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Making Outsized Returns in the Stock Market - Using the Dow Theory by Henry To

It is interesting and amazing to note that not until Charles Dow started compiling the Dow Jones Industrial and Dow Jones Rail Index and started writing about the stock market a little over a hundred years ago, stock speculation was regarded merely as a game for the rich or as gambling for the brave. Sure, there were the tape readers, but the majority of the public regarded Wall Street as a source of excitement - the entertainment provided freely (unless you were on the wrong side) by figures such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jay Gould, and the infamous Daniel Drew.

Basics of Stock Market by John Goldfinger

The article describes basic notions of stock market: blue chips, growth stocks, income stocks, defensive stocks and others.

Trading Education: The Best of Both Worlds! by Harald Anderson

I made my very first investment in the stock market when I was ten years old. Ever since then I have been hooked! Now I check out hundreds of trades each year with the same excitement andenthusiasm, and each time try to find that one market at the right time that could dramatically create wealth.

Historical Briefing: Stocks, Finance and Money by Harald Anderson

The History of Wall Street, Finance and Money is fascinating. Most investors are unaware of how money and finance have evolved in our civilization.

Planning Your Dive and Diving Your Plan – Trading! by Harald Anderson

A colleague of mine just returned from a scuba diving trip in Cozumel, which just happens to be one of my favorite places to dive. Anyway, she was telling me about an unexpected difficulty she encountered while swimming around the corral reef down about 85 feet. It wasn't anything serious but her story reminded me of something my scuba instructor used to say over and over again. "Plan your dive, and dive your plan".

High Price⁄Earnings Ratios and the Stock Market: a Personal Odyssey by Henry Janoski

The author maintains that we are in a 10-to-15-year bear stock market that began in April 1998. The first quarter high of 2000 was only a rally in what was already a bear market.

Forces that Move Stock Prices by James Andrews

Among the largest forces that affect stock prices are inflation, interest rates, bonds, commodities and currencies. Taking human nature into account, as well as, the market forces, a personal working cyclical model can be used for viewing sector rotation, industry behavior and changing market sentiment.

Oil Stocks CHK WLL - What Is Their Worth? by Henry Lu

Recent weakness in oil and natural gas price offers opportunity for value investors. Oil and natural gas stock WLL and CHK are still trading at price of single digit multiple to their true earnings.

Defining a Long-Term Investment in the Stock Market by Charles O'Melia

What does a long-term investment in a security really mean?

How to Make Big Money Safely in Stock Market by Henry Lu

Value investing is the proven safe method to make big money in the stock market. This article explains how and why this is the case and what's benefit of value investing for anyone.

Mutual Fund Honor Roll – Buy High, Sell Low by Chasing Performance by Tim Olson

Do you chase performance? Millions of investors guarantee failure by selecting mutual funds based on annual performance numbers. Studies and market statistics confirm these investors fail to keep up with average market returns and actually lose more money to inflation. Stop chasing short term performance and stay focused on your financial goals. Learn to identify appropriate long-term investments and stick with them.

Investing in the Stock Market - When To! by Charles O'Melia

When you invest in the stock market is not has important as to how you invest in the stock market.

Picking Mutual Funds to Outperform the Market by Tim Olson

With over 6,000 mutual funds available, it may be tempting to pick funds from a popular star or index rating system. Savvy investors, however, balance multiple factors in their selection process. Ratings represent only the historical performance of funds and cannot predict the future. Performance consistency, management skill, and expense limitations are among the many factors that influence a fund’s prospects. Each must be carefully evaluated to improve your chances of finding a fund to outperform the market.

9 Deadly Trading Mistakes! by Jeff Wilde

Over the past 15 years I have seen many traders lose all their money by not paying attention to "9 Deadly Trading Mistakes". Whether you are a position trader, swing trader or day trader, this article can help you avoid some costly and painful financial mistakes.

Dividend Paying Stocks by Charles O'Melia

An article which exemplifies the awesome power of a stock dividend.

Size Counts! by Jeff Wilde

It is often said that to grow mentally, spiritually, emotionally and personally that you have to stretch and move out of your comfort zone. I definitely believe in this concept, however... When it comes to trading stocks, futures, options or forex, going outside your comfort zone can be dangerous!

The Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Mutual Funds by Philip E. Humbert

Everyone who follows the financial news has heard of mutual funds and knows the stock market has generally risen (with various ups-and-downs) for over 200 years. In fact, by most measures, the stock market has made more money for more people, and done it more reliably, than any other investment over the past 100 years! If you want to accumulate substantial wealth, you must include stocks in your investments!

3 Components Needed for Beating the Market by Henry Lu

Value investing is serious business. Investors need to follow up with 3 important components in order to be successful in stock market.

The POWER of a Proven Stock Investment Plan by Charles O'Melia

The power of a proven stock investment plan will allay all fears of investing in the stock market.

Race Horses and Mutual Funds by Al Thomas

BET ON MUTUAL FUNDS LIKE YOU BET ON HORSES. For years investors have been taught to look into the composition of a mutual funds. In other words the "experts" want you to take the time to analyze the stocks within the mutual fund portfolio, categorize them by industry group and try to understand the objective of the fund manager. This is nonsense.

Invest In The Stock Market For The RIGHT Reason, Using The RIGHT Choices by Charles O'Melia

Investing in the stock market using the right reason, coupled with the right choices, stacks the odds for a return well worth the gamble.

The Right Mutual Funds For Ba by Boomers by C.C. Collins

If you are a ba by boomer, time is not on your side. Many ba by boomers see retirement age fast approaching with little to nothing in the way of retirement assets that will allow them to actually retire and live a comfortable lifestyle.

Invest, Be Wrong, and Make Money in the Stock Market by Al Thomas

How to neutralize the losses with a proper won⁄loss ratio written by a former floor trader.

Analysts - Do They Really Know The Stock Market? by Al Thomas

What analysts really know and DON'T know.

Stock Chart Reading by Al Thomas

Charting is not an exact science, but it is important to making buying and selling decisions.

Forecasting the Stock Market by Al Thomas

Forecasting is an art not a science. The percentage of right vs. wrong is ver small.

Stock and Fund Dividends by Al Thomas

Do dividends really matter? The truth about how you get a dividend and is it really a dividend?

Maximizing a Stock Market Investment by Charles O'Melia

There are several factors an investor should consider when invest in the stock market...

A Triple Dipper: How to Make 3 Profits on 1 Stock Trade by Floyd Snyder

A lot of people seem to be moving back into the markets since the declines of 2000. If you were one of those that jumped back in during the early part of 2004 you reaped big profits. But now there seems to be a fair number of Wall Street Pundits that are beginning to raise the "irrational exuberance" flag once again. If you have been watching some of the unrealistic gains in recent high flyers, you may be looking for a bit more conservative way of being in the market.

The Three Little Pigs Went to the Stock Market by Al Thomas

How to invest at the DOW and NASDAQ without being a hog.