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Online Investing With Sports Arbitrage and the Dangers Faced by Individual Investors

2009-12-07T17:09:00.000-08:00

Online Investing With Sports Arbitrage and the Dangers Faced by Individual Investors

One of the main selling points to sign people up in Sports Arbitrage Trading is that it is a Risk Free Opportunity. This is partly true. Once the Arbitrage Trade is confirmed then you will be guaranteed a return and hence it becomes risk free. The problem therefore arises before you finally commit to the arbitrage trade and that's what I want to explore in this article.

There are five key reasons why you may not be able to successfully execute an arbitrage trade with a guaranteed profit. Whilst most companies who market Sports Arbitrage Trading will make some reference to some of these reasons it is not in their interest to put too much emphasis on the downsides that they represent, hence anyone thinking of getting involved in Sports Arbitrage Trading needs to be especially diligent.

I started Sports Arbitrage Trading some years ago and fell foul of most of the issues I describe in this article at some stage. My aim is not to deter people from Arbitrage trading as, if done correctly, it can be a profitable business but I am keen to ensure that new traders are aware of potential pitfalls.

In summary the 5 reasons are:

1. Bookmakers restrict how much you can trade
2. Odds change such that the arbitrage no longer exists
3. Bookmakers have different cut-off times for trades to be placed
4. Bookmakers have different rules for certain sports
5. Money Management

Let's now explore each one in more detail:

Bookmakers restrict how much you can trade

In general most bookmakers welcome clients even though they might realise that they are arbitrage traders. They realise that whilst in some instances the wager placed with them might win there is also an equal chance (strictly speaking of course the odds on offer should reflect the true chance) that it would lose, hence they would make a profit. So, whilst they may not publicly acknowledge that arbitrage traders are encouraged they recognise that it will bring business and ultimately enhance their reputation by having a growing and active client list.

Some bookmakers however can be more guarded in their acceptance of clients. In my personal experience I ended up with two bookmakers who limited the amount I was allowed to place on any wager as they had monitored my wagering activity and believed that the pattern of trading was suspicious. Now, I must state immediately that I was in no way placing large wagers. My bets would be in the region of $300 as a maximum which in betting terms is of little real consequence. Despite this two bookmakers imposed limits on how much I could place, in one instance I was limited to $20 per wager which clearly drastically limited any potential for a reasonable profit.

You might say of course that all I needed to do was to avoid trading with those bookmakers but this was difficult given the fact that the trades notified to me involved these bookmakers on a regular basis so I would have severely restricted my trading if I removed these two bookmakers.

Ironically of course I know of many arbitrage traders who wager much larger sums of money than I wanted to with these same bookmakers but who have had no problems whatsoever.

Odds change such that the arbitrage no longer exists

In the type of arbitrage trading that I was doing the opportunities to profit would only be available for a short time. The software I used had direct feeds from the bookmaker websites, it then did the relevant calculations to then present me with arbitrage opportunities.

If you were not quick enough you could find that having placed one side of the trade when you went to the other bookmaker site the quoted odds were no longer available and you were left with the potential of a loss on the trade.

In these circumstances the advice is to 'hedge' your trade. In simple terms this means finding a bookmaker where the odds on offer would result in you breaking even or at least minimising the potential loss. The problem of course is that to take advantage of the odds on offer you would need to have sufficient funds with the particular bookmaker and that can sometimes be a problem (see Money Management below).

To help you find odds that could be used you should refer to a site such as Odds Checker where they compare odds from a range of bookmakers.

Bookmakers have different cut-off times for trades to be placed

Ordinarily many of the trades that you are presented with give you sufficient time before the event starts to place the trade and profit. Sometimes however if you are not careful you will place one side of a trade only to find that the other bookmaker has closed the book because their rules have determined that the time left before the event starts is not enough for you to place a wager.

If this happens you are again at risk as you only have one side of the trade placed and the risk may be increased as you may find it very difficult to find a bookmaker to place with as clearly the event is very close to starting.

Admittedly, if you are diligent in how you trade you should not fall into this particular trap that often, if at all, but it is at least bearing in mind especially when you remember that often you will be in a different time zone to where the event is being held.

There are websites such as Yahoo Sports that will prove invaluable in helping you getter a much clearer picture on when a particular event is about to start.

Bookmakers have different rules for certain sports

This issue is primarily related to Tennis although to a lesser extent rules for Baseball can also impact your ability to trade profitably. For the purposes of this article I will focus on Tennis.

Tennis is generally either one or two people matched against a similar number of opponents. This brings with it the risk that one player may not be able to finish a match, often because of injury. If this happens the player(s) who are able to continue would therefore be declared the victors.

The problem of course is predicting when any match might be terminated early. Bookmakers have addressed this by laying down rules as to when they consider that a match is valid i.e. it has progressed enough for the result to stand.

Unfortunately for us as clients the bookmakers do not all apply the same rules and if you place wagers with wildly differing rules you could end up with a losing trade which could prove costly.

As tennis is a particularly good sport for arbitrage opportunities it is very important to ensure that you only place trades with bookmakers who have similar rules.

Clearly no tennis player wants to forfeit a match so matches stopped part way through are not that common, hence as a trader you may decide to ignore the difference in rules and trade anyway. The decision would be yours, the risk may be slight but it does exist and if you have a limited bank then perhaps being conservative in your trading strategy might be the wise course of action.

Money Management

Unless you have a sizable disposable income available to you the chances are that you will have to start arbitrage trading with a limited bank. If this is the case then it is important that you study carefully which bookmakers are providing the most arbitrage opportunities so that you place your funds wisely.

As you start to trade you will soon notice that management of your money can be a key issue. By it's very nature an arbitrage trade will end up where one of your wagers has lost and one has won. So, for the winning side of the trade the amount of funds with that bookmaker will increase and conversely your funds with the losing bookmaker will decrease.

It doesn't take much to appreciate that if you have a streak of winners with one or two bookmakers then your funds may now be unevenly distributed and will therefore restrict you from perhaps trading all the opportunities that you would like to.

One recommendation is to keep part of your overall bank back so that if this situation arises you will have some funds still available to top up the bank in the losing bookmakers. This works to a certain extent but again with a limited bank overall it may not always be possible.

The problem is compounded by bookmaker rules that can place restrictions on how may withdrawals you can make from your account in any given time period. Whilst additional withdrawals may be possible they will often come with a hefty fee attached and any profits that you have made could be reduced significantly.

In conclusion I still believe that Sports Arbitrage Trading has a lot to offer but for an individual it is difficult. I'd recommend that you research online investment companies where you can invest but they do the work for you. This is a much safer option and can still provide very healthy returns.

For more great tips on online investing you can visit my blog at http://www.onlineinvestingguru.com
From John Murphy and Online Investing Guru

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Real Estate Investment Tricks and Tips

2009-12-03T16:51:00.000-08:00

Real Estate Investment Tricks and Tips

If you want to become a successful investor in realty in spite of the daunting economy and the disappointing state of the real estate industry, here are several tricks used by the old pros of the game in order to get ahead of the current buying or selling trends instead of just chasing them.

Study Local Pricing: The first thing that you need to study is the list of current price trends in your locality. For instance, a prospective investor should observe if the price of real estate is growing faster in one neighborhood than in others. Afterwards, you should double-check to see if the average home price is more expensive than in other surrounding towns as well. This should give you a good idea of where the largest demand presently resides.

The knowledge you can gain from studying local pricing is particularly useful for clients who want to purchase homes at the lowest yet most value-addled price possible. Real estate professionals and realtors should have a wealth of information regarding this subject, especially when considering their access to the MLS or the Multiple Listing Service. The town hall, the local newspaper, and the Internet should also carry a record of the latest sale prices as well, so be sure to check them out promptly.

Get the Best Brokers: Agents who are able to consistently profit in the realty business despite the economic setbacks and the lethargic market of modern-day real estate are usually the ones who know the industry inside and out. Staying ahead of the real estate investment curve requires agents (or at least agents who are worth their salt) to do their homework, so to speak.

