Stock Market Basics

Stock markets represent and portray the commercial and economical strength of a country. The economy of a country relies on the stock market to a great extent, since they trade in the stocks of major companies.

The Basics of Investing in Stocks and Shares

Stocks can be considered a tool for building wealth, as they are a part of almost every investment portfolio. They represent the ownership of a company and are bought in the form of shares.

Mutual Funds - A Secure Investment

Mutual funds are a collection of stocks and/or bonds invested in different securities, which include fixed market securities and money market instrumentals. It facilitates investors to put their money under an efficient investment management.

Stock Investing Tips - Stay Focused

When buying a stock it is important to remember why you are investing. Losing focus or becoming distracted is a surefire way to achieve poor results.

Electronic Arts: Buy or Sell

As the new generation of video games will finally take over this November with the release of Nintendo’s Wii and Sony’s PS3, should you, as an investor, be interested in purchasing shares of affected companies such as Electronic Arts (ERTS)? An answer to this question may unfortunately surprise you.

Using Technical Analysis in Day Trading

Technical analysis describes different ways of predicting the future of the market you are trading. Technical analysis helps identifying the type of market that exists, whether it is trending or range bound.

Buy and Sell Rules from a Professional Investor

An brief look at buy and sell rules for investing in the stock market. Includes some of the most important lessons a stock investor should use for capital growth, capital preservation and choice of investments.

Chevron: Will the Drop in the Price of Oil Hurt Earnings?

As Chevron (CVX) will report earnings this week, you may be wondering if it will be beneficial to purchase shares of this company in attempt of earning higher capital gains. You may also be wondering why I am endorsing the purchase of this equity at a time when oil prices are at its lowest point for this year. While such is a valid claim, there is a more profound reason to the success that Chevron will post this week which will surprise many investors throughout Wall Street.

How is a Stock's Value Calculated?

This article helps you undrstand a little about the sometimes-mysterious world of investing. He explains that no matter how much math you use to calculate a stock's value, there is an important part people forget about.

The Stockmarket & The Six Blind Men

Depending on one’s perspective reality may be experienced and viewed differently. Is your perspective of the Stockmarket serving you?

Stock Investing: Buy-and-Hold vs. Timing

This article compares and contrasts buy-and-hold with timing. It suggests that timing, used properly, can be a valid risk-control technique, and that buy-and-hold is not always the best strategy in stock investing.

Socially Responsible Mutual Funds

Investing can have a dark side. There are plenty of shady business ventures which may not be legally but are definitely not moral. There are people out there who believe that to get ahead in business, investing, and life you have to do unpleasant things.

What is the Difference Between Trading a Stock and Trading a Stock Option

Stock and stock options are terms which are commonly used interchangeably. However, they are two completely different types of investments. The term stock refers a piece of the company purchased by an investor with a small investment.

Understanding Bull and Bear Markets

One of the most confusing parts of the stock market are the terms used to describe it. The motion of the stock market is usually defined in terms of bull and bear markets. Many people use these terms and almost no one can define what they mean or where they came from.

Selling Stocks

When is it appropriate to sell stocks?. One need not keep a stock for ever. It is always wise to sell a portion of the investment when there is a reasonable profit. Otherwise it may be too late in case it falls for some reason or other.