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I often wonder if stock splits are really that good for an investor. I have posed this question to many experts with varying opinions. Some feel that a stock split encourages growth and shows the health of a particular company, while others say it has little to no effect at all. Both parties are correct but I tend to believe a split… Read More
My background is in the tech sector and for a number of years I have been looking at Google and kicking myself for not having purchased any stock when it first came on the market. I strongly believe that Google is here to stay and that they offer the best search engine product available today. Unbelievably Google is also great… Read More
2014 is here and I wanted to share with everyone how I did with my stocks for last year. I have been researching the stock market for a couple of years now and only started to invest in the market on August 27th 2013. Please keep in mind that these returns are representative of a four month period only. I would… Read More
The standard definition of ‘Price-Earnings Ratio – P/E Ratio’ is the valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its per-share earnings. The P/E ratio is calculated as: Market Value per Share/Earnings per Share (EPS) For example, if a stock is currently trading at $50 a share and earnings over the last 12 months were $2.00 per share, the P/E… Read More
What are dividends? The literal definition is as follows: Dividends are the distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders. The dividend is most often quoted in terms of the dollar amount each share receives (dividends per share). It can also be quoted in terms of a percent of… Read More
Selecting a stock can be a challenge. Finding one that can check all the boxes in your rule book may seem impossible but with some effort some gems can be found. I usually start by looking at my stock portfolio to see where I am currently lacking strength. Once I determine the market sector I am weakest in I start… Read More
The question I am asked the most is “How can I get started?” and really the short answer is “open a trading account deposit some money and start trading”. But before you do…. I suggest you create a Google Finance account before you make any decisions. I like Google Finance as you can create an account, add stocks to your portfolio’s without… Read More