They are aware of what new trends and developments are in store for buyers and sellers across the nation. They educate themselves about the transportation and schools nearest to a given household. They absorb as much information as they can about the area they invest in. They have to literally be know-it-alls in this trade because anything less than that will spell doom for their careers.

Look for a Catalyst: One indication that a place is an up-and-coming hotspot when it comes to real estate leads and investments is the development of new infrastructure. Whenever you spot new schools, buildings, and roads being built on a particular town or subdivision, that's a clear sign that the neighborhood is prepared to have an industrial growth spurt or sorts.

Being able to preemptively invest in a burgeoning community can prove to be very profitable for investors in the long run. Additionally, there certain types of development projects (e.g., shopping centers) that will prove to be supremely appealing to a myriad of homebuyers, with the added bonus of keeping the tax base low to boot.

At any rate, spotting developing areas can be as easy as looking out your car window as you drive by; telltale tip-offs of the beginnings of construction, surveying, and land clearing in and around major highways can serve as pretty big clues too. You should also look for the erection of new traffic lights, the installation of turnaround lanes, and the widening of traffic lanes, because they all indicate an increased amount of traffic flow in that area in the near future.

Beverly Manago is a freelance writer focused on the real estate industry. She is also a consultant for My Single Property Websites, a web 2.0 marketing tool that lets real estate agents create stunning virtual tours and single property sites easily, with a free version available for listing presentations. She also contributes to articles on how to Improve Real Estate Blog there.

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Basic Financial Investing

2009-11-28T19:21:00.000-08:00

Basic Financial Investing

Despite what several books that are on the market have to say about the subject, successful investing is not difficult. But it takes experience, skill, patience and both a long term plan and a short term plan. Take a look at the helpful hints below before you invest.

• If you are investing for the first time, get a pen and paper and make a list of your future financial goals. Where do you want to be financially, next year? How about five years from now? You have to have outlines that are designed to work over different periods of time and understand what you goals are. Once your list is created, you can alter it, as time passes, to make it more effective in reaching your goals.

• What resources do you have? How much can you afford to tie up in investments and still have enough to live comfortably on for the period of your investment? Figure you monthly expenses, and subtract that number from your monthly income. If the sum of your income is at least 30% more than your income you should be able to invest comfortably.

• Once you have your number, this is the amount that should be in your savings account. This is your investment money. Look at your short term goals to see if what you will have in savings is enough to reach those goals. If not you will need to cut back on expenses, add to your savings until you reach your investment goals.

• Are you in a stable job? Is there any chance that you will have to take a pay cut or even get released? How is your car running? Do you have any unforeseen expenses, like medical or education? Your investment total is linked to your income and expenses. A drastic cut in income or unexpected major expenses can greatly affect your success as an investor.

• Now you can invest your money. Remember, before you invest that you must have enough emergency savings, and retirement savings to cover you.

Planning your secure financial future is essentially a numbers game. Income verse's expenses. The worst mistake people make is in not planning for emergencies. Make certain before you invest that you are not in any sort of debt, have plenty in savings to cover emergencies and understand that investments are fluid; your capitol can take a nose dive at any time.

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The Best Investment You Can Make in the The Market Today

2009-11-25T16:46:00.000-08:00

The Best Investment You Can Make in the The Market Today

The best investment you can make in the stock market today is your time. You need to take the time studying the market direction, finding stocks with strong fundamentals and determining exact buy points for those stocks. You see, most people are looking for the easy way to make money in the stock market. But, there is no easy way. You've got to set up your own set of rules and stock screens to find the stocks that you want.

You can spend hours reading about the market, but what really counts is your application of what you read. By studying your trades and learning from your mistakes, you are going to learn how to make the best investing decisions. Until it's your own cold hard cash on the table, you can't really know if you would have made the same decision that you did on paper.

For each stock you buy, record the fundamentals at the time and print out a stock's chart that shows it's price and volume action on a daily and weekly basis. Then, once you exit your stock, do the same. When the market is in a downturn, spend that time reviewing your past trades. Look for the things that you did right and the things you need to improve on. I suggest that you make a checklist of each investment step. Take note of each decision you make and put it in the form of a checklist. Be ruthless with yourself and a creature of habit. Create and follow your own stock buying checklists that you modify as you get more experienced.

You can learn more about the best investment strategy at Stock Market Investing Today.

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Residential Property Investment is at Its All Time High

2009-11-20T20:09:00.000-08:00

Residential Property Investment is at Its All Time High

You can invest your surplus cash in various places as well as there are many options to increase your wealth. Real estate investments or investing in property has created much more millionaires rapidly than any other type of investment. However, Investing in residential property is the current trend of the financial market. Residential properties are more profitable than the commercial properties. Due to the rapid growth of population around the globe, there has been a rise in the business of residential properties. Residential investment in property is an investment in property that an investor buys in order to gain profit either by renting or reselling. Generally, there are three types of this kind of property, each with their own investment benefits and risks:

Condominiums

The residents share a type of housing in which owners live in one part and the remaining part is shared commonly. The value of this type of housing is generally lower than a private house governed by the series of bylaws and agreements that each of the residents has signed. Appropriate governance raises the value of condominium and inappropriate governance lowers it value. Overall, the value of this type of housing fluctuates but as a lot of people together owns the property; there is no problem in the annual maintenance and other external repairs.

Private Houses

The value of a private house is much higher due to privacy and space; however, because of its high price it remains unoccupied for a longer period of time. There is no mechanism to ensure that its value will not depreciate due to the negligence of its occupant. However, property owners can always pay more attention and care to the house than the tenants can.

Multifamily Housing

It is a type of housing where many individual housing units live inside one building. The main advantages of investing in multifamily housing, as residential investment in property is that for most of the time residents occupy it, which is not true in the case of private, or condominium property. As there are, several housing units in one building or apartment it makes for an ideal income source that solves the problem of depending on one specific source of income.

Following are few reasons for investing in Residential Property:

* It is necessary to invest 100 per cent in most of the investment plans but you can purchase a home with small amount of payments.
* Tax Benefit
* You can deduct local property taxes and interest on mortgage from your tax returns. Your property taxes are completely deductible from your tax return.
* You can borrow the loan against your equity and thus, deduct the payment of interest on loan. It is a sort of double dipping on your debt.
* There are various incentives for first time homeowners and those who qualify for VA loans. However, these incentives have become extinct and politically unpopular.
* If the value of your property increases, you can make a profit by selling it. All or some part of your profit is exempt from the federal taxes.

For any help on Investing In Property, check out the info available online; these will help you learn to find the Residential Investment!

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Biotech Companies Are A Focus Point For Investors

2009-11-20T20:02:00.000-08:00

Biotech Companies Are A Focus Point For Investors

America's population is getting older and demanding more medication and procedures to keep them in good health. That makes biotech companies particularly attractive to investors. Not only do these companies provide potential employment opportunities for many, they also may offer the investor an opportunity to offset some of the losses experienced in other sectors. For those investing in their future by seeking careers in biotech, the area also provides ample opportunity for growth and solid employment.

Buying stock or seeking jobs in this area both require vigilance in selecting the right company. In many ways, job or career seeking individuals look for the same stability and financial strength as investors. Both groups depend on the company sustaining growth and remaining strong even during tough economic times so selecting the right company becomes imperative for both groups of people.

According to a recently published report by Ernst & Young, LLP called "Focus on Fundamentals: The Biotechnology Report," The companies involved in the biotechnology sector provide greater security to both the job seeker and investor because of their investment in not only the research and development of new products but also their investment in their future by retaining secure capital reserves.

Company philosophy, sales growth, profitability, trading stability, level of debt and employee performance among other factors, all play an important role in the company's financial success. These are important factors to consider regardless of the sector, before purchasing a stock or seeking employment. Each company grows its business differently from others. Look for a company that offers potential for growth without sacrificing its profitability or financial strength.

Some companies, for instance, believe that bigger is better regardless of financial situations. During hard economic times, maintaining a company with a high level of debt often calls for layoffs, thus creating investor concern and lower stock prices. It should also be of concern for those seeking a career. If the company has to cut back employees, your job may be on the line at a time where other employment is difficult to find.

