Stocks

When newcomers start to invest, one of the first lessons they come across is a lesson on diversification. Just about every article with tips on reaching investing success talks about diversification. On the other hand, some of the world’s most…

In doing their stock market research, many new investors come across ads and articles explaining that low-priced penny stocks representative of new companies are the key to going from rags to riches. Often driven by a desire to live the…

So, you’re considering trying your hand in the stock market. You’ve done a ton of research but you feel overwhelmed with the number of stocks on the market to choose from. Where do you start and how do you go…

There are two vastly different ways to make money in the stock market. The first is to buy and hold stocks, looking to earn income through dividends and generate growth in capital as valuations grow over time. The second is to execute…

When you decide to invest, you’ll quickly realize that there are several different types of investment vehicles to choose from. Not only are there stocks, bonds, funds, and a wide range of other choices, there are different classes of assets. Because…

Up until recently, a short squeeze wasn’t something most investors thought about very often. With short positions generally held by large institutional investors and squeezes tending to happen among penny stocks, the everyday investor isn’t usually exposed to these types…

As you get started in the world of investing, you may realize that it’s not quite what you thought it was. You’ve heard the stories of those who got rich in the market, of the massive runs in value that…

As you start to get your feet wet in the figurative pool that is the stock market, you’ll hear the word “dividends” over and over again. You often hear that dividends are important, dividends are income, and dividends should be…

In the stock market, poorly timed decisions to buy and sell stocks will cost you money, and properly timed decisions to buy and sell shares will result in profits. Even once you’ve got the factors to consider when buying stocks…