Discover How to Make Money in the Stock Market
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
How long it takes you to double your original investment is a pretty standard way for investors to determine the effectiveness of their portfolio. The goal as an investor should be to double your holdings in the safest and quickest way possible. Having the tools to help you determine if a stock is going to net you the return you are after… 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
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
In our experience, people who invest tend not to follow their money as thoroughly as they should. Often times we take the advice of stock brokers and bankers as the definitive word in how to invest never once following up on their advise. We assume that they know more than we do, and have our best interests at heart which… Read More