Are Penny Stocks a Good Bet
You might have heard the get-rich-quick stories associated with penny stocks, but are these investments really a path to easy money?
Be Like Buffett
Warren Buffet, the Oracle of Omaha himself, hasn’t written an investing book but has nonetheless imparted pearls of wisdom through the years. So how can we mortals model our investing methodologies on his timeless principles?
Should I Listen to Analysts’ Predictions?
Analysts don’t have a crystal ball or superpowers, but there is value in paying attention to their predictions. It’s just a matter of knowing how to interpret what they’re saying.
Why it’s Important to Pay Attention to Earnings Reports
It’s easy to skip earnings reports when there’s so much else to pay attention to in the equities markets. Let’s learn why you won’t want to miss out on this essential piece of the puzzle.
Is it Better to Buy Individual Stocks or an Index Fund?
Individual stock picking versus index fund investing – it’s an age-old debate that rages on. Knowing the pros and cons is essential for investors of all stripes.
Are Retail Stocks a Good Bet?
Shopping at retail stores can be fun, but is it worthwhile to place your bets on companies in the retail space? Let’s take a closer look at investing in retail stocks. Shop ’til You Drop Whether it’s the holiday season or just to relieve the stress of the work week, it’s hard to resist […]
Understanding how shorting stocks works
Short selling is a way for investors to benefit from declining stock prices, to hedge positions, manage taxes, etc. While short selling is used by many, not all recognize the extreme risks associated with it.
How are stocks taxed?
Understanding the way stocks are taxed is very important, as it affects the value of your investment and is one of the major factors to be taken into account in making buy/sell decisions. Profit from the Sale of Stocks While your broker or financial adviser will probably explain to you the tax implications for […]
Avoid These Mistakes in ETF Investing
While ETFs investing is very popular with many investors for its ease of use, transparency, diversification benefits, low cost and tax efficiency, it has a number of risks that have to be taken into account by investors.
Dividends vs Buybacks
While the company’s decision to choose between paying dividends and making a share repurchase/buyback depends on a number of factors, we will discuss the fundamental differences between these two from the investor’s perspective. Basic Definitions Dividends are the distributions to shareholders from the company’s earnings, usually paid at regular intervals, e.g. monthly, quarterly, or […]