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Selling Stock Requires as Much Thought as Buying Stock 21 Aug 2013 | 03:11 pm

How well you execute your buy or sell strategy is a major factor in determining investing in the stock market success. Many investors give a lot of thought to when to buy, however the sell decision is...

Buy Case Helps You Make Good Investment Decisions 21 Aug 2013 | 02:04 am

Imagine you have to explain to a group of your colleagues and superiors at work why you want to buy a particular stock. "Going with your gut" will not work with this group - and it should never be eno...

Stock Price Influences Explained 16 Aug 2013 | 07:43 pm

Factors that drive stock prices can be complex and complicated, however many are a function or variation of the three main influences. Follow me on Twitter

Preferred Shares of Stock - Not so Much 15 Aug 2013 | 01:28 am

Preferred shares of stock pay a fixed dividend and may be attractive to investors looking for current income, such as retirees. However, most investors will find better alternatives in high-quality bo...

Stock Price Not Same as Value 8 Aug 2013 | 02:22 am

Stock prices are driven by many factors. Daily prices change to reflect the tension between supply and demand. However, these fluctuations rarely reflect changes in the value of the company. Investors...

Dollar Cost Averaging Powerful Tool for Stock Investing 31 Jul 2013 | 02:12 am

The market is up - when should I buy? The market is down - when should I sell? These can be anxiety producing decisions, which are often tainted by emotions that often result is just the wrong decisio...

Be Smart About Buying and Selling Stocks 29 Jul 2013 | 10:08 pm

Too many investors jump at winning stocks or dump stocks when the price dips without knowing the intrinsic value of the company. If you follow the hype surrounding a stock that is soaring, you may fin...

Managers Tasked with Using Debt Wisely 18 Jul 2013 | 06:31 am

Managers are responsible for using all the tools and resources they have to create shareholder wealth. One of those tools is debt. Use these simple ratios to get a quick snapshot of how the company is...

Too Much Debt a Concern When Evaluating Stock 16 Jul 2013 | 09:19 pm

There are many good reasons for companies to use debt and managers would be criticized for not taking advantage of debt when it can contribute to shareholder wealth. However, too much of a good thing ...

Listen to Stock Market for Direction 12 Jul 2013 | 01:52 am

The stock market gives clues about where it is headed in the short run. They aren't perfect, but they do give you strong hints. Use these clues to time buy and sell decisions. ... Read Full Post

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