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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You don?t have to be trading
- As a novice trader, you'll often feel the need to trade.You may be bored or frustrated. Or you just want to try a certain type of trade.STOP!Realize that you don't have to be trading all the time to be successful. In fact not trading is often the very best decision you can make.The market tells you when to trade. If you feel the urge to place a trade or find yourself ch...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How eating bitumen made me a better trader
- Trading is a fascinating activity.There are so many layers to it. And so many paths that you can go down.Soon after we first got interested in the stock market I became captivated by technical analysis. I finally felt that I was in control. It gave me great confidence to have all these tools to use.We bought some expensive charting software and I started playing with the hundr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What can model airplanes teach you about trading?
- I was devastated!I just couldn't believe it. I was 10 years old and my dreams were shattered. I never wanted to look at another model airplane again!But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me start at the beginning.When I was about 8 years old my older brother got interested in model airplanes. He had one that was connected to a control handle by fine wires. It flew around in cir...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Attitude is [almost] everything
- I often play a little game with myself when I have to go shopping; to the post office or on other errands.Sometimes I will just go about my business and make little comment or eye contact with the person serving me. Other times I will smile and talk to the person. Ask them how they are. Even make a joke!The difference is incredible. And it is amazing what affect it has on both them a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Never fall in love!
- Recently I watched my favorite football team lose a vital game.I simply love this team.I became so emotional about it; I thought "?this isn't good for my health". Can you believe that, but that's how we get when we are passionate. I simply couldn't believe (I didn't want to believe) they could lose.However, as a committed fan, I was going all the way with them. If th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The seven mistakes all novice traders make and how to correct them
- We learnt the following the hard way! If any of these things applies to you, don't worry ? there is an easy solution!MISTAKE ONELack of Knowledge and No PlanIt amazes us that some people expect to trade the stock market successfully without any effort. Yet if they want to take up golf, for example, they will happily take some lessons or at least read a book before heading out ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is the most important indicator of all?
- Most stock market traders have a favorite technical indicator.The one that they have the most confidence in. The one that, from experience, they trust the most. Or the one that they always look at first.For some it is the RSI. Others like the Stochastic or the MACD . Or one of the literally hundreds of other indicators that are available.Well, I love the MACD. And the Stochast...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why stock is more risky than options!
- You probably have been told that options are risky. Even worse, that you can lose your shirt trading them!Well, what is the truth?Let's take a look at stock ownership. What can happen if you buy stock?The price can go up.The price can go down.The price can go sideways.In the first case, you can make money. In the second you lose money.And in the thi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My neighbor got a new car
- I don't know what kind it is, but I saw it on TV running full speed along the shore (I don't live near the shore) throwing up spray or maybe it was that one climbing up the steep mountain trail thru the mud, rocks and snow. Very exciting. (I don't live near the mountains either.) WOW! Just what I need.But there are a few obstacles.It costs about $28,000. (That's close to the average ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What our investment advisor wont say off the bat
- Most advisors will tell you they can beat the market. They may even point to years in which they did. But now you will learn the little known fact that is seldom mentioned outside the financial world. It is very, very, VERY DIFFICULT TO BEAT THE MARKET.The market in the United States, for the most, part is efficient. In fact the stock market is so hard to beat that most of the professionals...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A penny for your stocks
- According to Investopedia Inc. the penny stock market has seen phenomenal growth this past decade. From '94 to '03, the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board trading volume increased an astounding 8900%, equaling a total of 63% of the NASDAQ and 78& of the NYSE share volumes. Many an investor has succumbed to their siren song.It isn't hard to see why. Penny stocks are usually traded in lots of 1,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The value of stocks of a company
- The debate rages all over Eastern and Central Europe, in countries in transition as well as in Western Europe. It raged in Britain during the 80s: Is privatization really the robbery in disguise of state assets by a select few, cronies of the political regime? Margaret Thatcher was accuse of it - and so was the Agency of Transformation in the Republic of Macedonia. At what price should the compani...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Staying sane while wall street crashes
- Everybody is riding the Wall Street Roller coaster. Even if you are not invested, the headlines scream out one word: PANIC!It's hard not to join in the panicking. The Panic Crowd seems to be having all the fun these days. But they don't have all the happiness. You see, it's true what your mother told you: money doesn't buy happiness, at least not for most people. But the lack of money does ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The i word is coming to a town near you
- Hello Inflation, it has been awhile, I see you on your way back again. Inflation? What inflation? Oh things like; Energy, diesel fuel, Aviation Fuel, Gasoline, Natural Gas, Milk, Wheat, Corn, Beef, Poultry, Hogs, Soy Beans, Building materials, paper, housing, Auto Prices, Health Care, Insurance, etc. You know the basics. Also considering the wholesale inflation, which comes from fuel costs being p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Frog in the pot
- You remember the story about the frog that was put into a pot of cold water on the stove. He was not concerned. Someone lit the burner and the water began getting warm, the frog was very comfortable and as the water became warmer he was so relaxed and complacent that he fell asleep ? never to awaken.Mr. Frog reminds me of today's stock market investors and that includes all folks with IRAs,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trading baskets ii: the crapolio, a roll of the dice in the stock market
- In a previously written article, we expanded the use of the term "Trading Baskets" to include stocks from different sectors or industries. Now I want to share with you an approach to day trading or swing trading that I had some success with back in the wild and woolly, pinnacle days of day trading that may still work today. Unfortunately, this basket of stocks was dubbed "The Crapol...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Long term financial vehicles
- Investing in long-term financial vehicles give you the most gains but it also puts your funds at greater risk. There is much truth to the saying, "there is no gain if there is no risk". Still you can reduce your chances of losing your hard earned money, by researching and taking time to understand what you are buying. Would you purchase a house you've only just seen on the outside? Both ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is involved in peak performance trading?
