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Short-Sellers' Paradise
When recessions and depressions strike, only real men and women of thought and ability are able to surmount the difficult times. Those who get swallowed up by debts and other calamities experience this not because they are stupid or lazy, it’s because they have not found a foolproof plan to counter any catastrophe. In recent days, the stock market has proven to be weak. Large sell-offs have made investors skittish. The short sellers are the real heroes of these times. They know when to short and when to cover. If they perform with excellence at their task, they can expect significant returns that other investors would only crave.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Trader
The 10 Best Online Courses for Real Estate Investing
Real estate is one of the best alternatives to the stock market, and Udemy is an excellent place to find online courses for real estate investing. If you want to get real-world advice on investing in real estate, you don’t need to go sit in a classroom anymore. You can get all of the expert information you need from the comfort of your home. Online courses are becoming the best way to learn for the cheapest price. If you have the entrepreneurial mindset, you can join other real estate investors in this growing business and start earning today. All of the knowledge is waiting for you on the internet, you just need to know where to look. Just know if you're ready to invest or not before you do move your money elsewhere.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Trader
Best Udemy Courses for Value Investors. Top Story - November 2018.
Udemy was founded on the premise that “the world’s best teachers aren’t always found in classrooms.” They offer courses in a variety of topics and in over 50 different languages, so there’s definitely something out there for everyone.
By Roland Barnes7 years ago in Trader
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?
A while back, I was talking about my retirement plans with a friend of mine. I have a Roth IRA, along with a small stock portfolio. It's not much, but it's a start. Lately, I've been working on beefing up the ol' retirement fund in hopes of being able to retire at one point or another.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Trader
I Tried Qapital's App, and It Wasn't What I Thought It'd Be. Top Story - November 2018.
I need to work on being more fiscally stable. Being a writer often means having to weather the highs and lows of a gig economy, and in many cases, you may need to save money in the high times just to make ends meet in the low.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Trader
Reasons Why You Should Invest in Insurance Companies
Not a lot of people want to invest in insurance companies. They don't even consider it. That's a mistake. Unfairly stereotyped as uninteresting, insurance stocks are practically sure things. Your investment will mature. The only downside is the time it takes to grow your initial sum into something worth mentioning. These are long term investments, but good things come to those who wait, and the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages.
By Conrad Morningstar7 years ago in Trader
Ways to Learn to Invest, Even If You Don't Have a Wall Street Background
When you are looking to start investing your money, you want to make sure that you really understand what you are doing. There are many ways to learn to invest, but eventually you’re going to have to jump in and test the waters.
By Amanda Stamper7 years ago in Trader
Best Books for People Who Want to Learn About Stocks
I remember the first time I decided to start investing. I downloaded Robin Hood, saw a bunch of charts that showed prices to me, made a bet, and watched my money turn to nothing. It was not a good move, though it did look like it was doing well once before disappearing completely.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Trader
Why Should Kids Care About the Stock Market?
Currently, the New York Stock Exchange has a total capitalization of $15 trillion. That’s a higher monetary value compared to all of the money in the US Treasury. How can this be? Due to the amount of companies that are represented in the stock market, and the number of shares and investors they have, the total capitalization ends up being a total of $15 trillion. That’s higher than any lottery will ever be. Without the stock market, companies would be limited in developing products and services that improve our lives; such as medicines, power, and entertainment.
By Stephanie Gladwell7 years ago in Trader
10 Reasons Why Investing in Commodities Is Dangerous. Top Story - November 2018.
The argument for avoiding commodity investments continuously outweighs any argument which encourages investing in commodities. Commodities are raw materials such as crude oil, natural gas, precious metals, and other natural resources, which people invest in and trade through the stock market. Investing in commodities is dangerous for multiple reasons, and this raw material should be dealt with wisely. The commodities market is a hard one to understand, and some of the risks involved include high commodity prices, long term returns, and unpredictable supply and demand.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Trader
