videos in this series:
An IRA, or individual retirement account, is a way Americans can invest for the future via a Roth IRA or traditional IRA. Learn the difference between each type of retirement account and their tax implications with insight from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
Precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium are solid investments due to the way they retain monetary value. Invest in precious metals, which can offset big losses in a stock or bond portfolio, with advice from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
Investing in gold futures is done by purchasing a contract for gold at a later date but paying for it now. Understand more about gold futures and the difference between a spot price and futures price with tips from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
Investing in gold mines can be risky due to problems, like the mine being badly managed, and the instability of the countries where the mines reside. Make sure to research any potential gold mine investments before making a decision with advice from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
Investing in nanotechnology involves finding companies that specialize in this practice and researching what the companies are about. Discover more about investing in nanotechnology and historical trends of investing in other types of technology, with insight from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
Learning how to trade stocks can be done with the help of online or classroom courses, but make sure to research the instructor's background. Sign up a for a stock trading class with visual information for a smoother learning experience with tips from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
When looking for an online trading broker, be sure to compare how much the cost per trade is and the charge per lot. Find an online trading company, but always read the restrictions before signing up with them, with tips from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
When using an online broker for stock trading, make sure to formulate a strategy as to how long to hold on to stocks before selling them. Trade stocks online, but start small and be careful not to lose money too fast, with advice from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
A stop order is the position at which an investment should be sold back at to avoid losing too much money. Understand the difference between a loss stop and a profit stop with tips from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
The London Stock Exchange is the oldest continuously running major stock exchange and has been around since 1896. Learn more about the London Stock Exchange and how it has not been closed due to war in the last two centuries with insight from a futures and options floor trader in this free video on investing.
Personal finance is the application of financial principles to the monetary decisions of an individual or family unit. It addresses the ways in which individuals or families obtain, budget, save, and spend monetary resources over time, while taking various financial risks and future life events into account. Components of personal finance might include checking and savings accounts, credit cards and consumer loans, investments in the stock market, retirement plans, social security benefits, insurance policies, and income tax management. In this free video series on investing, learn about the stock market from a futures and options floor trader. First, learn about investing in precious metals, gold futures and gold mining. Next, he discusses investing in nanotechnology, trading stocks and trading stocks online. Finally, discover what a stop order is in investing and about the London Stock Exchange.
Mark Griffith Mark Griffith has graduated in economics and philosophy at Clare College, Cambridge. He has been a futures and options floor trader at LIFFE (London International Financial Futures Exchange). Griffith is currently working as a business journalist with the following specialist areas: energy, commodities and special currencies.dkdk
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