Fundamental analysis of stocks is one of the most important styles of investing. Many investors would say that you’re just gambling or speculating if you’re not doing fundamental analysis. And while there are a number of investing strategies, for the most part you can trace their style back to fundamental analysis. There are a number […]
They call if capitalism for a reason. How investors become rich is simple enough: They use money to make more money. It’s nearly impossible to become wealthy through your labor unless you are in the top tier of entertainers, athletes, or CEOs — unless you control and manage capital for growth. Even professional such as […]
The stock markets have enjoyed an unprecedented bull run triggered by tax cuts and deregulation. But, like all good things, the longest-running bull market in history will come to an end. The time may, in fact, be ripe for you to consider reliable alternatives to stocks and bonds that can perform when traditional investments falter, […]
Global investing tends to be ignored or avoided, at the cost of better long-run returns. The risks of foreign investing are many, but the rewards are significant, too. The key is to go in with your eyes open and to diversify to manage international investing risks. The rules concerning international investment opportunities are vastly different, […]
Top investors often have divergent approaches to investing, but they all agree that to make money you need to have a set of fundamental principles around which you should build your investing strategy. Here are seven of the world’s most outstanding money managers, gurus of investing with long-proven track records. Take a look at some […]
Low-cost exchange traded funds (ETFs) have made it easier for individual investors to build investment portfolios that rival those used by wealth managers. Long-term investing at a lower cost means better compounding returns for retirement. Not all ETFs are equal, so creating an ETF portfolio requires focus and diligence. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced rapid […]
You have probably heard or read that selling (writing) uncovered puts, also known as naked puts, is extremely risky. This is actually true, but only part of the story. The whole truth is — all market investing has risk! As with any investment strategy, there are trade-offs along with downside consequences. As a whole, selling […]
Interest rates are at historically low levels, creating investor appetite for income producing strategies. Below I present three option strategies that seek to generate income from stock positions. Covered calls The strategy consists of selling a call option against a stock position. The option is sold for an upfront premium. The option buyer acquires the […]
According to some, hunting for stocks that are undervalued as a basis for portfolio selection — commonly called value investing — has been out of favor as former value investors have embraced higher-risk growth stocks. The idea of researching companies with the goal of buying stocks that are cheap or undervalued was an investing philosophy […]
