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How to Convert a Stock Market Recession Into an Opportunity

When the financial crisis is deeper and prolonging, an investor should take it as a challenge and devise plans to convert it into an opportunity. A crisis is not for wasting but investing as per the demands of the situation.

Investing in Tough Economic Times

Even the best and most experienced of the investors in the stock market faces a challenge as to how to weather a bearish market condition or an economic downturn. However, the fact remains that sticking to the fundamentals or basics of stock/investment portfolio management can help any investor tide over bad market conditions.

SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) – The Myths Exposed

SIP is nothing but the process of investing your money bit by bit every month or so in equal proportions. This is in total contrast to investing huge sum of money at once. Historically, this has been said to be the preferred way of investing in the stock market and surviving its highs and lows.

Trading Stocks – Basic Investment Guide

If the game of trading stocks is new to you, simplify your life by trading stocks called ETFs. Here’s an investment guide that highlights the advantages.

Don’t Confuse Stop Limits With Stops

One of the biggest mistakes I have made was confusing a stop limit order with a stop order. This could potentially be very harmful to your account.

Covered Calls During Volatile Times

Covered calls can be a great way to profit when the stock market is trending sideways. If you don’t know which way stocks are going to go it isn’t a bad idea to sell some calls on strong stocks.

Forget PE Ratios When Assessing Value

“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” Warren Buffet. The Price Earnings Ratio or PE ratio is one of the most, if not ‘the most’ cited financial ratio.

Russian Stocks & the Ruble Come Crashing Down!

Never invested in Russia or its currency? Let me tell you why you should still be concerned about the sell off in their stocks and currency. Read on…

5 Investment Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make!

Many investors are unsuccessful because they repeat classical mistakes. Don’t be one of them!

Selling Stock Short in a Bad Economy

Short selling is still somewhat of a mysterious practice to most investors, who generally have only bought stocks or mutual funds in the past. Indeed, short selling requires a mental adjustment for many people, who can’t understand how you could sell something that you don’t actually own.