Investment strategies, principles, instruments
In this first of a sequence of articles comparing the main approaches to investing, we will be looking at what is the value investment strategy. It is widely accepted that the main reference work on value investing is “The Intelligent… Continue Reading
Understanding how to use stop-loss strategies is a must if you are ever going to take your approach to stock market investing out of the limited realm of “buy and hold”. Simple definition: A stop-loss order is an order that… Continue Reading
This may be one of those stock market jargon terms that makes you glaze over when you hear it. On the other hand, perhaps now might really be the time to find out, what is short selling on the stock… Continue Reading
The reminiscences of a stock operator, by Edwin Lefevre, has the distinction of being one of the favorite reads and most recommended books among professional stock traders. This is a look at what the book says and whether the advice… Continue Reading
What is investing in the stock market? This is a very direct question and deserves a direct answer. Investing in the stock market is buying and selling shares in the ownership of companies. When you buy shares, the money you… Continue Reading
What is an index in the stock market? We’ve all heard newscasters report the stock market activity with a few words, like – ” The markets were strong today, the DOW closed one hundred points up, the Nasdaq Composite was up… Continue Reading
What is a trade in the stock market? This can seem like a simple question and much is written about stock market investing and trading that just assumes we all know what this means. There are aspects to trades in… Continue Reading
This article will condense the main principles and elements of stock investing every beginner needs to grasp into a single page stock investing 101 PDF. Most people’s relationship with and approach to investing changes over time as their needs change… Continue Reading
Spoiler alert! if there is anyone who wants to save the answer to the question, what does the capital asset pricing model do? to the end of this article, then close your eyes or cover up the next paragraph or… Continue Reading
At the start of any investment journey, if you were sitting down with a financial adviser they will lead you through a series of questions to understand your risk tolerance. But, let’s say you’re doing it yourself, then you could… Continue Reading