Fundamental analysis is the most popular and “widely” used tool investors use to research their stocks. This type of analysis consists of studying the company’s fundamentals (statistics), financial statements, quarterly and annual reports, and its’ management. Perform Fundamental Analysis Before Purchasing Your Stock: An investor should educate themselves on the company’s fundamentals (statistics) before buying stock…
I will now address “additional” fundamental statistics that need to be studied before purchasing a company’s stock. Keep in mind that a company’s statistics are extremely important when evaluating which company to buy stock in! Remember these statistics will be conveniently provided for you on financial websites such as Yahoo Finance or Google Finance. What Is The…
Question: Is it necessary for women to hire a financial advisor to invest in stocks? Not necessarily! Women are fully able to create a stock portfolio . A woman could make more money by choosing her “own” stocks to invest in, and in the process, not have to pay fees to a financial advisor or…
Mutual funds have advantages and many disadvantages. It is very important to be aware of both the pros and cons of mutual funds before investing in them. Advantages of Mutual Funds: Mutual funds do have the advantage of diversifying an investor’s portfolio. Diversification is investing in the stocks of a variety of companies. This serves…
This article will discuss 4 different ways that an investor can choose to invest in stocks. An investor should decide which of the following approaches are best for their individual needs and goals. Following are four different ways to invest in stocks. Mutual Funds: One way an investor can own stock is by investing in…
Why is there a lack of financial education in America’s schools today? To quote the famous investor, Peter Lynch: “The junior high schools and high schools of America have forgotten to teach one of the most important courses of all: Investing.” Why aren’t we teaching financial “literacy” in our primary, secondary schools and colleges? …
Should you use leverage to purchase your stocks? What is Leverage? First of all, what is leverage? Leverage is borrowing money to purchase an investment from your broker. It is, in essence, a loan from your broker that will charge you interest. With leverage, investors borrow money to purchase stocks expecting to make profits that…
When is the best time to start investing in stocks? Begin investing as early as possible in stocks and make sure to stick with it! The younger you start… the better! I cannot begin to emphasize this enough!!! Many investors today regret not investing in stocks when they were younger. Get Started Investing At A…
Why aren’t more millennials investing in stocks? Millennials are those individuals born in the 1980s and 1990s…many the children of baby boomers. The largest financial mistake young people are making today is not investing in stocks! According to one recent survey… only 26% of millennials are investing! Many Millennials Distrust The Stock Market Why is there…
Should you be an active or passive investor? “Active” investors take a hands-on approach and pick their own stocks. These investors, when investing, want to have full control of their money. They do their own financial homework. “Passive” investors, on the other hand, may feel they don’t have the time or financial knowledge to study…
