Investing Archive

According to the CAP Times, “rehypothecation” is a controversial and decades old scheme that carries out out a simple tactic: use one source of capital to finance multiple loans, then use the loan funds to …

Over the last few years, uncertainty has become the only certainty in the economy. This is probably set to continue, even before whisperings of the next potential crash, financial analysts were referring to the delicate and …

The 6 Best Times Of The Day To Trade A Stock 1. Post-opening buying: Let’s say a stock rises 5 percent or more during the opening and there’s no news about it. Typically, the stock …

The answer to this question is dependent on the issue of what is the nature of the investment to which the borrowed funds will be applied. But prior to exploring the nature of the investment, …

In today’s extremely modern and technologically advanced world it’s no surprise things can be done much easier. Now if you’re like most people (and chances are you are if you’re reading this article) you own …

Presumably, this question stems from the current annual limit on IRA (Individual Retirement Accounts) contributions in the U.S. Presently, this limit is at $4,000 for both 2006 and 2007. Contributions made for tax year 2006, …

I’ve heard lots of people tell me how they would love to buy their first home. They tell me how they want at least 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, a garage, etc. When I ask them …

Many people consider upgrading their house but are not sure if it is worth it in terms of an investment. It is and here is why. Below are the six most important reasons why investing …

A certificate of deposit (CD) is an investment made with a bank for a specified time frame. A CD is usually issued by commercial banks or brokerage firms. CDs bear a specific period maturity rate …

These hard economic times make it quite difficult to make ends meet. People of all ages are finding new needs for money. Many companies are laying off employees every day. People all over are finding …

The Initial Public Offering of Zynga, when its stock was first sold to the public, went poorly. The stock rose slightly at first, but ultimately it fell flat. At one point on its first day …

Factors Affecting Forex Trading Forex Currency Trading is affected by several factors which are mostly external to an individual. Most important of these are GDP, trade reports, unemployment and interest reports. One beauty of FX …

Investment research on the internet can be very rewarding in reaping the benefits of other peoples’ knowledge. There are countless numbers of websites who are willing and ready to freely give of their investment strategies …

In the World of investing the practice of hedging is used to combat inflationary pressures. This is done in order to protect one’s investments from adverse circumstances arising in particular industries and sectors, economic down …

With money to invest, there’s a need to make sure funds will have been invested wisely. For this reason and others, many people opt to have a registered stock broker or financial adviser handle their …

As with any big investment there are many aspects to consider when purchasing a vacation home wherever it is located in the world. Pros: A holiday home is an asset which will hopefully increase in …

ETF stands for “exchange traded fund”. In essence, an ETF is a portfolio managed by a financial institution. When you buy shares in an ETF, your money is allocated toward maintaining that portfolio. ETF shares …

Speculation is often denigrated as a close relative of gambling. Investing, meanwhile, is praised as an extension of saving. These characterizations have merit, but they are not the exact truth. In reality, a speculator buys …

Junk bonds are bonds that are sold for a specific purpose with the expectation that those who purchase the bonds will be repaid (with interest) when that purpose is achieved. Often these bonds are offered …

Hedge funds and Mutual funds are both pools of moneys invested by individuals ran by a professional money manager. However, to say they are the same thing would be a horrible mistake. Investors should know …

Online stock market trading software is a delight for investors who prefer to do trading at the comfort of their homes. Online trading was introduced in early 90’s. Before that, investors had to visit stock …

A Basic Share Trading Plan in a Nutshell For The Beginner. For those who are interested here is my “trading plan”. Here it is in a nutshell:- 1. Do your homework/research. 2. Know the amount …

When you invest in a bond, you are essentially entering into a financial relationship with an institution that is loaning it money in exchange for locking in an interest rate. The borrower is either a …

The financial market actually has many different “instruments”. What this basically means is that different instruments are really just securities that are traded in financial markets. Here are just a few of them.             -United …

This question comes down to the context of the investment. At first glance, this may appear to be an absurd question. A BMW is an automobile and as such is a depreciating asset. BMWs are …

Within the enormous spectrum of financial tools, preferred stocks occupy a special position. These stocks are technically equity securities though they share key characteristics with several debt instruments. Some financial analysts rightly refer to them …

High yield bond funds are easy to understand if you can grasp the basic contradiction at their heart. Investors think of bonds and bond funds as the safe part of their portfolios. Bond pricing stays …

Apartments are arguably one of the best real estate investments that you can make. It is impractical to believe that you will be able to cover every possible advantage that investing in apartments has. As …

Precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium, are important considerations in any investment portfolio. They are often used as a mode of diversification of investment and like any investment vehicle have advantages and …

Companies Benefiting From Regulation of the Derivative Market One of the most obvious contributing factors to the current global financial crisis has been the long-standing and chronic lack of regulation in almost all sectors of …