These days it seems like everyone is worried about their financial stability, and whether their savings are safe and sound. In the past few years, many people have seen market changes and economic instability affect their savings accounts and retirement funds, and it can be very disheartening to learn that all of the money you worked so hard to put away is gone in an instant. Many people think of investing as a way to bulk up their financial...more
Many people are looking for a safe way to invest their money that will allow them to supplement their income or save for retirement. No matter what you want the end result of your investing to be, it is important that you proceed carefully, and fully understand the risks and benefits of the stocks you're interested in, and the potential successes or failures that they might experience. Some people only have a very basic understanding of how the...more
Gold has had a tremendous year. The flight to the perceived safety of gold, as well as the US Dollar weakness, has pushed the metal straight through the $1,000 per ounce mark and up to $1,200.However, it has not been a smooth upward journey. Investors should be aware that 'pull backs' in gold can be very violent indeed. We have had two major retracements in the last four years from fast rallies. Both of these finally ran out of steam but not before wiping out at least 25% of the price. If the same were to happen this time, Gold would slip towards the $900 mark.The acceleration of the gold market towards the end of 2009 was remarkably similar to the March/May move of 2006 and Oct/March 2007/2008. Both of these rallies saw sharp pull backs before regaining the upward momentum. The current target for the more aggressive gold bulls remains $1400. This level is a good deal closer now than when it was first mentioned by certain analysts. Having said this, it must be mentioned that Gold is having problems getting to $1,400.As it turns out, the problems concerning Dubai presented a massive buying opportunity. Of course, Dubai did give us the lesson that the markets are prone to sharp...more
In the UK, many investors like to trade the movement of the FTSE 100. Looking more closely it appears that the sellers are still waiting for the blowout move to the upside that might signal the final exhaustion move. Since March 2009 the moves higher have all been of the slow-grind-higher variety. The biggest daily move higher has barely beaten 120...more
As the major economies start to stabilise and the risk of a depression thankfully fades into the distance many people are reflecting on a few important points. Firstly, how did it all happen? Secondly, how can they better protect themselves in the future?Tax efficiency, opportunities in fluctuating markets, diversifying existing investment...more
Stock options are hot topic for every institutional investors and individuals who are trying to chase a good and positive results in stock market. On the contrary, option trading may not be applicable to everyone. You may not be capable of it. Assess your self if you really understand what option trading is all about.Having the capacity to convey correctly and explain option trading to other person is an affirmative indication that the basic fundamentals of the market are already on your finger tips. Various people, nevertheless, plunge into trading equipping themselves with eager broker but do not exactly have the proper knowledge in trading except "making money" in stock market. These type of people will usually come across your way six month later with frustrating stories that will make you doubt them and instead hesitate to invest your hard-earned money. Option trading doesn't have to be scary, although it is definitely complex. The basic principles are straightforward, but there are elaborate variations and a unique vernacular that surrounds the practice. Undergoing all these areas were necessarily compulsory. Eurpoean option on futures contract having welcoming outlook when...more
Some companies prefer to go public by doing a reverse merger. This means that, in the long run if you have a privately held company, that you can merge it with a publicly held company that will be referred to as a shell. In other words, this shell...more
Should I rollover my 401(k) or 403(b) into an IRA?If you wonder what to do with the 401(k) or 403(b) you will end up with because you're leaving your employer, consider all your options so you can make a decision that fits your circumstances....more
Online share trading has caught up with many, and people have taken it up seriously, either as a hobby or as a career. It is infact an incredible way of investing money and puts you into a position of control. However, like any other business, online...more
Ok, so you're ready to set up your UK spread betting account. The procedure for opening a financial spread betting account is really very straightforward. You either visit the spread betting site, say, City Index and ask for a brochure pack or fill...more
A lot of people found out about CFD and spread betting shops from their buddy on the trading desk. The media coverage over the past years led by the Financial Times, and some of the other periodicals, have done a good job of covering derivatives...more
I was comparing the costs of shares trading to spread betting just three weeks ago when I was comparing Footsie 250 stocks and various spread betting prices and, let's say you'd got in and then got out straight away. In nine times out of 10, out of...more