Monthly Archives: February 2012

Investing in bonds is a common investment choice in America. In fact, according to Larry Burkett, most Americans will probably invest in a bond at one time or another during their lives. He considers bonds to be “the backbone for …

Analyst calls provide an excellent way to get detailed information about a company and its future projections. Listening to analyst calls is a key component to fundamental analysis advised when trading stocks. Company sponsored calls are primarily for institutional investors …

The Federal government controls aspects of the economy like interest rates, the amount of money in circulation and the inflation rate. Track these regularly as part of your fundamental analysis in the trading world. They serve as good indicators of …

With the housing boom of the past recent years, real estate was the place to ensure a good return on your investment. With the birth of widespread consumer credit after World War II, more families could afford to buy a …

In investing, it is important to be attuned to the stagse the economy cycles through called the business cycle. To help discern which part of the business cycle the economy is in, the National Board of Economic Research officially declares …

The Birth of the New York Stock Exchange The New York Stock Exchange is one of the best known industry brands in the world. This giant in the industry had its humble beginnings under a buttonwood tree. On May 17. …

Most traders spend time using technical analysis to track trends in the stock market. However, taking time to analyze the fundamentals of a stock can put you one step ahead of the rest. Financial information about a company’s activities and …

The first step in investing is saving. In 1984, Americans saved an average of 10.8% of their income. In 2011, it is now at 3.6 percent of personal disposable income, its lowest level since the month the recession began. Paul Ashworth, …

Risk taking is a necessary part of investing. However, it’s advisable to find a balance between the risk-taking extremes of all or nothing. We can define this as a margin of safety. Chris Farrell, Economics Editor of Marketplace Money and …

Risk taking in life is inevitable. When it comes to investing, there are degrees of risk-taking involved. For some, investing money is seen as a game. For others, investing provides income. Regardless of motive, wise investments involve a fair amount …