Dividend Stocks – What’s All the Hype About?
Low interest rates may have spurred the economy somewhat, but they have been devastating for retired people who have a low tolerance for risk. Investors and their advisors are turning toward alternatives that pay higher returns, but these vehicles necessarily carry higher risk. Among these alternatives, some investors are considering the purchase of stocks that pay reliable dividends.
Is This As Good As It Gets For Now?The euro-zone debt crisis has faded from headlines. The U.S. economic recovery has surprised with its strength. The S&P 500 has gained 26% in just four months. But the rally is potentially losing momentum. Could the market be saying this is as good as it gets?
Top 5 Ways to Trade Stocks and Make MoneyIn this article, you learn the different analysis that you can use to trade stocks. I’m using technical analysis so you will learn how to use technical analysis to trade stocks and make money in the stock market.
The Dow Crosses 13,000 – Now What?For the first time since May of 2008 the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 13,000. Hopefully many readers held firm since the day of the Dow at 6547 in March of 2009 and have been able to enjoy the recovery in their investment accounts. Those that have been waiting for the 2012 “pullback” to put their money to work have missed out on a nearly 8% run in the S&P 500 since the start of the year.
Shares – Benefits And DisadvantagesShares can benefit people who wish to gain exposure to an asset that has capital growth potential (although volatile) and income. However be careful of the disadvantages.
Market Analysis: Knowing Where Your Stocks Are GoingThe stock market can be intimidating for some people who are planning to get into investing. It’s an unpredictable and dynamic financial force that can give people some reasons to be concerned about and think more than twice when planning on investing on it. Even with its limitless opportunities to earn profits and in a very short period of time, the risk of losing much is also making the investments risky.
Tips on Finding Good Small Cap Stocks to Invest InSmall cap value stocks are the best asset class to invest in. There are some tips an investor should consider when trying to find good small cap value stocks.
Stock Market Seasonality – Time the Stock Market by Knowing the Seasonal Trend StrategyThere is stock market seasonality, and we can see it by looking at stock market seasonal charts. The seasonal tendencies are then extracted from the charts can be used to provide a context for trades which occur within the year. By using a seasonal trend strategy we can isolate high probability times to buy stocks based on stock market seasonality.
Simple Moving Averages – A Big Trading AdvantageSimple moving averages can be used to determine trends, momentum, support and resistance. Learn how moving averages can give you a big trading advantage. It could help you make a fortune.
Stockpicking Part 2 – Bottom Up AnalysisSuccessful stockpicking can be the result of many different approaches. This articles explains the bottom up approach, which focuses on picking a stock based upon its fundamentals, rather than the broader industry and economy around it.