Investing for Individuals

What is a hedging strategy? How can binary options be used to for a hedged position? Can binary options be used in a hedging strategy?

Money invested in stocks is 100% at risk. I learned how to limit risk and improve success rate by using the TastyTrade method that I fully explain in this article.

Stocks always have a 50/50 chance of going up or down, so you only have a 50% chance of success. I'll describe non-directional trading strategies that improve odds.

Section II. of Mutual Fund Investing for Beginners, wherein the most common varieties of mutual funds are explained: stock funds, bond funds, hybrid funds and money market funds.

If you haven’t invested in stocks, you’re missing out on the opportunity to earn a significant passive income. Also, many online firms now offer free trading, so you can invest even $10 without paying trade fees or commissions. Here are some key factors to be aware of when investing in stocks.

In Section III. of Mutual Fund Investing for Beginners, I discuss how to select the best mutual funds available, using criteria such as p/e ratios, sales loads and total operating expenses.

I made a lot of mistakes trading over 45 years. I learned crucial lessons each time I blundered, which helped me develop strategies for high probability of success.

See how an options trader was challenged to prove that trading options alone can and does produce higher stock market returns than investing purely in stocks.

Forget the gimmicks and late-night "get rich quick" infomercials! My tutorial will give you the REAL scoop on real estate investing, both residential and commercial, and equip you with everything you need to know to dive into this sector with confidence.

In order to be a master, you must begin with the basics. This article will discuss one of the most basic things to learn when investing or trading in stocks - candlestick patterns.

This article shows seven months of actual trading in stock options. It illustrates the results in table format for easier viewing. It also includes questions sent in by readers with corresponding answers.

Investment expert Paul Mampilly recently authored "Profits Unlimited" which shows how Main Street Americans can successfully build wealth. He also runs an investment newsletter based on the same principles. Read my review of his book, my actual experience, and my opinion after following his ideas.

TD Ameritrade offers great educational tools when you have an account with them. Some offer a certificate upon completion as well with which you can upgrade your account. Read on if you are having difficulty understanding the material.

Investing in OTC stocks is risky business as it is, but if you head to iHub for advice, you may take your investment from risky to suicidal.

You may be tempted to rush out into the market and purchase stock in 10, 15 or even 20 different companies- do not! This is called 'over diversification' and can ruin your portfolio!

Getting started with trading can be confusing. There are many "gurus" that claim to have a magic formula. I will NOT do this. Instead I will give you a brief overview of the financial landscape, so you can make a more informed decision as to what assets and strategies to use.