Foreign exchange market v/s the stock market Trading that takes place between two counties with different currencies is known as forex trading .The foreign exchange market is also known as the FX market, or the forex market. The forex market is one that is not based on any one business or investing in any one business, but the trading and selling of currencies. The forex … [Read more...]
How to Make Profit in a Bear Market
How to Make Profit in a Bear Market A bear market exists when equity prices are down 20 percent or more from their highs. Bear markets often result in investors losing a lot of money, but a few simple techniques can enable you to not only survive the storm, but make a lot of money. Sell stocks short. Shorting a stock involves borrowing shares from your brokerage firm and … [Read more...]
How to Buy an IPO Stock
How to Buy IPO Stock An IPO is an initial public offering of stock for a corporation. Buying an IPO is usually left to either the wealthy or to those who have inside connections to the company or underwriters. However, there are a few times and ways that you can get in on an IPO. Get a trading account. You need a brokerage account to buy stock of any kind, but for an IPO, you … [Read more...]
How to Buy IPOs Through Self Distribution of Stock
How to Buy IPOs Through Self Distribution of Stock Self distribution of stock is a type of IPO, or initial public offering. In this offering, the company selling stocks will offer its shares directly to the public and cut out the need for an underwriter. These types of IPOs save the company money because it doesn't have to sell stock at a discounted price to the … [Read more...]
How to compare companies for Investment
An investment company pools out lots of money accumulated from many investors into one investment vehicle.The goal is to benefit from the management of a professional investment adviser and lower management fees. Investment companies come in three basic types: closed-end open-end and unit investment trusts (UITs). All are monitored and regulated by the Securities and … [Read more...]