Investors and share brokers are the two sides of the same coin; the coin in this case is the stock market. No stock market can exist without stock brokers and investors. And again without a demat account, trading cannot take place. But it solely depends on the investor to give the green signal to buy a particular share and sell it. The loss and profit involved entirely rests on the judgment of the investor. Share brokers inform investors about...more
Most people do not have any idea about what securities lawyers do; however, as Americans nervously watch the bear market and have their confidence measured and tested by corporate collapses, the field of securities law has found itself in the limelight. What is a securities lawyer in the first place? A securities lawyer is a person licensed to practice the rules of conduct in the world of bonds, stocks, and similar instruments and mechanisms from...more
Upon hearing options trading strategy, what is then your understanding? You may want to take some time to understand this concept when you work with a broker and you have an investment portfolio. Same as other areas of financial market, options trading industry mandates investors to have a concrete knowledge of its conditions, their holdings performance, and any foreseen changes that might acquire (or eliminate) income.Indeed, for best results, an options trading strategy is an indispensable element. Developing an effective strategy is then now becomes the main question. Definite goals and plans is then needed, options trading however is such a versatile action that it can assist investors regardless of kind to meet their objectives. Regardless of the market condition, like for instance it goes down, improves significantly, or just stays "as is" for a long period of time, having in place options trading strategy for this particular market situation is the recommended approach. Explaining first a little about several activities is best for those who are interested in options trading, so that they may know how to strategically adopt this in achieving their financial target.Just like...more
When asked about futures trading, or day trading in general, the average fellow on the street will generally answer with something along the lines of, dabbling in the market is like Las Vegas, you can get lucky or be unlucky I always get a chuckle out of this answer, as the fellow is obviously not trained in trading futures, or the stock market in...more
Green chips refer to environmentally friendly stocks and they are gaining in popularity. With the government having an expanded renewable energy target of 20% by 2020, how can you know which companies will turn out to be the winners? Green investments Renewable energy refers generally to: * Wind * Wave * Geothermal * Solar or *...more
Most people know that the sharemarket is a vehicle for growing your wealth but we also know that not all shares grow. So what is it that differentiates the dogs from the pack leaders? The power of investing in companies in the sharemarket is the power of compounding which you do not get to the same extent with any other investment. I've talked about compounding before so now I want to take you through the steps on how to choose a company that applies compounding to its profits. Compounding profits Let's take for example JB HiFi (JBH). This is a company that has seen its share price soar to new heights.But the real beauty of JB HiFi is when the power of compounding is applied to the profits that it makes. In its last result, the company made 88c per share. The company gives 50% of what it makes as a dividend and then keeps 50% as retained earnings. That means 44c is paid as a dividend and 44c is reinvested back into the business. The great thing is that because the company is able to provide such a strong return on investment, the 44c it reinvests can make another 18c. How did I figure that out? I simply took the return on equity rate of 42% (which you can find under...more
The sharemarket has now fallen for four consecutive days with a loss of around 5%. Perhaps now is the time to take stock of where the market is at and whether this is a healthy sign for a sustainable rise. Bottomed out It's true that when...more
With the Australian dollar hitting a yearly high, it's great if you're heading overseas. But it also impacts you in terms of investing. Commodity prices The Australian dollar is at the highest level in 14 months. In 2009 so far, the Aussie...more
The market is full of analyst recommendations on stocks. Some good, some bad and some just okay. So how do brokers come up with these recommendations and what should you consider before acting on these recommendations? Intrinsic value Most brokers...more
Real time forex allows you to engage in this business as the trades happen and just in time for the changes in the values. It allows you to plot your next move and which markets will prove to be profitable in a given time. Real time forex makes use...more
If you need help because of an injury in an accident, no win no fee lawyers can assist you. These skillful professionals can ensure you receive ample compensation for your medical expenses and any lost wages. The term no win no fee means you will not...more
If you've though about buying gold bars lately, you're far from alone. Investing in precious metals such as gold bullion and silver bullion is the smart investment of choice for savvy investors worried about the value of their traditional...more