How (NOT) to Buy Mutual Funds (21 Mar 2006) When it comes to mutual funds, there is a lot more to success than just finding a good one. Sad investment stories like the following are all too common. I hope my sharing it with you will help you a...
How can I raise money for business? (25 Apr 2006) It is a question we are often asked and the short answer is that there may be several different options available to raise money for your business. You may be eligible to apply to the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme - if your business is under 5 ye.......
How Commodity Trading Differs from Stock Trading (21 Mar 2006) There are several major differences between trading stocks and trading commodities. The futures trader, if using a sound trading system, can usually make more money on the futures market and make it much faster.
How Covered Calls Turned a Trader Around (21 Mar 2006) Sidney felt sick as she looked at her latest OptionsXpress trading statement. In just 8 months, she had managed to turn her $120,000 account balance into less than $70,000.
How Do I Determine My Stock Sell Points? (21 Mar 2006) I explain how to establish predetermined sell points and protect gains that you have in established positions. I use a recent buy that I placed as an example to help understand the concept. The article also briefly discusses trailing stops, market makers and post trade analysis.
How Much Information Do You Need? (21 Mar 2006) You have decided to buy some stock or mutual funds, but wonder which one to buy. You need more information so you call your broker for advice. A so-called "full service" broker will bury you with all kinds of reports, analysis sheets and other pretty pieces of paper, but will probably try to sell you something that makes him the most commission.
