Investment (general)

May 19, 2008

Rationalizing Technical Analysis

To many, technical analysis ranks as high as telling the future from tea leaves. But considering how many traders swear by it, there has to be more to it than that. more...

Feb 11, 2008

Risks Unique to Hedge Funds

Some view leverage as one of the main reasons why hedge funds are so risky, while others believe that properly managed leverage can yield excess returns. more...

Jan 29, 2008

ETFs Benefits and Drawbacks

By reviewing advantages and disadvantages of ETFs, investors may get a better idea whether this type of investment vehicle is right for them. more...

Jan 26, 2008

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Over the past decade, ETFs have become so popular that many market participants consider them perhaps one of the most successful financial products ever designed. more...

Jan 21, 2008

History of Derivative Markets

Studying the history of derivative markets helps us understand derivatives better, as well it offers unique insights into how derivative markets are structured today. more...

Jan 18, 2008

Various Uses of Financial Ratios

Aside from measuring and estimating a company's performance, as well as its exposure to risk, financial ratios have other uses in investing. more...

Jan 17, 2008

Analyzing Growth Potential

To find out how fast a firm is growing or is expected to grow, analysts must examine a set of ratios that indicate what the firm's sustainable growth potential is. more...

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Oct 12, 2008

Credit Unions' Financial Stability

By: Margaret M. Williams

What does the mortgage crisis and the financial meltdown of 2008 mean for U.S. credit unions and their members? Are credit unions affected in the same way as banks? more...

Oct 12, 2008

Financial Crisis Economic Equivalent of 9/11

By: Rosemary E. Bachelor

Stocks and the money bundle paid for a house are gone, gone, gone. Where, during a financial crisis the economic equivalent of 9/11, did those trillions go, or did they? more...

Oct 9, 2008

Finding the Right Broker(s)

By: Dean Lundell

Whether you find the broker(s) or they find you, choosing the right broker is very much akin to finding the investments and strategy that are right for you. more...

Oct 6, 2008

The Financial Bailout

By: Karen Gibbs

Global capital markets have undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the U.S. financial meltdown. The question is: where will this financial crisis lead? more...

Oct 5, 2008

In Today's U.S. Economy, Cash is King

By: Paul Hamilton

Warren Buffett, the world's richest man, has used his substantial cash reserves to complete two multi-billion dollar deals with corporate giants Goldman Sachs and GE. more...

Aug 30, 2008

Investment for Kids

By: Roman Barbera

Have you ever considered entering the market but don't know how? Many young people experience this because of a lack of information and are put off; there is no need! more...

Aug 29, 2008

Beginner's Fundamental Stock Analysis

By: James Brumley

Price to earnings ratios, return on equity, operating margins ... what does it all mean? Getting started with stocks doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems. more...

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