Cooking the Books? How to Know When Companies Boost Earnings Artificially
Experienced investors have heard of now-bankrupt companies such as WorldCom and Enron. Both participated…
Category: Educated Trader
Most Investors Should Just Forget About Alpha
How would you like to have an "edge" in the stock market? The vast majority of investors would love to find one,…
Analysis: Markets and the Economy Boom Under Democratic Presidents. But Why?
An interesting report caught my eye this past week regarding the economy and markets under Democratic versus…
Make Proven Money in Stocks with Value Investing
We seek value in many aspects of our lives. It is no different with the stock market.
However, many seem to be declaring…
Investing 101: Do Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio?
Portfolio diversification is a strategy that helps investors manage risk. Investors often choose to diversify…
How to Use Fundamental Analysis in Stock Trading
Many people check the food labels of the items they buy in the grocery store. Labels can help give them an indication…
Low Interest Rates: Is the 60/40 Portfolio Still Best?
With interest rates at record lows, many analysts are questioning the benefits of running the classic 60%/40%…
Pros and Cons of Paper Trading for Beginner Investors
When you start investing, you may learn about "paper trading" as a method to test your trading skills.
Some people…
How to Protect Your Market Rebound Profits
You watched in horror while that stock you own dropped over 30%. The relief you feel now after it recovered is…
4 Simple Rules Help You Invest Like Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, also known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” is an investing legend. The chances are, if you have any…
