As a small investor you should always be focused on the long-term. You should work on developing your patience and discipline so that you are not panicking at every bit of bad news that comes out and therefore making emotional decisions that are probably going to hurt you more than help you. Rather, trust thatContinue reading “Always Keep an Eye on Your Investments!”
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Standard and Poor’s 500
The Standard and Poor’s 500, or as it is more commonly referred to S&P 500, is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is one of the most followed indices and accounts for approximately 80% of the total marketContinue reading “Standard and Poor’s 500”
Market is High! Consider Selling?
The DOW and S&P 500 are at very high levels right now. If we are attempting to always “Buy low and Sell high”, right now is a definitive moment when we should consider locking in gains on certain investments. Which investments should we consider selling? Look at those investments that have run up rapidly, orContinue reading “Market is High! Consider Selling?”
Floating Stock
As a small investor it is important to understand what floating stock is. It refers to the number of shares available for trading of a particular stock. Low float stocks are those with a low number of shares. Floating stock is calculated by subtracting closely-held shares and restricted stock from a firm’s total outstanding shares.Continue reading “Floating Stock”
Earnings Per Share!
When you are new to investing or trying to do a quick evaluation of a stock that you are not really familiar with looking at the companies Earnings per Share (EPS) is good to review. Bluntly, it will tell you right away if the company is making money or not. Investopedia defines EPS as theContinue reading “Earnings Per Share!”
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
When shopping around for interest-bearing bank accounts like CDs it is very important to understand the difference between disclosed annual percentage yield (APY) and the interest rate. The two are similar but there is a difference between them. Understanding the difference will help you know how much of a return to expect on your deposits.Continue reading “Annual Percentage Yield (APY)”
Good Financial Literacy Book
I came across a book entitled How Money Works: Stop Being A Sucker by Tom Mathews and Steve Siebold. It was actually given to my family by my wife’s coworker. After reading it I definitely think that it is a great book for all young people and anyone else looking to add a little knowledgeContinue reading “Good Financial Literacy Book”
Basic Rule Of Investing
Every investor and borrow absolutely must know and understand the Rule of 72. The Rule of 72 is a simple math shortcut that can be used to quickly figure out the amount of time it will take for money to double at a fixed rate of interest. The way it works is easy. All youContinue reading “Basic Rule Of Investing”
Check Your Investments Regularly
As a small investor you should always be focused on the long-term. You should work on developing your patience and discipline so that you are not panicking at every bit of bad news that comes out and therefore making emotional decisions that are probably going to hurt you more than help you. Rather, trust thatContinue reading “Check Your Investments Regularly”
Your Money Needs to Last Longer!
The average lifespan for all people has been going up. This is due to better technology and huge advancements in health care. Despite the blip downward caused by the Covid pandemic, we are all living longer. That is great news! However, it comes with its own challenges. A big challenge is not having enough moneyContinue reading “Your Money Needs to Last Longer!”
Patient and Disciplined Saving 