When is the time to dump a stock?

In order to achieve long-term financial success and comfort, all people will need to place at least some of their money in risky investments, such as stocks. Since the value of stocks are pretty volatile, knowing when to buy the stock and when to eventually dump it are very important factors which could have a [...]

Market timing; what you need to know

In the world of marketing time is money. Timing is everything when playing the stock markets and trying to make the biggest profit. Prices vary from one day to the next so it is important to be up to date on all information. When picking a stock the time of year can play a part. [...]

How to avoid high brokerage fees

According to Time magazine, many investment companies began methodically slashing their brokerage fees in early 2010. Schwab lowered trading prices from 12.95 to 8.95; Fidelity lowered commissions to a flat fee of 7.95 per trade. The big investment firms finally acknowledged what everyday investors have been saying for decades: fees matter. Choosing an investment company [...]

Stock market investing for the total beginner

Banks, hedge funds and mutual funds hire teams of professionals whose job it is to find the best investments for their clients. They learn about the product, visit the company, talk with the CEO, and do extensive statistical and fundamental analysis before recommending a particular stock. As a beginning investor you do not have access [...]