Here are few initial steps that can help you in setting up your trading account . Before you start trading options you need to setup a trading account with a broker. Turns out obtaining options trading privileges are not so easy to setup. Follow these steps and your chances will improve. If you don't have an online brokerage account you will need to choose one and fund … [Read more...]
Disadvantages of Sarbanes Oxley
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was passed to prevent companies from engaging in accounting fraud similar to that perpetrated by Enron and Worldcom. While SOX increased the accuracy and validity of financial information for outside stakeholders, it created some challenges for businesses attempting to comply with SOX guidelines. Internal Controls SOX compliance … [Read more...]
Difference Between ETF & REIT
ETF - Exchange Traded Fund An exchange traded fund, or ETF, is an investment company organized under the same laws as mutual funds. Investors own shares of the fund which is a pool of assets and securities. ETFs are designed to track a specific index such as the S&P 500 or a commodity like the price of gold. Function Shares of ETFs trade on the stock exchanges. You … [Read more...]
How to Use a Portfolio
Profitable investing starts with a commanding core strategy based on tireless research, but equally important is how you manage your portfolio. While a properly managed portfolio can protect you from market downfalls, a poorly managed or ignored portfolio could mean severe financial loss. Most investors have heard that tending to the portfolio is important, but new investors … [Read more...]
How to Buy Strong Stocks That Sell Weaker
It may seem like a conundrum--the idea of looking for strong stocks which sell weaker, or at a lower price. But just as traders can make money buying stocks which go up in value, they can also make money selling (or borrowing) stocks which depreciate in value. Selling stocks to make a profit is called short selling, and the goal is to sell stocks which you believe will go down … [Read more...]