4 Simple Trading Strategies to Save Money
Trading is a psychologically and emotionally difficult task – with indicators, nonstop news, feeds, and billions of dollars flowing through the markets each and every minute of the day. There are several trading tips that can help you protect your investments, while maximizing each position.
Trading Tip #1: $.98 is better than $1
You would [...]
US Recession Sparks Japanese Auto Boom
High inflation in the US has made Japan an even better investment. The yen is at near record values against the US Dollar. While the US market sputters, Japan is fueled by better currency rates and an overall stronger economy.
For years, the Japanese economy was in shambles. Japan’s central bank was loaning [...]
Join Our Investment Community Forums
Last weekend, we hired a talented team of programmers to create the new Investor Trip Forums.
Our Community Forums provides a fast and fun way to ask questions, get advice, share opinions, and meet fellow members of the Investor Trip Community. There are two separate forums for investing and retirement discussions, along with a general board [...]
What Do Fed Rate Cuts Mean to Your Stocks?
Last month, the Fed took a drastic step to cut rate twice by a total of 125 basis points.
And with a drop of 225 basis points since last fall, what does this say about likely stock returns? Let’s look at the historical data.
Since 1950, the Fed cut more than 200 basis [...]
8 Tips For IRA Contribution Season
During the first few months of the year, many taxpayers will be looking for ways to reduce their tax burden for the previous year, and also take advantage of tax benefits where possible. Receiving the maximum possible benefits requires some diligence, such as making sure any IRA contributions are made [...]
Rising Oil Prices Hurt Chinese Manufacturers
With oil nearing $100 per barrel, Chinese manufacturers are feeling the heat. As it becomes more cost-effective to make goods at home, China’s long time monopoly in the manufacturing sector might come to an end.
Cheap energy fed Chinese boom
During the 1990s, cheap energy made outsourcing manufacturing very profitable. When oil was [...]
How to Invest in Municipal Bonds
Sub-prime worries and bond market freezes should be enough to scare any income investor away from the markets in favor of a safer alternative. The municipal bond market has always been a safe haven for investment dollars, but understanding the investment offers is not easy.
The best part of municipals is that buying directly can [...]
How to Leverage Your Investments with Stock Options
Obtaining a margin account with your broker can be difficult. Credit checks, minimum balances and paperwork can make obtaining a moderate leverage of 2:1 nearly impossible for most investors. Brokerage firms are a tough sell for leverage, especially in today’s volatile markets and restrictions on day traders.
Deep in the money options
Luckily, deep in [...]
