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Do you jump out of bed each morning excited about the day that is in front of you and what you are going to experience and learn? Do you have a hunger for more success in the primary 3 areas of your life? Trading, Trading and Trading? Just kidding, of course! There is more to life than Trading! But this post will really dive into the trading and investing side of things.

Are Cheap Stocks a Good Investment?

In these days of economic distress, many people are looking to invest in cheap stocks. The amount of liquid cash in the hands of ordinary investors is not much. So, at least a part of that cash can be used in buying cheap stocks. However, it is essential that you know the ins and outs of investing very thoroughly if you are to venture in the world of cheap stocks. You should know about investing in penny stocks successfully and should be able to monitor the market closely.

Danger Of Debt In Bear Markets – Part 2

It is vital to focus on the company balance sheet in bear markets because most money can be lost in a downturn by investing in companies that are badly financed. It is crucially important, therefore, to assess the financial strength of companies. So how does one go about measuring the financial strength of companies? In order to assess the financial risks facing a company the key is understanding how balance sheets are constructed, how much debt there is and the cost and pressures of servicing it.

Picking Winners In A Downturn: Asset-Plays

Unlike Warren Buffett, arguably too many investors lack discipline, ignore company fundamentals and just follow the latest fad or trend. One useful criterion to use to pick winners that Ben Graham would support is buying shares at a discount to their net asset value. The market has a tendency to over-react to adverse news and be manic-depressive in a downturn. Because of this from time to time, particularly in bear markets, investors will be presented with compelling pricing anomalies and asset-plays well worth further research.

5 Most Important Things You Need to Know Before You Start Investing in the Stock Market

The stock market is a great way to make money, but it is also risky. It involves risking the money you have not just the money you could make. If you’re completely new to investing, here are five of the most important things you need to know before you get started.

Knowing What a Stock Broker Is and How He Helps in Finding the Top Stocks to Buy

Are you new to investing? Do you find it somehow a tricky quest? Well then, you might as well consider the idea of getting a stock broker work on your behalf and help you find the top stocks to buy.

The Power of Investing in Top Dividend Paying Stocks

Whenever I talk to someone about the virtues of investing in dividend paying stocks for the long haul, I always have to give a concrete example of how the power of compounded dividends (no matter how small) will add up to solid wealth over time. Phillip Morris and Pepsi are two classic examples of how top dividend paying stocks can build a solid cash flow over time. Here are some others just to prove this point:

The Achilles Heel Of Investing In Equities

When adopting an earnings-based approach to investing in stocks (i.e. based on an estimate of a company’s future profits) the Achilles heel is the reliability of broker forecasts. In other words, the most important issue facing you when considering whether to invest is whether an analyst’s earnings forecasts can be relied upon.

Find a Good Stock Broker That Will Help You Pick the Best Stocks to Buy

Let’s cut to the chase. Finding the best stocks to buy and making an investment is not easy. In fact, it can be trickier than what you think. It requires enough knowledge, effort, and may even eat up a major portion of your time.

Danger Of Debt In Bear Markets – Part 1