Investing Archive

Ethical investing is related to socially responsible investing (SRI) that focuses on integrating sustainable practices into the long-term value of an organization. Socially responsible investing recognizes that business strategies are directly related to social, economic, …

“Gold is the currency of kings, silver is the currency of Gentlemen, barter is the currency of peasants, and debt is the currency of slaves.” – from The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. …

Investing is very rewarding. In fact, it is believed to be one or if not the best way to accumulate wealth. However, investing, though as simple as it sounds, isn’t easy. There are several factors …

In historical research it has been demonstrated that some days of the week have indeed been better than others for buying and selling shares. However, since finance and economics is generally not a pure science, …

A market analysis is a particularly common part of the home selling process; a seller hires a real estate agent to compile a list of properties similar to theirs in order to determine the current …

The strategy of buying pre-foreclosures is to create a situation where everyone wins. This type of strategy involves just you, the homeowner, and in some cases the lender. Because the homeowner has been delinquent on …

Investing in a mobile home has many benefits. The type of benefits vary according to the type of investor, and what your expectations are. The benefit of equity is often not available, but other benefits …

A capital gain occurs when you sell an asset at a cost that exceeds what you paid for it.  Just as an example, if you bought a house for $150,000 and then ten years later …

With the economic slowdown easing gradually, the subdued home markets have gained some life although it is still difficult for homeowners to attract buyers for a nominated price. At the same time, the competition between …

We have all seen the advertisements for “Home Auctions” lately. But before you go out and think you are getting a great deal, think again. What these people don’t tell you is that you are …

Coin collecting, like stamp collecting, is a hobby suitable for all ages. There are several things that need to be taken into account, both positive and negative, before starting collecting coins in earnest. Building up …

Mutual funds can be a good choice for many people who want to invest in the stock market. In general, mutual funds invest in a variety of stocks, allowing an investor to have a lot …

Introduction Forex trading simply refers to the global trading in Currencies. The forex trading volume is the largest in the world of all the commodities traded. Everyday, about $3.2 trillion worth of trades occur in …

The best investment right now for any amount of money is gold and silver. As the U.S. dollar continues to plumb new depths, the precious metals are going to keep going up. By bailing out …

A mutual fund is a professionally managed pool of investments, funded by people’s money in the hope that the pooled investments will make a profit. Imagine that you, our two best friends, and I, decided …

Investors in Apple Inc (Nasdaq: AAPL) have been richly rewarded in terms of capital appreciation. Listed on the Nasdaq Global Select (Nasdaq GS) exchange, Apple has delivered fabulous returns both in the short term and …

When it comes to investing, everybody has certain goals and aspirations. However, we have found that there are certain guidelines every aspiring real estate investor needs to know: 1. Compare Property Values and Rents Financial …

I wondering were all the attention in the real estate market is heading. I know any real estate agent will tell you “things are starting to pick up. It’s a great to buy and new …

Investing in real estate, otherwise known as bricks and mortar, has become a very popular choice for many people over the past decade, but many people considering this investment option do not really consider all …

Is there a right way to cash in saving’s bonds? So, you’ve got a huge stack of U.S. Savings Bonds to cash in and you’re wondering where and how you are going to do this. …

Economic globalization has abolished trade and investment barriers, and has integrated global supply chains. In this context, emerging markets have become the new “rich industrial countries,” distinguishing themselves from developed markets and playing an important …

Have you ever had the feeling while looking over your investment portfolio that a stewardess might appear at any moment holding one of those passenger safety briefing seat belts, and a diagram detailing the nearest …

A bond is a debt security with fixed rules. The issuer promises the bond holder to pay interest upon the bond at the coupon rate, and to repay the principal when the bond reaches maturity. …

Successful financial speculation is a matter of playing probabilities consistently. No trader knows what the market is going to do next. But every trader should have a good idea of what the market is likely …

Experts believe that the US economy will continue its slow growth in the year 2012. Top investment strategists and portfolio managers are of the opinion that it is still possible to earn money by investing …

The most realistic vehicle for doubling investment capital in one month can be found in speculative trading of the stock and commodity derivative contract markets, and it is not out of the question to make …

Funds are the money and resources that an organization uses to implement their goals and make payments to their service providers. All organizations run on funds and this is their key element. The sources and …

How lease length affects the value of an apartment ? In fact the smaller time eventually left on the rent, the much less real estate is appreciated on.An unexpired period of rental of 100 years …

 Vanilla foreign exchange options are a type of option that allow two currencies to be exchanged at a  pre-authorized date using a pre-determined currency exchange rate. Vanilla foreign exchange options   are similar to stock options …

With the high price of gasoline, looking for a replacement transportation fuel is back in the thoughts of many, and one of the oldest solutions may be making a comeback: the electric car. GM, for …