Beginner Day Trading Tips for Success

Why is it that some people are successful in trading the markets? And some people fail?

Stock Investing – Midterm Elections Make Drug Companies a Sale

Potential Democratic House Victory makes Drug Stocks a sale.

The Commodities Bull Market is Back

It was just a few short months ago many were saying the bubble had burst in commodities. First of all, I never bought into the bubble talk. How can there be a bubble in commodities - when not one of your friends can name 5 gold stocks? Back in the internet bubble days, taxi cab drivers could rattle off the names internet companies without skipping a beat. Before there can be a bubble the masses must participate.

Money Management for the Futures Trader

The most important factor in successful futures trading is money management. The ability to take a loss and trade another day is the key to survival--and ultimate success-- in the futures trading arena.

Is it Viable to Buy Shares of Viacom?

With earnings results just a little more than a week away, many traders are anxiously awaiting how the television giant, Viacom (VIA), will perform. Recently put into the publicly exchanged market, Viacom has not done that well relative to many of its competitors, year to date. However, if there is any indication of how powerful earnings are this recent quarter, there may be a surprise for fellow Viacom owners awaiting a strong result to boost shares of this company to a more respectable level.

Bonds - Investing in Bonds for a Secured Future

There may have been more than one occasion when you might have had to borrow money from a friend: at the coffee shop, in the office, or even for the cab service. When you run out of money, borrowing is usually your only way out.

Mutual Funds - A Secure Investment

Mutual funds are a collection of stocks and/or bonds invested in different securities, which include fixed market securities and money market instrumentals. It facilitates investors to put their money under an efficient investment management.

P/E Ratio - How Valuable Is It?

How important is a company's P/E ratio to you? Do you know how to properly evaluate a stock's P/E ratio? The number may not mean as much as you think.

Penny Stock Winners - What To Do Next

When trading penny stocks, once you've had a big success, your first thought me be about cashing out in order to enjoy the fruits of your investment. Keep in mind however that taking all the money off the table in the middle of a good deal may not the best course of action. Of course these are the things you are hoping to buy with your earnings and if you let all of your money ride you risk loosing it all.

Contrarian Trading Works

Getting away from the crowd mentality.

Trading Small Stocks - Things to Consider

Smaller stocks can offer higher investment return, but do you know the things to look for when considering to invest in a smaller company?

The Basics Of Mutual Fund Classes

In order to get the most out of your returns, without paying a high fee, you need to be aware of the different classes of mutual fund stocks and their advantages and disadvantages.

My Ten Commandments of Trading - Part I

When the Ten Commandments were brought down from the mountain top, it was noted by several onlookers that they were engraved on stone tablets. Granted paper wasn't in great supply nor were there any Bic pens on hand. It was also noted that these weren't suggestions. They were commands from the almighty.

Trading Veteran Reveals Must Have Hints and Tips on Trading that Every Trader Should Know

Your trading system is a set of rules that you have built up that should be met before you enter a trade. The more ways that a trade is confirmed- the better and the more money you're likely to make.

The Difference Between Full Service and Discount

When it comes to choosing a brokerage, you will have to decide between full service or discount