The Deflation Protection Portfolio
Deflation Protection and other Asset Allocation Examples There is no end to the possibilities of asset allocation. We are going to list several examples of asset allocation here over the next couple weeks because it seems like a good way to understand the mindset in creating each allocation. We’re going to look at this mostly […]
A Stock Option Example
Stock Options are simpler to understand than you think and if used properly can lower your risk and increase your returns. We’re going to our explanation how by looking at several option chains for Microsoft as displayed on the basic Fidelity Option trading platform so that you can have some understanding of how options are […]
God’s Ways are Mysterious even as an Investor
Whether you’re an Investor or a Speculator…The scripture at the beginning of this section points to the fact that there is far more that we don’t know than there is that we do. Whether you are an investor or a speculator, you must first and foremost have a plan for reducing risk. There will be […]
Stock Option: Important Components
Stock Option Trades have several key components that are both vital to understand before you even begin to think about trading stock options. Several factors determine the particular way in which each stock option will lead to a successful or losing trade. These factors are…
The Growth Investor & Final Thoughts
Another form of speculator who probably doesn’t see himself as such in the “Growth Investor”. One of the most famous of this type is Peter Lynch of Fidelity Magellan fame. He’s one of the greatest speculators in the world. We classify him as a speculator instead of as an investor because he would often by […]
Stock Options Can Lower Risk & Increase Return
Stock Options are misunderstood and thus dangerous for most, but can be powerful tools (if used properly) to lower risk and increase return on your equity investments. This is the beginning of a new series…. We want to share one powerful set of techniques for buying stocks or ETF’s with you. These are slightly more […]
Success as a Day Trader
The Day Trader is someone who is an extremely active speculator. Other Traders might not trade as often, but practice the same art. Different traders have different techniques. Some are “Day Traders” who make buy and sell decisions by the minute and can be in and out of new trades many times a day. Most […]
Hedge Funds & A Better Alternative
Hedge Funds are sexy! Why? Because that’s how rich people invest! Well, Ok, but that might not be such a good thing. Let’s break down what a hedge fund is and we’ll see that there are some advantages and disadvantages to them. We’re continuing the series on money management and funds.
What is a Value Investor?
A value investor is different. We looked at how a macroeconomic thinker positions his portfolio, but how does the value investor do it? Pure value investors never buy funds. The value investor prides himself on combing through the financials of companies and uncovering the truly undervalued company. You can’t do this with a fund. Diversification […]
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)
An Exchange Traded Fund or ETF is very similar to a Closed End Fund. The ETF is a much newer invention and has been taking the investing world by storm. They originally started as cheap and convenient index funds. Today, most of them are still index funds meaning they have lower costs and are managed […]