While a Large Biotech Company is a sign of prestige to both investor and those seeking careers, smaller companies may offer big opportunities. If you find a smaller company that formed alliances with a larger more established pharmaceutical firm, you may have a bigger potential for growth in the areas of both jobs and the future growth of stock prices.

These companies caught the eye of large pharmaceutical firms that recognize marketable products. The larger company has the resources to not only do additional research on the smaller company's product and get it to market but also know the potential for sales of the product. Those seeking careers with this type of smaller company should look into the potential of stock purchase programs as part of the company's financial package.

Strong fundamentals, a good pipeline of products and a competent team at the helm of the company offer the investor and those seeking careers an abundant opportunity for a secure and prosperous future. As the American public ages, more and more demand creates an ever-growing need for the products produced by those in the biotech sector. This does not mean that the investor should stop using fiscally sound practices of diversification, quite the contrary. However, it does mean that the well-informed investor should include biotech stocks in their portfolio to boost their returns. Selecting the best companies in that sector will make a difference for fiscal future of both the job seeker and investor.

Matinez Betheliza - Ph.D. - Organizational Psychology. Provides you with a deep level of insight into your career direction and career development.

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The Best Investment Opportunity of Our Times - A Perfect Storm For Everyday Investors By Bill Bartmann

2009-11-19T17:13:00.000-08:00

The Best Investment Opportunity of Our Times - A Perfect Storm For Everyday Investors
By Bill Bartmann

It's rare but every now and then in nature, three storms come together at the same time and same place. When they do, it's really catastrophic. It's called a perfect storm, like the movie with George Clooney. Right now, you and I are living in a perfect storm in the economic world. There are three things that are happening - right now - that are causing this perfect storm to occur, creating what I believe to be the very best investment opportunity of 2009 and beyond.

The first one is the law of supply and demand. When there's an oversupply of anything, the price for it falls. When there's a scarcity of anything, the price goes up. Simple. Economics 101. There are so many bad loans available - right now - that the price is falling like a rock; which, for you and me, means a great opportunity. We can buy loans at a lower price than we ever could before and, because there are so many of them, the price is coming down even further.

But that's just one of the storms.

The second is that the seller of these loans is not the owner. That means there is no personal or financial attachment to these loans. The seller is the FDIC, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. They don't own the loans, they just took custody of them when banks got in trouble, and they are now selling the loans at a deep discount.

The third storm is the next election just over a year away. We had the Presidential election last year, and elected one-third of our Senators, and all 435 members of out House of Representatives. As you know by now, the Democrats won resoundingly by convincing America that they were going to fix all the problems brought on by the Republicans.

Well, next year, all 435 House members are up for re-election. If the current economic crisis is still going on, it will become the Democrat's problem. So the Democratic administration is going to do everything in its power to make this problem go away before the next election. So these three storms - the oversupply of inventory keeping the price low; the seller not being the owner; and the political pressure to hurry up and push all these bad loans through the system - are creating a perfect storm. This is one of those great and unique opportunities for everyday investors, including you and me.

But it's much bigger this time around.

During the Great Depression, it was a 5-billion-dollar problem. In today's dollars, that would be about 125-billion-dollars. The crisis in the 80s and 90s was about a 250-billion-dollar problem. Today's problem is measured in the trillions. The perfect storm brewing right now is creating such an opportunity that every one of us - if we choose to - can make more money than we ever thought possible.

Not only has the volume of loans increased - which makes it an even better opportunity - but now the financing options just improved. The FDIC has developed a new program that caters to the individual buyer, as opposed to the big Wall Street investors. I put this opportunity in two different categories:

1. Regular Opportunity: The regular opportunity is to just buy non-performing credit card loans from the loan brokers who are offering them for sale, and we show people how they can buy these for as low as a nickel on the dollar and settle with the customers for 10, 15, 20 cents on the dollar. That's the regular opportunity, and that's will last for another year or two, maybe three, if we're really lucky.

2. Super Opportunity: There's a new opportunity - an opportunity that didn't exist back in the 80s & 90s when my wife Kathy and I were doing this. In fact, it didn't exist even a few months ago. You see, the FDIC - the entity that takes over banks when they fail - has created a brand new program that they are test driving right now. It's called the Legacy Loans Program.

The Legacy Loans Program

The Legacy Loans Program is a program created by the FDIC that allows anyone who chooses to become involved in this business to not only buy the loans, but benefit from a vehicle whereby the FDIC will provide some, if not most, of the funding. For example, for every $1 you invest, you can get matching funds and loans bringing the total to $14, and the first $1 doesn't even have to be your own money!

That's right - you don't need YOUR OWN money!

When I first did this back in the mid-80s, I answered an ad in a newspaper that was advertising the opportunity to purchase a portfolio of loans from the FDIC. I bought that first loan package for $13,000 and it wasn't even my own money. I got that package 100% financed by a bank. I collected $63,000 on that first $13,000 package and made a $50,000 profit. People have been taught to think that they need to have money to make money, and that's just not so. The reality is - you do need money - but you don't need YOUR OWN money! I bought over $15 billion worth of bad loans and never put any of my own money up, and neither will you. I show my students how to get 100% financing.

People often ask me what sort of qualifications a person should have to do this sort of work. Well, you really don't need any experience, and you don't need a fancy education. You don't need employees or an office, and you don't need to use your own money. What you do need is the ability to step outside your comfort zone just a little bit until you've been through the process once. I encourage my students to take a small bite out of the apple. If you like it, take another bite. You also need the willingness to stick with it when challenges arise, and spend a few hours per week of your time on your new business.

In conclusion, the perfect storm has lined up for you and me, creating what I believe to be the best investment opportunity of our time. And, I will teach you how to get 100% financing so the money you invest does not even have to be your own.

About the Author

Bill Bartmann is rapidly becoming the most sought after inspirational/motivational speaker in America and Europe.

Bill is the leading authority on entrepreneurship in America. He has created seven successful businesses in seven different industries, including a $3.5 billion, 3900 employee international company that he started from his kitchen table with a $13,000 loan. He has been named National Entrepreneur Of The Year by NASDAQ, USA Today, Merrill Lynch and the Kauffman Foundation.

Bill is currently teaching everyday investors about a unique opportunity to buy mortgage and credit card loans for pennies on the dollar. For more information and specific examples of how ordinary people are making extraordinary profits using this system, visit http://bartmannbailoutriches.com and view his free webinar interview with Dave Stech.

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All Types of Investments busines

2009-11-19T17:11:00.000-08:00

All Types of Investments busines

The time to invest in the share market in Australia is during periods of recession, mass selling of stocks due to panic and fear and when nobody is buying. This is when you can purchase company stocks and shares below their intrinsic value or real value. This way, you will get a big discount on the cheap shares when the prices go down during the bear run. Warren Buffett, the world's greatest investor, once said this, "Buy when others fear and sell when others are greedy". There is a formula to calculate the intrinsic value of the company shares which you can read in financial books. It is important to know this formula so that you know when to sell and when to hold on to your shares. When there is a bull run, you need to hold on to your shares to make the maximum profit by knowing the intrinsic value so that when you sell, it will be the time just before the marginally sharp drop in the share prices.

Warren Buffett - The World's Greatest Investor

Warren Buffett is now the second richest man in the world and he made all his money through investment. As a teenager, while his classmates are crazy over comics, young Warren was already reading company reports. He started investing quite young and the money compounded from the first $100,000 to billions today after 50 years. The returns from buying shares are in the range of 7% to 25% or even more. This is much more than putting your money in the fixed deposits in the banks with very slow returns. Generally, the value of shares will increase as the population grows and there is a need for more material. Thus, over the years, as you keep your share and not speculate, you will make a handsome profit from it. This takes at least 5 - 10 years to see the profit.

