Billionaires George Soros, Warren Buffett, and Mark Cuban did not become rich accidentally. They made consistently smart investment decisions, which helped them create great personal wealth as well as economic value for society. While there is no guarantee that what worked for them would also work for you, here are a few vital tips from […]
Category: Educated Trader
4 Red Flag Warnings of a Bad Stock Investment
When looking to buy a company that you want to add to your portfolio, there are several things to look for. There are also several things to beware. I believe that any of the following red flags — signs of a bad stock investment — are sufficient cause to pass on a specific company. Major […]
3 Simple Money-Making Rules for Stock Investors
There are lots of different ways to invest and so many companies to choose from. It can become overwhelming, especially for a new investor. If you are new to investing or are thinking about getting into the stock market for the first time, there are three things I believe everyone should know. Think simple The […]
These 5 Numbers Determine When to Buy a Stock
It can be overwhelming when you are evaluating a company and considering adding it to your portfolio, but I believe there are five numbers that are key with any company. Before investing any money into a company, make sure you look at these five numbers. They can tell you exactly when to buy a stock […]
Retirement Income Tip: Buy High-Yielding Dividend Stocks
Imagine a scenario where you can make money while you sleep. Sounds too good to be true, right? Enter high-yielding dividend stocks. Now, there are lots of stocks in the market that pay dividends, but what I am talking about here is high yield. This means the amount the dividend yields in relation to its […]
Warren Buffett’s Favorite Indicator Suggests a Stock Crash Is Coming
Anyone in the realm of finance or the stock market knows Warren Buffett. He is the billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and has been one of the world’s best investors for decades. That is why when he talks about warning signs of a potential crash coming soon, I pay attention. Warren Buffett has a market […]
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 in scandalous accounting schemes. Neither company exists today, but each left a trail of losses that are still keenly felt. Many employees had their life savings in company stock quickly made worthless. The scandals involved tricks that these companies used and […]
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, of course, and many constantly seek advantages to exploit. We are led, however, to believe that markets are efficient. This means that the price of stocks is determined by the current information available. […]
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 Republican presidents. One would intuitively think that under the latter, economic growth and financial market performance would be orders of magnitude higher versus under the former. After all, Republicans are always thought to be more pro-capitalist, espouse less […]
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 a moratorium on value investing. The good news is value investing is not dead. Here are three reasons why investors can succeed with value investing today. The first reason is that value […]










