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Exchange Traded Funds


They call 'em ETFs.There are hundreds of them.

Why You Need To Buy and Sell Gold Coins (Part 3)


Putting Rare Coin Market Cycles to Work for You..

Ask The SEC


Who is the SEC and why should I ask them anything? The Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC is the government bureau that regulates the securities industry. They make the regulations that all stock exchange listed companies, brokerage houses and mutual funds must follow.

It Must Be Joe Cockers Market


Agonizing displays of poor theatrics failed to entertain my mind one recent Saturday evening. I scrolled across several television channels hoping for an engaging program.

Buy: Hold: Sell: Jump


I'm sitting here at my computer desk with a cup of coffee at my elbow. The coffee rest in a mug, the mug garnished with the words Buy, Hold, Sell, Jump, vertically along its sides.

Stock Market Horizons: Gold $3,000, Oil $70


In the last two decades, even though gold prices have dwindled from $850 to $350 an ounce, there are still market gurus who predict gold price to hit $3000 an ounce. Hecla seems to be quite bullish about the future.

CYA


You all know what CYA stands for. Of course, Cover Your Assets.

Coca-Cola - A Value Stock?


There has been much talk lately about Coca-Cola and its potential as a value stock - as it now spots a dividend yield of 2.6% (which is the highest dividend yield since the late 1980s) and a P/E or less than 21 - right at the bottom of its five-year low.

Top Ten Investment Mistakes


1. Lacking an investment plan a/k/a/ "Don't take a trip without packing the map".

Keep Stock Market Investment Profits


Have you had one of those huge investment winners - a stock that went from $2.00 to $80.

Stock Market Retirement Investment Plan


For a successful retirement investment plan to work in the stock market, some 'reasonably sure' assumptions would have to be made:The retirement investment plan must take into consideration the one prevailing constant in any stock market security - risk and uncertainty. Understanding that risk and uncertainty are the key factors that propels the return on investment in the stock market far beyond the returns of Passbook Savings Accounts, CD's or Bonds are a start.

Trading Commodity Futures Using Support and Resistance - Paper Trading


Setting Up a Paper Trading AccountQuestion: I cannot trade with "real money" as yet; however, how do I go about setting up a paper trade account?Answer: You can paper trade various ways and it really does not require that you have anything more specialized than a notebook to track your trades and access to charts.Begin by funding your paper trading account with the amount of money you think you will really begin with, whether it is $2000 or $20,000.

How Do I Start Investing Online and What Are Some Basic Tips?


If you are new to investing online, don't put your entire life savings into an online account. Start with a smaller sum, which will be easier to handle and keep track of.

Investigate Before You Invest


"Through wisdom is a house built. And by understanding it is established.

Dont Catch a Falling Knife


One of the most common mistakes made by inexperienced investors is trying to "catch a falling knife". This is the phrase used to describe the habit of buying stocks that are in "freefall", and is a poor strategy, albeit common among new investors.

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