CFD trading is an easy way of trading, just like ordinary shares. However, the most apparent difference between the two is that the former is more flexible than the latter. A contract for difference, abbreviated as CFD, is simply an agreement between two parties (the buyer and seller) to trade the difference in the current […]
If your spending is wasteful it is much harder to save some money on the side. Many people earn large sums and yet fail to accumulate wealth, save for their retirement or have a great lifestyle. The main culprit is wasting money carelessly. If you can conquer your spending you can manage and have a […]
People invest in physical precious metals for three very good reasons. With the increasing value of gold and silver, these investors are afraid they are missing something good. People distrust governments in the current economic crisis and want protection against the devaluation of government currency. Retirement funds have taken a beating in the stock market […]
The word “aristocrat” usually implies an image of elite status and this is exactly what the term means within the investment world. Dividend aristocrats are companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 that have managed to increase dividends during the previous 25 consecutive years. Not all companies can claim this achievement so those who can […]
Mutual funds pool the money of different investors to purchase a collection of bonds and stocks and allow these to be managed by a professional. Each mutual fund investor owns shares representative of a portion of the fund’s holdings. These funds each have different methods of investing and various portfolio management styles. They can hold […]
A mutual fund combines the money contributed by multiple investors and uses it to purchase bonds, stocks, or other securities. Investors who put their money into a mutual fund receive a stake in each of its investments. These funds are attractive to investors because they provide a way to diversify the investment portfolio with a […]
I just launched a brand new website that teaches readers the best ways to buy gold coins online. It’s similar to my main gold site, but focuses exclusively on buying gold coins — buying American Eagle gold coins are given a lot of attention. It’s based on an approach that emphasizes: Profit. Gold is exploding and will […]
Junior mining companies offer a great way to invest in mining stocks. These companies are relatively new on the scene, usually engaged in the exploration or early development stages. Since many of them have not yet discovered whatever they are mining, their stock usually trades for $5 or less. These penny stocks can be a […]
Penny stocks are appealing because they are inexpensive, trading for $5 or less. However, they can also be very volatile and risky, so an individual should not invest in them without first doing some research. The best penny stocks represent stable companies with a good financial standing. Some stocks are priced in the penny range […]
Guest post by Doug Hornig, Editor, Casey’s Extraordinary Technology. If you had a previously incurable genetic condition and scientists came up with a treatment for it, you’d jump at the chance to take advantage. That’s a no-brainer. But what if you had the opportunity to invest in a company deeply involved in just such cutting-edge […]