Dividends Or Buybacks - Which Are Better For Shareholders?

This article compares and contrasts dividends with share buybacks, concluding that dividend programs are usually better for the individual investor.

How I Find Excellent Stock Trades

With all of the fancy methods for selecting investments I have found a simple but powerful method for maximizing my chances of finding high velocity stocks.

Learning to Select Top Stocks

When it comes to choosing companies to invest in, you need to ask a few questions. What you are looking for is the strengths and weaknesses in these companies and a better understanding of the market positioning of the business.

What Is Index Option Trading

Option trading is not restricted to individual stocks. The large commodity market is an option market that deals in all manner of commodities such as grain or cattle. There is also another type of investment known as index option trading.

Bull Call Spread

Investing and trading spreads can be very profitable. Knowing how to establish and trade bull call spreads can help you earn money should the market rise. Learn in plain english and see examples of bullish or bull call option spreads.

Stock Terms Every Investor Should Know

Investing has its own terminology that you should know before you make your move. All you have to do is a little bit of research to become a good investor. But you won't understand what you are looking at if you don't understand the terms. Here are a few key terms that will help you as you begin to invest in the stock market.

Stock Market Tips

Many people invest in stocks, bond, mutual funds and insurance and see it as way of furthering securing their financial assets.

Stock Investing - Don't Be Rhinophobic

This article explains rhinophobia--fear of cash--and why the successful investor must avoid it.

Finding Profitable Stock Trades - Using Moving Averages

One of the most powerful resources for traders is moving averages. Moving averages can be used to filter down the number of stocks to trade.

How To Increase Shareholder Value

Increasing shareholder value needs strategic planning. The aim of the company should be to: 1) Reduce cost base while maintaining revenue. 2) Increase revenue share and reduce cost. Any strategy that aims for these two goals will increase the shareholder value. This article discusses how this can be achieved to increase shareholder value.

Maintaining Shareholders Confidence In Volatile Stock Market

Shareholders confidence is a crucial factor for any company. Since shareholders invest most of their savings in the stocks, they tend to get worried if the markets are not working according to their calculations.

The PEG Ratio | The Complement to the PE Ratio

Most stock investors know the PE ratio as an indispensable tool to assess the worthiness of a stock. But the mere usage of this ratio could lead to wrong decisions. The PEG ratio is a method which relates the PE to the growth rate of the stock and thus enabling the investor to find the right stock.

Liz Claiborne Inc: A Risky but Rewarding Investment

To often investors are faced with the dilemma of picking out certain companies based on fundamental and technical analysis. For the case of Liz Claiborne (LIZ), the situation is no different. It is true the Christmas and holiday season is upon us, and many companies such as Liz are trying to accrue more profit than other times of the year. However, as you will find out, there are some benefits to purchasing shares of this company now, but there are also some risks involved to produce a complicated situation.

How to Make the Most of Your Stocks

When it comes to the stock market, everyone will tell you that it is impossible to accurately predict the future. But there is one strategy that will help you to maximize your profits. It will help you survive the bad stocks in your portfolio.

Make Money from the Stock Market

This article describes the risks associated with stock market investments and how I have tried to mitigate them in the past. Remember, YOU CAN ALSO LOSE MONEY BUT THERE ARE TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE MONEY TOO.