Investments
« Previous EntriesThree Enemies of Every Investor
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010For all the investors in the world, there are certain negative points which act against them. These enemies are common for all investors in every field whether it is stocks, property, business, or any other form of investment. These three enemies are fear, ignorance and greed.
Fear is one of the main factors which restrict a [...]
Dividend Reinvestment program
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010A dividend reinvestment program is a plan where a person (investor) is allowed to buy shares directly from the company without going through a broker. If a person wants to engage in this, they are required to first of all fill out a form from the company indicating that they want to invest in the [...]
What Is Shorting Stock?
Saturday, May 1st, 2010Before a person decides to trade in stocks they need a securities brokerage account. This can either be done online or physically where a broker will have to call the client. When opening such an account all that will be required is the cost running because it is not a requirement that a person has [...]
Buying Stock On A Margin
Monday, April 26th, 2010This is the term used when a person borrows some money from their stockbroker in order to buy more shares. The stock broker is a person who will buy the stocks on a margin. For shares that trade below 5$ there is no margin allowed on them. Stock brokers will at times help a [...]
Tips For Investing Socially And Environmentally Responsible Stocks
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010No matter how hungry for money a person may be, morals have to be put in place. There are many industries whose business does nothing but pollute the environment. People have to co-exist what come may. An investor should therefore ask themselves why they would invest in such companies. This may be tricky because most [...]
Effective Ways Of Approaching Private Investors
Friday, April 2nd, 2010Are you looking for private investors who will fund your business or project and make it come true? Well, there are some steps that you can take which you will help you to find the right private investor and also bag the best deal. Proper communication, planning and credibility are some of the factors [...]
Why People Don’t Consider Equity-Indexed Annuities as Good Investments
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010A lot of people do not consider equity indexed annuities as an ideal form of investment. Let us try to have an idea of the factors which make these types of investments not so popular among people. Equity indexed annuities do promise good returns and financial stability. However, the high risk factor that is [...]
Overcoming financial hardships with the help of equity investments
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Financial constraints are a part of our lives. In fact, the recession and economic downturn has added to our financial woes and has made us insecure in lots of ways. So how will you cope up with such financial difficulties and be stable in the long run. Well, equity investments can be a very good [...]
Investing in Money Market Funds is a Safer Bet
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010While investing, you should always try to look for a channel which is safe and not so prone to market conditions. By opting for a secure investment channel, you can enjoy better returns and financial stability. Money market funds are one such safe investing channel which offer you security and at the same time [...]
Making a small investment work
Saturday, February 27th, 2010Even small investment can work in your favor and let you have a big sum after some years. Only factor is the consistency and right investments to get the best out of your small investment.
• If you deposit small investment in schemes that provide compound interest you can multiply your investment easily. $100 can become $ [...]