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The Basics of Fundamental Analysis

Jun 10, 2015

Looking to invest in stocks but don't know where to start? Analyzing a business can become complicated unless you have a basic road map....

Employee Stock Option Basics

Feb 24, 2014

If you have employee stock options, consider yourself lucky. If those stock options are "in the money," consider yourself even luckier....

Spotting Companies that may be Headed for Trouble

Feb 24, 2014

I want to deviate just a bit from our normal technical education and take a look at a bigger concern for today's investor. Most investors...

Understanding Stop Orders

Feb 24, 2014

First, let's discuss the use of stop orders. They are meant to be "NO-BRAINERS," a way to get out without having to think about it when you...

Covered Call Options

Feb 24, 2014

The use of "covered call" writing is an investment strategy that offers the INVESTOR (as opposed to the speculator) several advantages of...

Technical Analysis: A Potential Lifeline?

Feb 24, 2014

Among people who trade the stock market, the concept of technical analysis produces a wide range of reactions. Attitudes range from...

Growth versus Value: Is the Tide Turning

Feb 24, 2014

Let's start off by giving you a few definitions: Value Stocks: Most stock market experts would define a value stock as one that is priced...

Considering Your Options

Feb 24, 2014

To attract and keep top employees, more companies are offering them employee stock options. If you receive employee stock options as part...

Maximize Your Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Feb 24, 2014

Participating in your ESPP can make a substantial difference in the amount of money you are able to accumulate over your working years....

Dividends: Cash in Your Pocket

Feb 24, 2014

After a recent ill-fated spin in the fast lane, many investors are rediscovering the value of a more conservative approach toward...

A Return to Dividends?

Feb 24, 2014

During the bull market of the 1990s, dividends fell out of favor. With stock prices rising so dramatically, dividends didn't seem to...

Value & Growth?

Feb 24, 2014

In the world of finance the most difficult part is just understanding the definitions. Unfortunately, all definitions aren't consistent ?...

Stock Options: Bailout and Perhaps Abandonment

Feb 24, 2014

The premise of stock options is to tie the long-term financial performance of a corporation to its employees. This provides an "upside"...

Changes in Market Orders

Feb 24, 2014

When trading securities people don't think much about the order that they've placed. Today many people place orders through an advisor...

Measuring a Stock's Risk

Feb 24, 2014

Basically, stocks are subject to two types of risk - market risk and nonmarket risk. Nonmarket risk, also called specific risk, is the risk...

Income Growth with Dividends

Feb 24, 2014

Investors looking for income are increasingly hard pressed to find an inflation-beating yield matched with reasonable levels of risk. ...

The World of Stock Market Indexes

Feb 24, 2014

Historically, stock market indexes have been closely watched as an indicator of the market's overall performance. While that role is still...

Signs It's Time to Sell a Stock

Feb 24, 2014

It's always difficult to determine the proper time to sell a stock. What if you sell and the stock price increases dramatically? Or what if...

A Look at P E Ratios

Feb 24, 2014

Price/earnings (P/E) ratios are a common measure of stock value, both for individual stocks and the overall market. Calculating a P/E ratio...

Exit Stage Left: Stock Exit Strategies

Feb 24, 2014

Selling is probably the most important thing you do in your trading life, yet it is the hardest thing to do. I don't know if it is an ego...

Hot Stock Tips - What to be Wary About

Feb 05, 2014

Call it an occupational hazard but at some point at any social engagement I am asked "So what are the hot stocks"? I don't give hot...

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