Investing is definitely one of the riskiest plays you could ever make when it comes to making a profit, and considering just how many lives were ruined by poor choices, it’s no wonder that a lot of people are afraid of taking the first step towards becoming serious investors on …
The thing that separates millionaires from ordinary people, other than some legally questionable financial decisions, is, according to them, the fact that they always keep up with every major event in the industry they’re part of. This means that no matter what happens, they need to be on top of …
Ask any reputable investor out there how you should be spending your money and chances are that they will immediately bring you up to speed on the concept of risk-to-reward and more specifically why you should always keep a close eye on the market before making any investments. This is …
**This is a post “in-progress.” New formulas will be added, when possible, until it is completed. Dividends are a simple concept. However, there are a lot of questions regarding their calculation. This post attempts to answer most of those questions. If you’re wondering “how to calculate dividend _?”, the answer …
You’re probably overwhelmed with the number of investment choices you have available. Having options is good, but the paradox of choice is a real problem. This problem can be addressed, at least in part, by realizing that most of those options will be poor ones. Remember the Pareto principle – …
The term “hedge funds” is thrown around all the time. Maybe you know all about them or maybe you have no idea what one is. More likely, you kinda know they’re like a mutual fund, but also different somehow. You know what hedging is. But not hedge funds, per se. …
You know that tech stocks have the potential to earn you a lot of money. Tech stocks have created vast amounts of wealth over the past 30+ years and you’re scared of missing out on your share. I can’t tell you, specifically, what tech companies to invest in. Though, you …
Risk tolerance, in investing, is a measurement of an investor’s resilience in the face of adverse events. Over a long enough timeline, an investor will be tested at least once. The riskier the investment, the more often, and more severe, they may be tested. Planning for and understanding how you …
A short-selling spreadsheet will help you, as an investor, to understand your margin requirements and your potential profit at different prices. Download a short-selling spreadsheet below or follow along to make your own. This post assumes that you are familiar with the basics of short selling and the accompanying margin …
In our fast-paced world, personal investment can go a long way in helping you achieve financial security. It is crucial to look into private investments to build wealth. Personal investments help avoid financial hurdles. This list of examples may help you decide what type of personal investments are best for …