Stock Investing
When Should You Sell an Investment?
The stock market had a tough time of it at the end of 2018. Despite a partial recovery the tech darlings that led market gains for years have investors worried. If you have ridden the bull market for gains over the last few years, is it time to consider some changes in your investment portfolio? For most investors, the question is whether the market will come back or not this year. But there are a number of reasons to consider getting out. So, when should you sell an investment? Here are some thoughts on the subject.
When Should You Sell an […]
Investment Risks for 2019
The stock market has been volatile and ended 2018 badly as the worst year in the last ten. Has the market gotten the jitters out of its system or is more trouble in store? What are the investment risks for 2019 and how can you prepare your investment portfolio?
Investment Risks for 2019
The trade war will continue and get worse.
Interest rates will rise excessively due to the Federal Reserve.
The global and U.S. economy will slow down.
As a result the stock market will continue to be volatile and experience losses.
Investment Risks for 2019 from the Trade War
The deficit that the USA runs […]
What Investments Should You Choose Right Now?
There is always a risk in giving or receiving investment advice. Many times do we read that an expert is making suggestions based on “what their charts show.” There may be useful information in their research but there is also a huge fudge factor. This is because the “expert” is not really giving you specific advice but only relaying what their “chart” might be predicting. Meanwhile, as the market is heading downward every day, you are wondering this, what investments should you choose right now?
General versus Specific Investment Advice
General investment advice, when it as some value, is based on past […]
How Do You Choose an Investment to Hold for Five Years?
The stock market goes up and down and the business news reports every daily gain and loss as though it were a prediction for permanent success, or long term dismal failure. Pundits have likened the reporting of the stock market to an old-fashioned melodrama. Nellie is tied to the railway tracks. Will the hero get there on time? But, he is delayed. But, maybe she will get loose. Maybe the train will stop. However, agonizing over the daily fluctuations of the market is not really the best way to pick a longer term investment. Many successful investors only invest for […]
How the Reverse Wealth Effect Will Change Your Investing and Your Investments
The US stock market is entering a correction mode. There is a lot of speculation about whether this is a short-term buying opportunity or a longer term meltdown that will wipe out years of gains. Ideally, investors should use fundamental analysis of intrinsic stock value and technical analysis trading signals as guides, to buying and selling stocks, bonds, real estate and other investment vehicles. But, human nature being what it is, we invest more aggressively when the market goes up and pull back faster when the market goes down. A part of what is going on today is a reverse […]
Why Do Signals Help You Make Smart Investing Choices?
Making smart investing choices is the key to making a profit and avoiding losses. But, how do you make smart choices? What analysts do you listen to and when do you follow the herd versus being a contrarian? There are signals that seem to occur in every market situation. But, why do signals help you make smart investing choices?
Avoiding the Twin Demons of Fear and Greed
When the value of an investment, like a stock, is going up, it is easy to become greedy. And, when the value of that investment starts to fall, it is easier to become fearful. These […]
Simple Steps to Successful Investing
There are many times in life when the “KISS” approach is the best. (KISS = keep it simple, stupid!) Successful investing is one of them. The vast majority of investors have a “day job.” That is to say, they work at something other than managing their investment portfolio. That means that most of us need to follow a few simple steps to successful investing.
Simple Steps to Successful Investing
Take advantage of 401K’s, IRAs, and other tax deferred investment vehicles
Invest in your home
Pay off credit card debt before any other significant investing
Keep your investment vehicles simple
IRA’s and 401 K’s
An IRA is an […]
Is a Volatile Investment a Risky Investment?
There are times when the short term outlook of an investment or a whole class of investments, like a stock market sector, becomes uncertain. At that time the investment becomes volatile with its price fluctuating rapidly up and down. Many conservative investors choose to avoid such investments because they (the investments) seem risky. But, is a volatile investment a risky investment? Part of the answer depends on the time frame of you investing. If you try to time the market, jumping in and out, you may realize huge profits in a volatile market and you may simply lose all of […]
Smart Ways to Predict a Correction and Protect Your Investments
Over the last few years you have ignored the nay-sayers who incessantly predicted stock market, real estate market, and economic crashes. You stayed in the market and have seen a rather nice increase in the value of your investments. However, all good things come to an end and those things include bull markets. But, after every stock market correction there will be a rebound. What are some smart ways to predict a correction and protect your investments in order to profit from the next upswing?
Market Corrections and Recoveries
Is There a Correction around the Corner?
There are signs of a market correction […]
Are Marijuana Companies Good Investments?
Tilray is the second largest publicly traded marijuana company. Their sales have doubled in the last year and the stock recently went up 17%. With more and more states legalizing marijuana for medical or even recreational purposes, are marijuana companies good investments? Business Insider writes that weed stocks are surging.
Shares of Tilray – the second-largest publicly traded marijuana stock – were up more than 17% Wednesday after the Canadian company posted quarterly sales nearly double a year ago.
But, is it the growth of sales that drives the stock price up, or something else?
Tilray is now valued at $4.9 billion, despite […]