Never Speculate in the Stock Market

Time and again you hear of stories of people being burnt in the stock market as they speculate and get influenced by their friends. They lack the financial information like how to tabulate the intrinsic value of the stocks, calculate earnings per share, returns and so on. Hence to be a smart investor, you need to equip yourself with relevant financial information by reading up financial books before investing your life savings in the stock market.

George Pettit is a broker and real estate agent. He writes for several important magazines about topics such as business, finance, invest share market and several other topics which attract attention of many readers.

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Where Have All of the Investors global Gone?

2009-11-19T17:08:00.000-08:00

Where Have All of the Investors global Gone?

"When you fall off the horse" you're told to get right back on. After the last financial market episode, known as the credit crisis of 2008, you may be wondering how you will ever achieve financial security after seeing your 401k drop by more than 30% in one year. Even though the market has had a remarkable recovery since the bottom was struck in March, 2009, there is fresh data that shows the individual investor is not fully participating in the rebound so far.

According to the Investment Company Institute, since April of 2009 no net new money has been added to equity based U.S. focused mutual funds; the money is being allocated to bond funds instead, whereas the level of money market funds has remained steady. Perhaps these individual investors are saying to themselves "fool me once shame on you, fool my twice shame on me". This behavior is understandable, even expected. Maybe the general investor population knows something the professionals do not about the future of equity returns in America. One can only wonder.

Below are 17 guidelines to consider when investing or reinvesting for your future to achieve financial security and reduce personal financial risk. The underlying premise is to remain fully invested through out your life and connect your investments to a purpose, such as retirement or paying for your kids college education. Another premise is to use your entire life to finance your life's liabilities, not just the middle 30 or 40 years while working. This reduces personal financial risk.

A summary of this guidance follows:

1. Use your full "century of life", not just your middle 40 years; start accumulating assets and managing liabilities as early as you can; optimize the long compounding period in front of you; remember the value of lump sum deposits, even small ones

2. Prepare an accounting of your life's liabilities as of today; take regular check points to make sure your funding plans are on track and reduce exposure to longevity risk - address serious funding gaps as soon as you can

3. Define your investment purpose and do not invest without a purpose; prepare an investment policy statement, particularly if you work with an adviser

4. Trading is not investing and investing is not gambling;

5. Maximize compounding benefits by using funding compartments - make the difficult choice between spending today and saving; less time means more risk and more anxiety

6. Have conviction. Stay invested in the market at all times, otherwise stay out entirely and find some safer investments; diversify and don't concentrate your investments

7. Be religious about taking and securing your gains by placing them into your safe deposit account

8. You cannot beat systemic risk, but be alert to significant changes often telegraphed well ahead of time - control your response to it so check your emotions

9. Use insurance to protect against risks to your quality of life - even if you think you can self fund risk - why would you? Insurance is a much cheaper way to go

10. Have sufficient liquidity at all times

11. Secure your income for later in your century of life; cash flow keeps your life flowing the way you want

12. Get rid of unproductive assets - if the house is a burden and you could use the equity then do it

13. Remember only you can be accountable to you; all others may not put your interest first unless they are obliged to by law

14. Make changes to your investments when you decide they no longer fit your investment purpose - do not let anyone force you into a change you do not understand

15. If you have to trust someone, there are many advisers out there who really want to help you finance your century of life; if you want to do it on your own make sure you have the time, tools and the temperament

16. Be careful with web sites, blogs and trendy financial columns, that profess to know what is going to happen in the market beyond today - NO ONE knows. Avoid the get rich quick trading systems and strategies - it usually involves investment concentration

17. Investing mistakes are seldom fatal, except when you concentrate; do not get scared away; remember the parable about "when you fall off the horse..."

You can take charge of achieving financial security. It is your quality of life - you earned it.

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The Three Golden Rules of Investing

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investing is, of course, to create a passive income stream, so while you're out on the golf course, hanging with friends or whatever, your money is working for you, rather than you working for money.

There are three golden rules to investing that, if you follow, will lead to great wealth and financial freedom!

The first golden rule is to just get started! One of the main reasons people fail to create wealth is because they don't understand the power of compound interest as they think investing just a few dollars, or even putting coins in a jar will never be enough to invest, so why bother.

The truth is many successful wealthy people started out by just investing a tiny amount then watching it grow thanks to the power of compound interest.

The second golden rule is to start young! If you invest say, $2000 when you're 30 you will end up with more money than if you invest that same amount at 35. The reason is compound interest. Imagine planting a seed, then fertilizing it for 30 days.

That seed will just grow and grow, spread more seeds and turn into a big bush! Now, imagine planting the same type of seed 1 year later and only giving it half the amount of fertilizer. This plant will grow but won't catch up in size to its counterpart. That's what compound interest is like!

The third rule is to have a plan. There's an old, and very true, saying: Fail to plan - plan to fail. Write your plan down, review it regularly and above all, keep your eye on the goal.

The most common forms of investment for most people are real estate and the stock market. When you invest in the market, you are literally buying stock in a company, which then uses the money raised to run its business, expand, pay down debt, or buy another company.

You can either buy shares through a broker who will charge a fee, or trade on your own online. The advantage of a broker is that they follow the market continuously and should know what the stocks are doing. If you plan to trade online on your own, be prepared to study the market extensively and learn how it works as it can be confusing.

Real estate has been a popular form of investment for thousands of years and with good reason! The aim of your investment is to get someone else to pay off the debt while your asset increases in value.

The keys to this are to invest in a high demand area, don't borrow too much and be prepared to hold the property for at least five years. Always look for property in a prime location and that needs only minor maintenance or repairs that you can undertake at minimal expense to add thousands of dollars to its value.

When buying real estate, always have an expert check the property for structural soundness and don't buy anything that requires major work unless you have a builder or trades person in the family!

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Using Investment Property Loans to Leverage Your Assets

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Investment properties have lots of benefits when it comes to generating income and building long-term wealth, just remember that this wealth is not always as predictable and guaranteed as you would like.

As a means of diversifying your income across different asset classes, real estate investment is typically less volatile than shares in stock and in the past has been a haven investors rush to when stocks and other investment vehicles suffer. While investing in real estate has lost some of it's lustre since the boom times of the late 1980s and the early 2000s, sensible investments in property still have many attractions and should be considered as part of a diversified investment portfolio.

But before you can start investing in property you have to have the funds to do so. This is where an investment property loans can help you leverage your current assets. As long as your real estate property brings in more money that your payment on the loan you are generally in good shape and can grow your equity in the property.

You can now purchase investment property with more options and flexibility than you have ever thought possible, using investment property loans. Getting an Investment property loan is easier than you think. It is more than possible for you to intelligently finance properties with investment property loans.

Different loans require different things. We will discuss the options available to you in order for you to get your investment property loan.With the increase of lenders available for your investment property loan there has been an increase in the different down payment options as well. Many of them are based on things such as credit score requirements, and whether or not the property will qualify for a particular investment property loan.

While you can get a lot of accurate and useful information from the Internet, you can also get misleading information from the Internet such as claims saying a large down payment is required to get investment property loans. This is not the case anymore, as more and more people are investing in property without making any down payments or very small down payments. Lower mortgage rates can be obtained while getting the investment property loan you are looking for. This is easy when you put some sort of down payment on the property. This mitigates the banks risk and offers more options for the investment property loan. Many benefits can be obtained when a person uses a tiny down payment.

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3 Global Funds among top performers busines in 2009

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3 Global Funds among top performers in 2009

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Global Investment House (Global) announced today that three of its funds are among the top seven performing funds in 2009 (year to date October 2009) managed by Kuwaiti investment companies and banks in the GCC markets.
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The best performing fund amongst its peers is the Global Energy, Petrochemical and Downstream Industries Fund followed by Global GCC Large Cap Fund and Global GCC Islamic Fund in the fourth and seventh positions respectively.

Commenting on the funds' performances, the Head of GCC Asset Management at Global, Mr. Shahid Hameed said,

"We are proud of the performance of our GCC Funds, which are amongst the top funds in Kuwait and the region this year. This performance can be attributed to our rigorous research driven bottom-up investment process which allows us to identify the most attractive stocks across the region."

He added, "The stellar performance of the GCC Funds this year can mainly be attributed to superior stock selection and asset allocation."

Global Energy, Petrochemical, and Downstream Industries Fund (EPADI) has produced a return of 44.7% for its investors during the first ten months of 2009, making it the best performing GCC fund managed by Kuwaiti investment companies and banks. In comparison, the MSCI GCC Index, the regional equity benchmark index, is up only 24% over the corresponding period. The Fund performance has been driven by a rebound in regional equity markets as a result of rising oil prices and a revival in global investor sentiment.

The Global EPADI Fund, which is amongst the few energy sector funds in the region, seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies principally engaged in energy, petrochemicals and downstream industries listed on the Arabian stock exchanges. The investment process is based on a bottom-up stock selection methodology along with a macroeconomic overlay to identify growth opportunities throughout the MENA region. Given the fact that the Gulf economies are largely oil driven, the Fund provides investors a good tool to play the economic growth in the region.

The Global GCC Large Cap. Fund, which invests in the widely held large cap stocks in the GCC markets, has recorded 22.9% year to date October 2009. The fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of large cap stocks listed on the GCC stock exchanges.

The Global GCC Islamic Fund has recorded a return on 20.23% for the same period. The fund invests in companies in the GCC markets as per the pre-defined Shari'ah criteria. The fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of Shariah compliant stocks listed on the GCC stock exchanges.

Mr. Hameed concluded by saying, "These achievements are the results of our committed to provide our clients with competitive returns on their investments supported by a high level of service."
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Global Investment Promotion Benchmarking 2009

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A May 2009 report by the World Bank Group finds that over 70 percent of government investment-promotion agencies miss out on investment and job-creating opportunities by failing to provide accurate and timely information to potential investors.

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"If country information is hard to obtain, investors will simply go elsewhere," said Cecilia Sager, a manager for the World Bank Group's Investment Climate Advisory Services. She also noted that in the global slowdown, foreign direct investment offers prospects for growth and employment. Attracting investment, however, requires professional facilitation, which, unfortunately, many countries do not provide.

The Austrian Business Agency emerged as number one worldwide, based on the report's rankings. Middle-income countries are showing immense progress in competing for mobile investment, particularly Brazil, Botswana, Colombia, Lithuania, and Turkey. Lower-income countries like Honduras and Sri Lanka, which offer strong facilitation services, are evidence that a country's income is not linked to performance.

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how the ema 200 and supertrend indicatorscan assist stock market investors

2009-11-10T16:36:00.000-08:00

One of the safest ways of making money from stock market investing is by always ensuring that you are trading in the same direction as the overall trend. This is very important and is something you should always bear in mind, so in this article I want to discuss two technical indicators that will help you identify the overall trend.

The first of these is the Supertrend indicator. This is not one of the mainstream indicators and is one you may need to download from elsewhere, but it is nevertheless one that is well worth using. I refer to this indicator all the time whether I'm investing in or trading shares, or whether I'm trading the currency markets.

What the Supertrend indicator does is basically tell you whether a stock is trending upwards (denoted by a green line) or trending downwards (denoted by a red line) at any given time. You can use this on your present time frame or you can do what I do and that's to apply it to slightly longer time frames to get an idea of the long-term trend.

For instance, if I'm looking to buy shares in a particular company then ideally I will want to see the Supertrend being green, ie bullish, on the weekly and monthly charts as this confirms that a well-established long-term trend is in place. Then I will drop down to the daily chart and wait for the stock to enter an oversold position in order to obtain a good entry point. This is a tactic I've been employing for a good few years now and it is generally very effective.

The other indicator that I will often consult is the 200 period Exponential Moving Average or the EMA (200) for short. This indicator is used by many investors and traders and is a valuable source of information because this provides another snaphot of the long-term trend.

It's most useful on the daily chart and tells you whether you should be looking to buy shares or hold on to your existing shares, or whether you should consider selling your shares. The general rule is that if the price is above the EMA (200) then you should look for buying opportunities until it falls below this indicator, at which point you should seriously consider selling your shares.

You can of course look for oversold positions when the price is substantially below the EMA (200) but this is a risky game to play because you never know when the price is at or near the bottom. It could easily drop substantially further to leave you seriously out of pocket.

It's much safer to invest in shares only when the price is trading above the EMA (200) and ideally when this indicator as rising as well. This will ensure you are trading with the trend and will increase the odds of your investments being profitable particularly if you look for any oversold positions along the way.

So basically if you want to buy shares that are in strong uptrends in order to minimize your risk, then you should definitely consider using the EMA (200) and Supertrend indicators because both of these will be of enormous benefit.

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potentential rebound invest

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A common theme is emerging in the junior resource sector. Companies with cash are being told to "keep their powder dry". Survival is the name of the game. While we like the plucky optimism of most junior companies (as opposed to the creeping arrogance of many over funded under qualified management groups), there is no reason for investors to be putting money into a company that is hunkering down for two plus years of care and maintenance.

The global financial crisis has hit the resource sector hard. A powerful commodity bull market started in 2003 and most investors were expecting historical returns. Jim Rogers was consistently saying "Throughout history, bull markets in commodities have lasted a long time. They've averaged about 18 years or 19 years. The shortest I could find was fifteen years; the longest was 23 years." There is a long wait between sustainable demand for a commodity and the development of new supplies. It takes about 10 years for a mine to be discovered, financed, permitted, and built. The recent commodity cycle was interrupted after only 5 years.

In, January 2009 most major mining companies have cut their staff by 5-10% and their uneconomic mines are being closed. Projects that were going into the mine construction phase have been mothballed as there was no money forthcoming to pay for the construction. If demand for metals returns (and history indicates that it will), there will be a large time lag to recommission recently closed mines. It can take 6 months or longer to put together a technical team capable of running or constructing a mine. The decision to proceed will require a sustained period of higher commodity prices. The global economy will have to wait a few years before new commodity supplies become available. We are witnessing a swift destruction of commodity supplies.

The drill bit provides the hope of discovery. That is what excites investors who often care little about the difference between an anomaly, discovery, or economic ore deposit. When the money is flowing junior companies spend it on drilling. Unfortunately, skyrocketing costs and diminishing productivity were creating a large sinkhole for investors. An experienced driller can out perform a novice by 50-100%. Some exploration programs came back with no drill results at all because of inexperienced field workers.

Many companies were strong armed into drilling by their "investors" with little time for targeting or reinterpretation of old data. The boom and bust cycles of the junior resource sector make continuity an unaffordable luxury. Geologists and geophysicists are continually dusting off old projects completed by others with precious little time to incorporate new exploration methods or interpretations. The recent correction of the commodity bull market has given investors a great opportunity. Marginal companies are disappearing, and the strong ones are gaining a greater share of investors attention.

It is time for resource investors to regroup. The shares of companies with stellar management teams and strong projects are trading for less than their cash value. The strongest companies with the best projects will bounce back quickly when demand for commodities return. Do you research on junior resource stocks when they are unloved and under followed. You will be ahead of the crowd.

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investment busines online

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Investment busines online

doing investment business is a beneficial business for us now and then. The internet offers many investment businesses, since the potential income from it is huge. Of course, if we successfully do it.

it is common that investment business has great potential income, because in this business we try to create m0ney working for us, not we working for money. With this business we have a chance in the level of 3rd and 4th. However, get income in great numbur we need more than financial capital we have to do effort in order to be successful in our investment business get passive income in a great number

forex trading business, can be an option to do investment business. Of course, our money must be maintained by an expert and if we are able to maintain it, it is no problem do it our self, then learn continously so can get benefit.

Learn from an expert and have high credibillity and a professional person from an investment business in internet is also suggested. And the most important is don't be hopeless, keep spirit and learn continously.

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The POWER of a Proven Stock Investment Plan
by: Charles M. O'Melia

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When you invest in the stock market for ever-increasing cash dividend income, verses trying to make a buck in the stock market, your mindset will change. There will no longer be a fear of losing money in the stock market.

With the right type of investment plan and investment choices all worries of losing money in the stock market will disappear.

The mind set that will emerge when you adopt a proven income producing investment plan in the stock market will create an air of worry-free concern about the up and down turmoil of a volatile stock market. Whether your investment portfolio is rising or falling won’t make a difference. Your income producing investment plan will prove to continually increase your cash dividend income from all your stock market investments, on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis.

The use of a proven investment plan will allay all fears about investing in the stock market. Why? Because the proven investment plan is based on two very simple and fundamental investment strategies – investing in only those companies that have a historical record of raising their dividend every year, and having the dividends from those companies rolled back into more shares each quarter, until retirement.

By investing in only those companies that raise their dividend every year you will become confident and assured of each stock market investment. And by having the dividends of each company rolled back into more shares each quarter you automatically dollar-cost average into the company’s stock throughout the years.

What happens when you invest with this mind set – investing for ever-increasing cash dividend income through companies that raise their dividend every year, rather than trying to make a buck in the stock market?

You begin investing in only those companies that have a proven record of rewarding their shareholders every year. Every dividend rolled back into the company’s stock every quarter increases the amount of shares owned, and therefore, every dividend from the company will be higher than the previous dividend.

After 10 or 15 years, you’ll find that the cash dividends begin to add up!

The cash dividend income will increase every quarter, no matter what the stock price of the company is at any given time in the market place. As a matter of fact, once you have owned the stock for 10 or 15 years, you’ll be torn as to whether you want the stock to go up or to go down, since a lower stock price will allow your dividend reinvestment to purchase more shares, thereby accelerating your cash dividend income.

The rising dividend every year will also help off-set the risk of inflation. This will be especially helpful when you retire and start having the dividends sent home,rather than having the dividends rolled over into more shares.

During the retirement years, when the dividend is being sent home to help ends-meet, the price of the stock doesn’t matter. Your income increases every year anyway, because every company owned has a program of raising their dividend every year.

After retirement, if your account is worth $250,000 one year and due to a severe drop in the stock market, the net value of your securities drops to $200,000, the net worth of the securities at $200,000 would still generate a higher cash dividend income. The net worth of your holdings means little, if the income produced from your holdings are increasing every year, no matter what the net worth.

That is the partial reasoning behind investing in only those companies that raise their dividend every year. The other reason is to eliminate risk in investing in the stock market. A company that has been raising their dividend every year MUST be doing something right or the money wouldn’t be there to pay their shareholders ever-increasing cash dividends.

The lower the stock price goes, after your initial investment, the higher the dividend yield of the stock. This is extremely powerful and beneficial for you when you are still having the dividends reinvested. Reinvesting those dividends at a lower stock price accelerates your cash dividend income.

And if you are in retirement and no longer investing in the stock, the lower stock price does not affect your dividend income at all. The cash dividend income will still increase every year due to the company’s program of raising their dividend every year.

As time goes on using this type of investment plan/approach you will discover that by reinvesting those ever-increasing cash dividends, coupled with stock appreciation is a very powerful wealth creating formula!

All you will need to know to start a commission-free proven investment strategy (with a plan and a goal) can be found in my book The Stockopoly Plan - Investing for Retirement.

For more excerpts from the book ‘The Stockopoly Plan’ visit: http://www.thestockopolyplan.com

You have permission to this article either electronically or inprint as long as the author bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (typos, excluded). Please provide a courtesy e-mail to: mailto:charles@thestockopolyplan.com telling where the article was published. (Word count 788)

About The Author

Charles M. O'Melia is an individual investor with almost 40 years of experience and passion for the stock market. Author of The Stockopoly Plan, published by American Book Publishing.

charles@thestockopolyplan.com

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2009-10-02T20:31:00.000-07:00

Mercer Appoints Tim Gardener as Global Chief Investment Strategist
Business Wire, May 19, 2008

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Andrew Kirton Named President and Global Head of Investment Consulting

LONDON -- Tim Gardener, who has led Mercer's highly successful investment consulting business for more than 20 years, has decided to assume a new and important role as global chief investment strategist at Mercer, reporting to M. Michele Burns, Mercer's chairman and chief executive officer.

Andrew Kirton, formerly head of investment consulting in Europe, who has worked with Mr. Gardener for more than 10 years, will succeed him as president and global head of investment consulting and will become a member of Mercer's global operating committee.

"Tim, who has built and led Mercer's global investment consulting business to pre-eminence during a career spanning more than 30 years, has asked to take on the global chief investment strategist role, in which he will act as a senior advisor to clients and focus on high-level strategic issues," noted Ms. Burns. "He has acted as a passionate, vocal champion both for investment consulting and Mercer as a whole. Under his stewardship the investment consulting business has become the undisputed global leader in the investment advisory space. Over the past 10 years, Mercer's investment consulting revenues have quadrupled and we now have more than US$3 trillion in retainer assets under advisement. Mercer has achieved growth not only in market share and revenue, but in reputation and standing within the investment community. Mercer investment consulting now works with 9 of the 10 largest institutional investors in the world.

"Under Andrew's leadership in Europe, investment consulting has maintained Mercer's unrivaled position in the UK while expanding our investment consulting presence across the Continent," said Ms. Burns. "Investment consulting's professionalism and sterling reputation with clients have led us to being named European Investment Consultancy of the Year by the Financial News for five years running, and I am certain Andrew will bring the same focus and commitment to his role as president and global head of investment consulting.

"Today's announcement is evidence of our commitment to continuity and our determination to ensure the kind of leadership that will benefit our clients and drive our long-term growth and competitiveness," said Ms. Burns.

Biographical Information

Tim Gardener has been president and global head of Mercer's investment consulting business, overseeing the impressive growth of that business over the past 10 years to a widely- recognized leadership position. He has more than 30 years of experience within the pensions and investment consulting industry and is an influential figure in the institutional investment market and a well-known speaker at investment conferences. Mr. Gardener has an honours degree in mathematics from Birmingham University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries.

Andrew Kirton, prior to being named president and global head of investment consulting, led Mercer's European investment consulting business. He has been a member of the European operating committee and will now become a member of the Mercer global operating committee. He remains extensively involved in advising clients. Mr. Kirton has more than 20 years of experience in the investment industry. Before joining Mercer in 1998, he worked as an investment analyst with Sedgwick Noble Lowndes, where he provided investment advice and managed the consulting team and its investment research process. Mr. Kirton has a bachelor's degree in industrial economics from Nottingham University. He is a member of the National Association of Pension Funds Investment Council. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

About Mercer

Mercer is a leading global provider of consulting, outsourcing and investment services. Mercer works with clients to solve their most complex benefit and human capital issues, designing and helping manage health, retirement and other benefits. It is a leader in benefit outsourcing. Mercer's investment services include investment consulting and multi-manager investment management. Mercer's 18,000 employees are based in more than 40 countries. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., which lists its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.mercer.com.
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2009-09-13T21:32:00.000-07:00

NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- Allstate Investment Management Limited -- an indirect wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation -- crossed over borders today with the opening of Allstate Investment's first overseas office in London.

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Simonson explained that Allstate Investments expects to enhance its network of global relationships across numerous strategies.

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Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation deepens its roots, closer contact with our existing international investments will help us source new investments for the company's portfolios," said Patricia Wilson Patricia Wilson was a popular writer of 53 romance novels in Mills & Boon from 1986 to 2004. Bibliography
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, Allstate Investments senior managing director for Global Strategies.

Wilson noted that this initiative allows Allstate Investments to take the next step in a quest to find the best assets and strategies in the European market that will back our products and provide better returns to all our portfolios.

"The need and opportunities are clear," explained Simonson. "Our current European holdings and London's place as the financial services capital of Europe made London the obvious choice for us. We're excited by the opportunity to build new and mutually profitable relationships through our local presence. Access to all of the partners we need to be successful is critical for us."

The office is expected to be fully functional by Spring 2008.

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online business investment

2009-06-24T22:19:00.000-07:00

This article summarises the current series, “Turn your old junk into a $10k a month online business investment” New readers may choose to review my previous articles.

