Welcome to MakeAWiseInvestment.Com. The purpose of this site is to inform readers of their investing options and help them to decide how to go about finding a broker, playing the market, and getting the best retrun on their dollars. While this site can provide some education, we believe it is far wiser to consult with professionals when planning your investment strategy. Therefore we have provided a directory of resources that can assist with investment advice.
Welcome to MakeAWiseInvestment.Com. The purpose of this site is to inform readers of their investing options and help them to decide how to go about finding a broker, playing the market, and getting the best retrun on their dollars. While this site can provide some education, we believe it is far wiser to consult with professionals when planning your investment strategy. Therefore we have provided a directory of resources that can assist with investment advice.
Mutual Funds Better than Individual Stocks?
June 6th, 2008Though it cannot be said in general that mutual funds are always better than individual stocks, it still cannot be denied that they usually involve lower risks, less money and generally yield lower but safe returns.
It all depends on the risk attitude of the investor. This is understood clearly by looking at the disclaimer […]
Market Orders in Stock Trading
June 5th, 2008A market order is simply instruction given to you from your broker as to whether you should buy or sell a certain stock at that very moment for the best price possible. Because a market order guarantees execution, either buying or selling stock, it offers brokers low commissions because of the minimal work that […]
Making Money from Stocks Useful Tips
June 4th, 2008Making money from stocks doesn’t involve a magic trick. It happens through maintaining consistent goals and sticking to them. We know of many ’successful trader’ legends who purportedly made amazing amounts of money from stocks in a fairly short period of time. Remember, legends are legends and reality is reality. There is no magic formula […]
Making Money from Stock Market Tips for Beginners
June 3rd, 2008Making money from stock markets requires trading in the stock market. Prudent buying, holding and selling of stocks generate profits and money. Stock trading is the function that interacts and organizes in the stock market.
This market involves buying and selling of millions of shares all over the world, and generates profit. A share of […]
Know their language: Trading room jargon
June 2nd, 2008So you are considering taking the big plunge in to the trading market? You have done a lot of research on how to be successful in the market; what are the necessary hardware items and software platforms you have to have; what are the risks you are taking as you embark on the new profession. […]
Investing: An Approach to a Restful Future
June 1st, 2008In today s unsure society, it is extremely important to develop a financial plan that will not only help your current situation by easing your mind about the future, but will also help to ensure that your retirement is a time of well deserved rest and relaxation. By investing money, you are creating a […]
Identifying trends in the Stock Market
May 31st, 2008If there was ever an industry that would benefit if psychics were real, it would be stock investing. Much of investors and brokers time is spent trying to predict what the market will do in the next few days to months. However, the process is not all speculative guessing. If […]
How to select the right broker?
May 30th, 2008Astockbroker is your agent in the stock market andhe is licensed to buyand sell shares. Against this service he will charge a fee and this fee varies from broker to brokerdepending on the nature of service provided. Brokersprovideyou with the market research on domestic and foreign trends, help you plan your investment and regularly update […]
How to be a successful day trader?
May 30th, 2008For many people day trading is too intimidating a thing. That day trading is not everyone’s cup of tea is true. But many just stay away from it due to the misconceptions they have regarding day trade. But if they had known better they might have considered investing more time and money on day trade. […]
History of the NYSE
May 29th, 2008The old stone building at 11 Wall Street, NY, NY. often inspires awe and hushed voices. It is the home of the New York Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the world (by dollar volume) Futures, and fortunes are made and lost here, but how did it get here in the first place?
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Getting Started
May 28th, 2008Anyone with money to invest can buy and sell stocks. Stock trading has its own specialized vocabulary but once you have the basics under your belt you can understand better how the market works. As with any investment, the more knowledge you have about stock trading the more successful you are likely to be.
Most […]
Fundamental Analysis Part Two Tools
May 27th, 2008Although the raw data of the Financial Statement has some useful information, much more can be understood about the value of a stock by applying a variety of tools to the financial data.
Earnings per Share The overall earnings of a company is not in itself a useful indicator of a stock’s worth. Low earnings […]
Fundamental Analysis Part One
May 26th, 2008The investor has many tools at hand when making decisions about which stocks to buy. One of the most useful of these is fundamental analysis examining key ratios which show the worth of a stock and how a company is performing.
The goal of fundamental analysis is to determine how much money a company […]
Forex Trading Tips
May 25th, 2008Forex trading is buying and selling the foreign currencies of different countries. It has a similarity with stock trading in that the foreign currencies behave like shares of the currency institutions of the countries. Like stock prices, these also move up and down with time-dependent volatility.
