Investment Tips - Averaging Up and Averaging Down Among today's investors there is so much controversy; is averaging up or down right, or is it the wrong thing to do? If a situation arises where you have the opportunity knocking will you average up or down? I will give some pros and cons of both of these issues. Averaging Up: Averaging up is when you increase your position in … [Read more...]
Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) Investing
Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) Investing Growth at a reasonable price (GARP) investing seeks to find companies that have strong earnings growth at a good price. GARP investing blends growth and value to create a better way to invest. How does it work? As defined by Investopedia, "value investing is the strategy of selecting stocks that trade for less than their intrinsic … [Read more...]
Avoid Investing In Companies With Excessive Debts
Why You Should Avoid Investing In Companies That Have Excessive Debts It's not abnormal for companies listed on the stock market to have sizeable debts. After all they usually need to borrow money to expand their business. However from an investment point of view, you have to be very careful about investing in companies that have excessive debts. This is particularly the case … [Read more...]
How to do Stock Selection ?
Stock Selection: Go With The Flow I was returning from a business trip recently and found myself walking on one of those moving walkways at the airport and as I was walking on the belt, I felt the sensation of gliding effortlessly along. I glanced over to my right and observed several people who were trudging along with bags in tow as I breezed past them. When I got to the … [Read more...]
Is Now a Good Time to Invest?
Is Now a Good Time to Invest? The right time to get back in the market may be just around the corner. With global economies sinking, sometimes dramatically, it can be a scary thought to put your hard-earned money on the line. However, a smart investor will realize that golden opportunities are appearing if proper research is done. If you look at a long-term chart of the Dow … [Read more...]