So far our aim has been to demonstrate that starting up an online business investment is within easy reach of any individual – any motivated individual, at least – if he or she would just refine their definition of the word “Asset” to include anything and everything in their possession that may have some value if not to themselves then potentially to someone else.

Selling your old unwanted items on eBay, Amazon Marketplace, or in the real world at “Carboot”or “Garage” sales can yield a respectable sum of money with which to venture into business online.

If you can raise $200, you can get started. In future articles we will examine actual business models and systems that any newbie can quickly get their teeth into and start making money online fast!

For now, let's recap: You do not need a fortune in capital to start earning money online. Sell your old stuff on eBay. Choose Paypal as your preferred method of receiving payment and in just a week to 10 days you can have a little “pot of gold” with which to set up shop.

By adding the Paypal Prepay Visa Card to your account you will have instant access to your funds. No need to transfer money from one account to another. Keep your business capital
separate from your beer money!

Learn to get top dollar for your goods by following the seven step strategy outlined in part three of this series.

You are most likely to achieve your objective if you are motivated, and if you believe you can succeed. Forget the notion that you need a lot of money to start up your own online business. Thanks to the internet, we truly live in an age of miracles where you can earn a lot of money starting with very little.

Say posted for reviews of successful systems, such as Mack Michaels' Maverick Moneymakers investment “club”. Mack is mentor to several thousand new affiliate marketeers who have made an initial investment of under $100 and who are now proving that you don't need a fortune to get started earning a respectable income online.

If this seems unlikely to you, then you should examine your own mindset and be prepared to revise your current way of thinking. Don't let pessimism and/or laziness hold you back.

Raising funds the way we have suggested here, effectively means that your risk element is effectively zero. And this is the point we have been making all along:

If you will only believe it, you can be earning a healthy income online in just a few weeks starting from nothing more than the useless bric-a-brac you surround yourself with everyday.

Put your old junk to use in the way we have already outlined and you can become master of your own destiny. The next step would be to make your money work for you.

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2008-05-16T20:29:00.000-07:00

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2008-05-11T20:46:00.000-07:00

The best investments for 2008

Russia, wine and cash look the best bets for the coming year

Mark Atherton

As we say farewell to 2007, still reeling from the Northern Rock crisis, a crackdown by mortgage lenders and the first signs of falling house prices, one thing looks certain: it is going to be hard work making money in 2008. Justin Urquhart Stewart, of Seven Investment Management, the wealth manager, says: “There is an economic slowdown on the way and the US could be right on the brink of recession. The first half of the year looks like being particularly tough as the continuing problems in the US residential property market continue to reverberate round the globe.”

Both he and Mike Lenhoff, of Brewin Dolphin, the stockbroker, expect the Bank of England to continue to cut interest rates in an effort to revive the economy. Mr Urquhart Stewart expects the Bank to implement two rate cuts this year, while Mr Lenhoff is looking for three to take the base rate to 4.75 per cent by the end of next year.

Mr Lenhoff says: “The cuts will start off as damage limitation, but they should be enough to stimulate a pickup by 2009. The hope is that by the middle of next year the markets will start to look forward to better times in the following year.”

His year-end target for the FTSE 100 index of leading shares is 7,200 while Mr Urquhart Stewart goes for a figure of 6,800.

In these tougher times the key to success will be identifying sectors that can ride out market storms thanks to low levels of borrowing and their ability to generate cash and pay out dividends. Traditionally, these have included utilities, tobacco and telecoms, but Henk Potts, of Barclays Wealth, the wealth management arm of the high street bank, is less keen on utilities, pointing out that they are already near record highs and that they could face a tougher regulatory regime in the future.

Mr Potts favours mining stocks, because of continued strong demand for raw materials, and banks, where he thinks that most of the bad news is already in the share price. He expects the UK stock market to rise by about 6 per cent to 7 per cent over the next 12 months, indicating a figure for the FTSE 100 of about 6,700 by the end of next year.

Given the modest prospects for share growth next year, some private investors may be tempted to opt for alternatives such as bonds or commercial property. However, Mark Dampier, of Hargreaves Lansdown, the independent financial adviser (IFA), says that they should tread with care. “Some people believe that the commercial property sector has taken such a tumble that it is now looking quite attractive,” he says. “But I would want to see property yields, currently about 5 per cent, climb back to 6 per cent before they start to become tempting.”

Mr Dampier is also wary of the bond market, especially at the high-yield, low-quality end of the market. He concedes, however, that there is some value in the lower-yielding top-quality end of the market.

He thinks that better returns are likely to be obtained by investing in equity funds. For fairly cautious investors in these stormy times, he suggests an equity income fund or an absolute return fund. Both offer some downside protection thanks to the yield on the income fund and the ability of absolute return funds tomake money when shares are falling as well as rising.

Among overseas stock markets, Mr Dampier expects Asia to do well, though his favourite country is Russia. He says: “It is rich in commodities and natural resources, for which there is huge global demand, and share prices are still quite cheap.”

Rob Harley, of Bestinvest, another IFA, thinks that Europe looks a good choice. He says: “Consumers on the Continent are not as indebted as those in the UK and the US, and European stocks are on attractive valuations. Buying into Europe is also a way to gain exposure to emerging markets through European exporters without running the risk of buying directly into such a volatile sector.”

Those of you who think that your homes could be your best investment in 2008 may be disappointed. Property price forecasts for next year vary wildly, ranging from a rise of 10 per cent to a fall of 12 per cent. Both Nationwide and Halifax, two of Britain’s biggest lenders, forecast that house prices will remain static next year and both expect falls of 2 per cent in northern England.

Lucian Cook, of Savills, the upmarket estate agent, expects there to be a revival of the North-South divide, with London prices rising fastest – at about 5 per cent – while regions such as the North East, North West and Yorkshire struggle to register growth of even 0.5 per cent.

If you do not want to take a bet on shares or property you could simply put your money in a savings account, where it will earn as much as 6 per cent risk-free. Sue Hannums, of AWD Chase de Vere, the IFA, says: “Anyone who is nervous in these turbulent times can always fall back on cash as a tried and trusted standby.”

Those who are tempted to seek refuge from the gloomy forecasts by drowning their sorrows in drink may have inadvertently hit upon one of the best prospects for making money next year. Simon Staples, of Berry Bros & Rudd, the wine merchant, says that demand at the top end of the market remains extremely strong.

He says: “Wines from the top ten châteaux of Bordeaux are still proving very popular with buyers from Russia, China and Korea. They particularly favour Château Lafite Rothschild. A case of the outstanding 2005 vintage now sells for about £7,500 – and that price is likely to rise with time. “

Buyers are also very keen on Lafite’s second growth: Carraudes de Lafite Rothschild. This ranks just below Château Lafite Rothschild in quality but the price of the wine has been rocketing. Two years ago it would have cost about £20 a bottle, but now you will not find one for less than £100 a bottle.”

The experts’ top tips

Mike Lenhoff, of Brewin Dolphin: “Buy Vodafone shares. The stock has a reasonable yield and good management – and it has underperformed for a long time.”

Justin Urquhart Stewart, of Seven Investment Management: “Go for Cable & Wireless. It is a stock that generates cash, which is a useful anchor in choppy waters, and there is always the possibility of a takeover bid.”

Henk Potts, of Barclays Wealth: “Buy shares in Standard Chartered. The bank has an international footprint, largely focused on the fast-growing areas of Asia and the Middle East. It also offers the prospect of growth, both organically and through acquisitions.”

Mark Dampier, of Hargreaves Lansdown: “If you can handle the risk, take a stake in Neptune’s Russia and Greater Russia fund. It offers exposure to one of the world’s most dynamic economies and Robin Geffen is an outstanding fund manager.”

Rob Harley, of Bestinvest: “My tip is Invesco Perpetual Income. The fund is run by Neil Woodford, one of the great fund managers. He has positioned his portfolio in anticipation of the credit crunch, which has finally hit us, so it is ideally placed to ride out the current stock market storms.”

