Do Your Investments Match Your Risk Tolerance?
March 9, 2010 by Pete Mitchell
Filed under All Posts, Alternate Investments, Everything IRA, Stock Market Info.
DO YOUR INVESTMENTS MATCH YOUR RISK TOLERANCE?
Now is a good time to examine what’s in your portfolio.
The stock market is unsettled … and perhaps its fluctuations are unsettling you. It’s a stressful time for the economy and Wall Street, and you may be concerned about your portfolio given what’s going on with oil [...]
Survivor Options On Bonds by Pete Mitchell
February 19, 2010 by Pete Mitchell
Filed under All Posts, Alternate Investments, Stock Market Info.
Have you heard of the “survivor option”? How about a “death put”? These rather bleak terms reference a very useful choice for beneficiaries who inherit certain kinds of corporate bonds. This option has become increasingly common.
BRIC Nations by Pete Mitchell
February 16, 2010 by Pete Mitchell
Filed under All Posts, Alternate Investments, Stock Market Info.
Brazil. Russia. India. China. These four nations have some of the fastest-growing economies on earth and are becoming drivers in the world economy. In the coming decades, they may command as much attention as the U.S., Japan and other “heavy hitters” … or more.
Preferred Stocks Presented by Pete Mitchell
February 4, 2010 by Pete Mitchell
Filed under All Posts, Stock Market Info.
Before I explain preferred stocks, let me explain dividends. Dividends are a part of the earnings that a corporation has that are paid out to it’s shareholders – usually on a quarterly basis. Let me give an example. Let’s say you own 1 share of xyz company, and that company is paying out a $5 annual dividend. Every quarter you would receive $1.25 for every share that you owned.
An Introduction To The Stock Market – Presented by Pete Mitchell
February 3, 2010 by Pete Mitchell
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If you are confused or unsure, you’re not alone. It’s amazing to me how many adults, many of them college grads, know practically nothing about the stock market. Many schools simply don’t offer or don’t require the classes that cover it. If you’ve been holding off on investing because you simply didn’t know enough about it … that’s probably wise. But rather than delay any longer, here’s some information to get you started:
