Tag: investor
Should You Invest In Marijuana Stock?
Like any other investment, Marijuana stocks are an investment and carry a certain amount of risk and reward associated with taking that risk. As it has been proven time and again, the higher the risk you take the greater the rewards you shall reap. As an investor, no matter how risk-seeking or risk-averse is your investment mindset, it is […]
What Is Volatility, And How Can It Affect My Stock Positions?
In the stock market, as in life, we must expect some volatility. But what exactly is volatility, and what do we need to know about it? Often Used, Often Misunderstood If you listen to the talking heads on financial television programs, sooner or later you’ll hear the term “volatility.” The thing is, they don’t bother to […]
Recession Preparation – How To Survive The Looming Bear Market
NASDAQ CHART: Dow Jones: NASDAQ was trading in a range above 7000 in January 2018. Once August rolled around, it was trading over 8000. Then comes October, and it has since been in a declining trend since. We’ve witnessed the market’s relentless economic and stock market growth for almost a decade now, and every stock market pundit […]
7 Things To Consider Before Making Your First Real Estate Investment
Investing in real estate can be a good strategy, no matter what your end goals are. It could be an outlet to generate revenue through rental properties, an opportunity to cash in on property appreciation in a lucrative area, or just a chance to build equity while paying for your living expenses. That said, real estate never […]
Understanding Market Timing And How To Profit From It
There is money to be made in the stock market. How you go about investing however is totally up to you. Some investors are buy and hold types. This means they buy a stock, mutual fund or ETF and hold it for the long term. Other investors believe in market timing. Their goal is to capitalize […]
How To Predict If A Home Will Hold Its Resale Value
While most buyers who purchase a home with a view to living there themselves will have very specific criteria about what they want, when purchasing as an investor, the financial performance of the property is paramount—and the potential resale value plays a big part. If you’re on the hunt for a property that’s likely to […]
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 going […]
3 Essential Facts You Need To Know About Social Security
Social Security was formed in 1935 during the Great Depression. It was initially meant to serve a dual role. First, it was meant to alleviate poverty among the elderly. Second and more importantly, it was meant to allow older Americans to quit the workforce and make room for hiring the massive amount of unemployed younger […]
Separating Real News From Fake News In The Stock Market
For an investor trying to build wealth, the massive amount of news coming out of the financial media can be contradictory and confusing. Investors sometimes don’t realize that there are two sides to every stock trade. The seller doesn’t want to own the shares for a range or reasons, and the buyer does so with […]
3 Reasons You Need To Make Sure Your Advisor Is A Fiduciary
As an investor, you want to make sure anyone you hire to help you handle and grow your wealth is competent enough to do so. Sadly when it comes to financial advisors, it is harder than you might think to find a competent one. This is because so few had been acting as a fiduciary. But this […]
