Welcome to selling covered calls explained. Of all the options strategies an investor and trader can use, selling or writing covered calls probably carries the lowest risk. At the same time, selling covered calls is a straightforward way to use… Continue Reading
Sometimes, in discussions about investing with friends and acquaintances, I am stunned at how so many people have strange and negative attitudes towards stock options. To try and rehabilitate options from the bad rap they have been getting, here is… Continue Reading
If you are new to the realm of stock investing and starting out with modest sums to invest, most likely you have heard of ETFs or Exchange Traded Funds. You have probably learned that ETFs are an easy and accessible… Continue Reading
Have you been looking for some thrifty ideas for saving money? Some of these you may already be doing, some may be more or less suitable depending on your circumstances, some may be seen by your friends and family as a… Continue Reading
What is the best investment strategy for retirement? There is a tried and tested answer to this question. The generally accepted wisdom is that you should hold the percentage of bonds in your portfolio that matches your age in years.… Continue Reading
What is crowdfunding for real estate? Everyone has heard about GoFundMe. Most of us understand that people go online to raise money for some cause or other, often a charitable or a worthy one. Some people also raise money for… Continue Reading
At some point, as you build your investment portfolio of stocks and bonds, you will likely reach a time when you think about how to start in real estate investment. Stocks, bonds, and other asset classes are typically only available… Continue Reading
What is the average cost of a financial advisor? There is a simple four-part answer to this question. A registered or certified financial advisor will usually charge you an annual fee of around 1% of the value of your assets… Continue Reading
Are you in over your head and have you been wondering what is the quickest way to get out of debt? Let’s assume for starters that you are not thinking of dropping everything and taking on a new identity. Let’s say… Continue Reading
Have you been looking for recommended debt relief programs? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Seeking debt relief assistance is not something anyone does lightly but sometimes it is unavoidable. If you’ve already decided you need to contact a… Continue Reading
Have you been looking for a George Gilder Life After Google review? Well, here you are and this is my personal take on Life After Google by Geroge Gilder. There are some big ideas expressed in this book. The crux… Continue Reading
What is low volatility investing and why should investors learn about it? Low volatility is one of the factors investors can apply to select stocks that are more resilient to market downturns. There are low volatility factor funds and low… Continue Reading
What is the quality investing strategy? On the surface, the answer is quite simple. It just means that you build a portfolio composed of high-quality assets. Quality is also an investing factor as this article explains. In the case of… Continue Reading
What are investing style factors, and how can you use them to improve the returns on your stock portfolio? Both are excellent questions. Style factors are different ways to slice and dice approaches to the market. Many investment funds draw… Continue Reading
Many investors and traders who are building their knowledge and experience with investing and trading will wonder whether to get into swing trading for a profit and just how profitable swing trading can be. First, we need to define swing… Continue Reading