It is possible to buy a currency low, buy […]
Five Questions Leading to Successful Stock Purchases
May 24th, 2008In order to become a knowledgeable investor, there are certain aspects about stocks that you must become familiar with. Remember that knowledge is power, so the more you know about the stock you are about to purchase, the better you chance is on receiving a high return on your investment. There are seven […]
Finding the right Broker for You
May 23rd, 2008All investors have one thing in common. Whether they trade in penny stocks or are long-term value stock investors, they all have to work through brokers. When entering the world of the stock market for the first time, choosing a broker is your initial step and potentially the most important decision you will […]
Fifteen Characteristics of a Successful Stock Trader
May 22nd, 2008Stock trading isn’t for everyone. Some folks can do it and some can’t. Even among the some who can, not everyone can be successful at it. While there are no hard and fast rules on what makes or doesn’t make a successful stock trader, those Wall Street Wizards you may hear about who made the […]
End of the Year Maintenance for Your Stocks
May 21st, 2008As the end of each year winds down, there are five distinct procedures that you need to be sure to do in order to keep your stock portfolio current as well as to save you some money. This also helps to get your stock trading in check before the start of the new year. […]
Do You Need to Hire an Analyst?
May 20th, 2008You may, but often it is better if you don’t.
Rather, hire a broker. It depends how rational you are, of what educational level and how much time you can devote to studying your investment. For normal trading, a normal educated person does not need to hire an analyst.
All an analyst does is do […]
Day Trading
May 19th, 2008Day trading is a controversial word in the world of stock trading. Many see it as a way to make a living off of the fast paced stock market. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warns against the practice and cautions against getting involved in the practice.
Just what is day trading […]
Day Trading Strategies What Works?
May 18th, 2008Day trading is a trading strategy where investors buy and sell a stock in the same trading day. That is, you will not hold a stock overnight because you are always in and out of positions within the day.
Day traders buy and sell stocks very fast over the day in the hope that their […]
Day Trading Benefits What are they?
May 17th, 2008Although previously considered to be the exclusive domain of floor traders only, day trading is now an option for anyone speculating on the market. With the advent of improved communication technology, affordable computers, the lure of large intra-day price swings and competitive commissions, day trading is gaining in popularity by leaps and bounds.
Day trading […]
Common Manipulations of Consumer Investors
May 16th, 2008With the advent of online brokers, many individuals are placing themselves in the driver s seat for purchasing stocks and bonds. The process requires a lot of research and little luck. A quick search online can bring an individual investor all the information they need in order to make those decisions. Unfortunately, […]
Choosing the Broker That is Right for You and Your Money
May 16th, 2008In order to ensure overall positive achievement with stock trading, it is highly important that a stockbroker is chosen to help you achieve your investment goals. A stockbroker is a professional person who acts as an agent to aid investors in the buying and selling of stocks. Basically, a stockbroker acts as your […]
Why the Market is not for Everyone
May 15th, 2008The stock market offers one the opportunity to have short- or long-term gains. However, not everyone is cut out for such investments. For one, the idea itself of partial ownership in a company by buying shares may not actually be that interesting to some.
Owning stock also exposes one to the risks a particular company […]
Whos Who in the Stock Market?
May 14th, 2008Since its inception, the stock market had always been the backbone of ones economic status. It is a continuous indicator whether the economy is stable or deflating.
Thus, many people believe that in stock market, money, luck, and skill is the name of the game. And there are just a number of people who […]
“Addicts in the Stock Market”
May 13th, 2008What makes gambling so addictive? Easy. Quick and easy profits.
What makes the stock market addicting? Easy. See answer above.
Although stock trading and gambling have as many disparities as they have commonalities, the comparison is entirely legitimate. Both deal with playing with money and both deal with risks. Both also have hope and fear […]
Buying Stocks? Learn the Art of Timing Stock Market Investments
May 12th, 2008A stock is simply a form of a persons ownership and claims in an incorporated company. A person who owns stocks in a company has a claim on its properties and profits. He also takes part in decision making. As he buys more and more shares in that particular companys stocks, his ownership stake increases […]
The thrills of investing in the stock market
May 11th, 2008Investing in the stock market has its thrills. That is why it is not surprising that there are more and more Americans investing in the market, despite the risks of losing their money to invest. Why not save, you might ask? It is easier to sleep at night knowing that your money is safely kept […]
Win the Stock Market With A Winning Attitude!
May 10th, 2008Many people often wonder why some make it in the stock market and some dont. They sometimes sigh and say, They have all the luck, thats why. True enough, luck can be a factor in ones success or failure in the stock market. As most experts will allow, trading at the stock market is very […]