- There is so much involved in developing peak performance, that I recommend that all traders have a business plan. We recommend that the business plan cover all of the following areas.? Your vision.? Your purpose.? Your objectives.? A thorough self-assessment of your strengths and weakness, based upon real trading logs that you collect (if you haven't done so already)....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stock loans
- Hedge current portfolio positions and gain access to capital resources through loans against free trading, aged affiliate or aged non-affiliate securities. Make proper use of your assets while waiting for performance and hedge your position should the asset move against you.Whether you need to borrow cash for personal or business purposes, these loans against stock can be funded in as few a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 8 penny stocks to avoid
- There are many good penny stock investments available, which could turn a small amount of capital into a small fortune very quickly. However, to discover these you need to know what to look for and what to avoid. When searching for that one big payoff, steer clear of the following examples.The Phone Salesman - Anyone who is attempting to sell you investments over the phone should be conside...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Managing investing and stock market risks
- Reduce your investing and stock market risks by:Setting your sights on the long term, patiently riding with the ups and downs!If you have the time to be patient, you can benefit from time diversification. The more numerous good years for stocks outweigh the bad, pulling your return up.Thus, if you hold equities for many years, you can expect to realize significant positive gro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The information age
- It is wonderful to be alive in the information age. We know in a matter of seconds the change in the value of gold in Switzerland, the death of a world leader or the birth of a peasant in Israel.We are inundated with facts and figures and the emotional tribulations of both famous and infamous people. Can we possibly assimilate all this? Does it help us in our daily lives?When you beg...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing a fund
- For years I have been saying you must have a fund that is outperforming the S&P500 Index. Well, I've changed my mind. Now I think your fund should be outperforming the NASDAQ Composite Index. So far this year, March 30, the S&P is up 1.3% and the NASDAQ Composite is up 9.5 %.Have you checked your mutual funds for their performance so far this year? I don't know how important your money is t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stops make money
- During the day I watch CNBC-TV, the stock market channel. Fortunately, I keep the sound muted or I would be hollering at the dumb "experts" being interviewed. The experts seem to know all about the market except they don't know how to protect their capital.Every few minutes there is a chart in bright yellow of some stock showing its price performance during the past year. Lately it seems th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Political investing
- We have two candidates for president that have really different ideas on how to make the economy grow.Bush believes in the entrepreneurial approach. People should be allowed to invest in themselves. He even wants to let people have some of the 15% that now goes to the Social Security "trust fund". Folks, there ain't no such thing. All the money the government takes out of your paycheck goes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 365/7/24
- What does it take to be a stock trader? It takes a total mental commitment to the task. It becomes a complete way of life. You cannot be a part timer. You cannot work at a regular job and trade stocks successfully. When you decide to make your living this way you must be willing to work 365 days a year, 7 days each week, 24 hours every day with no time off. I know.How do I know? As an excha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to pick a mutual fund
- Mutual funds by definition are a mixed bag of stocks, bonds and a little cash. Their price per share is the NAV, Net Asset Value of the total amount of money in the mutual fund divided by the number of shares. They seek to be fully invested at all times.The fund manager determines which stocks and bonds to buy and sell in order to give the greatest return to his shareholders. He is consider...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 25 growth funds
- On Monday, November 25, 2000 Investor's Business Daily listed on page B1 the Top 25 Growth Mutual Funds for the last 36 months along with their performance for the year 2000 to date. Only four showed a profit this year of 21% and the other three had increases of 12%, 5%, and 5%. Fifteen had loss of from 10% to 28% and the other 6 were down slightly.In the column next to them there is a list...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - One way street
- Ever turn down a street, get half way and suddenly realize it is one way and you are going the wrong way? Is that the way you feel when you look at your stock brokerage statement?In either case don't panic. You can get out of that one way street by carefully backing out. Recouping your stock market losses also means you must back out. Many people lost 50% of their investment in the last yea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Protect your 401k
- Checked your 401K lately? Going back to about a year ago many of these retirement accounts have shrunk by 30%, some even more. What Happened?You have been putting money in for years and your employer may have been contributing to your plan also. It is not supposed to get smaller. You are planning to spend that money some time in the future when you decide to quit working. Along with your So...