Everyone knows who Warren Buffett is, even those who do not invest a dime in the stock market. However, not too many people outside of the investment and business world know the name Ray Dalio. But they should, he is a hedge fund manager that manages over $100 billion in assets and is one of…
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Many have tried day trading, and an overwhelming majority have failed. However, for every 99 that fails miserably at day trading, there is always that one success story. So what do these successful day traders have that the overwhelming majority of day traders don't? It's not access to capital. Rather, it is a set of character traits…
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With pension plans a thing of a past and Social Security benefits uncertain, your 401k plan is by far the most important vehicle to a safe retirement. So in order to secure a good retirement, how much should you have in your 401k by 30? We will answer this use four different scenarios. In all…
Read MoreMany people think that investing in stocks is a surefire way to get rich and hit the jackpot. The reality couldn't be further from the truth. See, the truth is that to get average returns that beat inflation, all you need to do is put it in an index fund. Index funds will match the…
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Economic indicators are useful in telling us whether the economy is doing well or not. They indicate whether an economy is heading in or out of a recession, or if the economy is experiencing a boom. There are a lot of economic indicators and sometimes they may contradict one another. Thus, it is important to look at…
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Every investment/asset will have inherent risk that comes with it; no risk no reward. The amount of risk will vary with each asset. But no matter what kind of asset it is, there is always a chance of an asset bubble. An asset bubble is the result of human emotion in play in the markets. Investors…
Read MoreAlthough gold is no longer a standard form of currency in the vast majority of countries, it is still of extreme macroeconomic importance. The price of gold is tied to many currencies and currency pairs. Here is what happens to the major currencies when gold prices drop: (more…)
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So I've been on a bit of a bitcoin buying spree as of late. Because the investment (or currency) is still new, there is a lot of confusion about what it is, how to buy it, and how to trade it. So in this post, I will attempt to dymysfify the process of buying your first…
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You often hear news about Warren Buffett and stock analyses based on a fundamentalist’s perspective. But what really is it? How do stock market advisers determine which stocks to buy and sell? Whether you are preparing yourself to be an investor, a stock analyst, or someone who merely wants to understand how fundamental analysis works,…
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Buying and selling stocks should not be done without a thorough analysis. One very important school of thought that guides stock traders is technical analysis. Technical analysis is a method that relies heavily on a person’s ability to understand trends and patterns. This article will help you learn on how to use this method when…
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