How to Overcome Emotions in Selling Stocks?
Do you know why pro traders keep on maintaining their portfolio with a maximum no. of winning trades and amateur traders struggle to maintain the consistency in winning trades? Pro traders know when to exit from a stock even if it’s in a losing position.
Warren Buffet’s Public SecretIn his preface to the book “The Intelligent Investor”, Warren Buffet says; “If you follow the behavioural and business principles that Graham advocates – and if you pay special attention to the invaluable advice in Chapter 8 and 20 – you will not get a poor result from your investments”. Chapter 8 is entitled: The investor and market fluctuations and chapter 20 is entitled: “Margin of safety” as the central concept of investment. Chapter 8 warns of the pitfalls of following the herd and Chapter 20 emphasizes the protection against loss or discomfiture.
Asset Allocation Based On Beta and Alpha DriversAsset allocation has become very important in the diversification of a portfolio. This article distinguishes between beta and alpha drivers and what instrument goes into each class. Portfolios have been allocated following the more traditional way but more and more institutions have began using alternative beta and alpha drivers to generate extra return. However it must be noted that alpha can be positive or negative and thus institutions must be cautious to stay within their acceptable risk benchmarks.
Is Investing In Stocks Or Real Estate A Bigger Gamble For Your Future?In today’s economy there’s a hefty debate between investors, the battle is between stock and real estate. Although traditionally through the companies they work for Americans are typically forced, if not penalized if they do not invest in stocks. Let’s take a look at the alternative, real estate, and maybe why it may be the smarter bet of the two
Turn $500 Into $5000 With Penny StocksEver wanted to make some extra money quickly but wasn’t sure how? With penny stocks you can turn $500 into $5000 within days of investing in a company. Perfect for the college student or teen who is strapped for cash and doesn’t have a lot of time to work. In this article I will explain to you what exactly penny stocks are and how to succeed with them.
Why Fertilizer Provides The Best Exposure To The Agriculture SectorThe highest profits in the Agriculture Sector are being made by the companies who supply farmers with what they need to grow healthy crops. Few, if any, farmers are being productive without fertilizers. This article exposes why you should look a little closer at investing in the fertilizer industry.
US Stocks Perform High in 2012 Despite OddsKeen to know how US stocks performed in 2012? Here’s looking back at the year that just passed, dawning an ever excited mood among stock market investors.
The Secret Component in InvestingLuck and skill are said to be the secret component in investing. Why? These two are essential factors needed for investment trading and financial success, but obtaining the victory is not easy and sometimes clean it can be luck.
The Quotation Board 101The First Quotation Board segment of the FSE open market has been closed to new admissions since December 2011 and then closed entirely on December 15, 2012. This means that companies then listed on the First Quotation Board segment were required to either upgrade to the Entry Standard, General Standard or Primary Standard segment of the FSE or be delisted. For the approximated 450 affected companies the question now arises whether they complied with the stricter rules or prefer to leave the stock exchange. The closure of the First Quotation Board will make the Second Quotation Board now known as the Quotation Board, an appealing option for issuers seeking to go public on the FSE.
The Two Market Trends That Stock Traders Should WatchMarket trend reversals provide buying opportunities. This short article describes an established trend change and another that is developing. Gather your cash and watch for the time to buy!