Understanding The Money Market (21 Mar 2006) The money market is one of the safest financial markets available. It is commonly used by large corporations, financial institutions and governments to secure their money resources for a short period of time. They are often compared to the bond. They are secure investments that are specialized. The main difference, though, in a bond and a money market is that the money market is usually for a very short period of time, usually under a year. You may hear them referred to as cash investments because of this short turn around.
A Six Percent Loss In Two Weeks! (21 Mar 2006) Did you know that 80% of the price movement in a stock or a mutual fund is determined by the overall market conditions and by the company's sector? This is the reason we use the top-down approach in managing your money. We look at the market conditions and at how the sector is performing before selecting individual names.
How To Find A Good Financial Planner (21 Mar 2006) "How do we find financial planners, or estate planners to help execute in our best interests?"
The Gold ETF: Maybe The Best Way To Own Gold (21 Mar 2006) StreetTracks gold ETF (GLD) has beeen so innovative and such a major development that is has profoundly affected the way investors think about investing in gold. And for good reason. It's a great way to own an important asset.
Opening an Investment Account (21 Mar 2006) Learn something about the risks and benefits of opening an investment account for trading purposes.
Trading Psychology: Mistakes in a Trading Environment (21 Mar 2006) When it comes to trading, one of the most neglected subjects are those dealing with trading psychology. Most traders spend days, months and even years trying to find the right system. But having a system is just part of the game. Don't get us wrong, it is very important to have a system that perfectly suits the trader, but it is as important as having a money management plan, or to understand all psychology barriers that may affect the trader decisions and other issues.
Golden Rules of a Trading Guru (21 Mar 2006) Patrick Moriarty trading guru with over twenty year's experience shares His thoughts about stock trading and the need for a balanced portfolio.
Exciting New Commodity ETFs May Come Up Short (21 Mar 2006) Every investor knows it's important to diversify their portfolios. However, just diversifying into various market sectors that trend in the same direction doesn't accomplish very much. Doing so may just add to transaction expenses and give investors a false sense of accomplishment.