Sue Hannums, of AWD Chase de Vere: “Make sure to use your cash Isa allowance, which enables you to receive interest tax-free. National Savings & Investments is currently paying 6.05 per cent with instant access.”

Simon Staples, of Berry Bros & Rudd: “I would buy a case of Château Lafite Rothschild 2004, a great vintage, if overshadowed by the even finer 2005. Over time its quality will be appreciated and I expect that a case, currently selling for about £3,000, will double in value quickly.”

2008 Investment Guide

2008-04-06T19:59:00.000-07:00

2008 Investment Guide
Edited by Paul Maidment and Larry Light 11.21.07, 3:00 PM ET

ur latest semi-annual investment guide offers tips galore for investing and financial planning in volatile times.

STOCKS

The Magic Metric

By Daniel Fisher

Forget P/E. James O'Shaughnessy says price/sales is the best way to find cheap stocks to buy.

Small Is Bountiful

By Erika Brown

These now obscure small tech firms have big potential. All they need are some decent earnings.

Dividend Mania

By Daniel Fisher

Get all the mileage you can out of that favorable 15% rate on dividends--harvest six quarterly dividends per year. The crafty souls at alpine woods show how.

Greenhouse Stocks

By Bruce Upbin

Richard Keiser of Sanford Bernstein's tech brain trust says the next big thing is technologies that fight global warming.

International

Boots On The Ground

By Joshua Lipton and Andy Stone

If you want to get into far-off markets like India and Poland, don't be passive about it, says David Riedel. His guerrilla squad of analysts picks off stocks one company at a time.

Video: Making Mine Money

Emerging What?

By Susan Kitchens

To Oakmark's global fund, Switzerland is in, China is out.

COMMODITIES

Latin Mining Via Toronto

By Kerry A. Dolan

Canadian stocks give you an entree to copper, gold and silver mines in Latin America.

BONDS

Nail-Biter Securities

By Peter C. Beller

You want the potential for capital gains but some protection if the stock market falls apart. Convertibles are for you--provided you know there's no free lunch.

IPO

Reverse LBO Stocks

By Deborah Orr

Private equity walks on water. But more of its new issues sink like a stone than you would think. Here's what you need to know before you buy.

Retirement

Got To Have A Plan

By Soyoung Ho

These days even cocksure baby boomers are looking for retirement advice. How to find the best blueprint for you.

In Pictures: Best Places For Retirees

Mutual Funds

Shock-Absorber Funds

By James M. Clash

This year's market volatility is agitating even the most steeled investors. Here are some funds to let you sleep better at night--and still beat the market.

Taxes

Protect Your Home

By Stephane Fitch

You can use tax and financing tricks to make the slide in house values far less depressing.

In Pictures: How To Respond To Dropping House Values

Real Estate

Going Commercial

By Dorothy Pomerantz

The residential market is falling. But not all property is cursed. Consider buying an office building instead.

Alternative Investing

Bet the Farm

By Neil Weinberg

Farmland is a great way to play the commodities boom. It helps to have a ten-year horizon and an interest in things like debt-to-pig ratios.

Bidding For Booze

By Matthew Swibel

Liquor auctions are back in New York City. This presents investors with more than a drinking opportunity.

In Pictures: The Most Expensive Bottles Of Wines And Spirits

FLINGS

Ski Mogul

By Christopher Steiner

You can turn your favorite sport into a business--but it helps to have a separate source of income.

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2008-03-04T19:26:00.000-08:00

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Choosing Investment Fund Manager

2008-02-25T19:19:00.000-08:00

Choosing Investment Fund Manager
Real estate investment managers have become quite popular in the last years, specially with the real estate bubble. These companies have become the new investment fad in the
market. They aren't the only source of investment, though. There are other choices, like the stock market. But the important thing is that you feel comfortable with the investment fund manager of your choice.

So, which is going to be? Securities or asset investment managers? The US market provides hundreds of investment management companies, and all of them will tell you that they are the best ones. Of course, that can't be true, so it is you, the potential client, the one who has to take that decision. And, in order to do that, you need a bit of additional information.
What Is An Investment Manager?
An investment manager is an organization who is specialized in placing money in determined values in order to accomplish a pre-accorded goal. For example, a bond manager will look for bonds, domestic or international, that can provide the best return over investment to their clients. The goal can be a minimum of 5% in a period of 5 years.

There are two types of investment managers. The f irst one are institutions, such as insurance companies, pension funds or corporations, among others. Remember that all of these organizations have huge amounts of money that need to be invested in something until it is required.

For example, let's say that you are the investment manager of Google. You company has, right now, $1 billion of capital, deposited in a bank. Are you going to leave it there, accumulating low interests, or are you going to invest a part of it in a more profitable, 12 month bond? The trick is to make an adequate balance on the future needs of the company and the best destiny that you can give to the money.

The second type of investment managers are private investors, companies that look for people who don't know how to invest in the market, and require an intermediary that can do the work for them. All for a fee, of course. In this scenario, the individual tells the company for how long they wish to invest their money and the company will determine the best choices.

For example, they may mix a low risk security like US Treasury bonds with shares in a new gold mine in Ecuador. These kind of companies are also known as fund managers, investment advisors or real estate investment managers.

The investment manager services industry moves, in the whole world, trillions of dollars per year. This is due to the fact that every company is a fund manager in it's own way. The good thing about this is that it provides dynamism to the economy of the whole planet, benefiting millions of people in hundreds of countries.

investment strategy

2008-02-25T19:16:00.000-08:00

Learning the Top Investment Strategies
Active or passive investment strategies, both of them entail determined decisions and responsibilities. On one hand, you can dedicate
a lot of your time determining which are the best choices. On the other hand, you can simply delegate that responsibility to a company that is specialized in international investment strategy plans.

There are many of them, who specialize in stock investment strategy, property investment strategy, retirement investment strategy, among many others. Either way, it is important to know more about international investment, so let's find out what is it exactly.
What Is International Investment?
International investment is the act of putting your money in assets that are located outside the United States. This branch of investment has generated a great deal of interest among investors since it permit's them to place their capital at locations that may generate higher profits for them.

An additional advantage is that, since the American market for determined goods is already overexploited, it provides a new "route of escape" for all those investors who aren't willing to invest their money in markets with too many barriers. For example, consumer products or telecommunications.
Objectives Of International Investment
Once you have decided to leave behind the domestic market and incursionate in other continents, you need to determine your objectives. It isn't as simple as saying "I want to invest in China". There are three variables that need to be considered before doing this. These variables are growth, safety and income.

In investment, the objective of growth is capital gain. For example, let's say that you are interested in making your capital grow, but do not need the money right now. So, you may buy shares from a Fortune 500 company and wait some years until you have reached your objective. Only when you reach it, you will sell your stock, and, ergo, your investment plus gains.

Another objective is safety. Many people see international investment as an excellent way of providing them a constant flux of income. As a matter of fact, millions of people around the world use it as their main source of revenue. What's the purpose of killing yourself at work when you can earn enough money through your investments? That way you can dedicate to things that may not provide you with a lot of money, but that can be more satisfying.

So, let's say that your passive investment strategies includes companies that put your money in relatively safe international investments. One interesting option is provided by governments. As in the case of the US Government who issues bonds for financing determined projects, other democracies in the world do the same thing. Countries like Germany, France and England emit government bonds for their own use. The same thing happens with corporations. Transnationals like EADS, Philips or Nestle are very interesting options.

Finally, there is the issue of income. In the case of income, your prime interest is to obtain the biggest amount of money, without taking into consideration the risk that may entail. In order to do that, individuals need to look for opportunities with a low investing rating, but with a great potential for monetary gain.

The Top 3 Real Estate Investmen

2008-02-21T19:05:00.000-08:00

The Top 3 Real Estate Investment Strategies
There is a lot of information out there about real estate investing. This information can be sometimes confusing, because it is never really clear what the best investment strategies are. This article focuses more on the best strategies that will work in the current real estate market. This is a biased market skewed more towards buyers. There are many homes for sale out there, however, they have very few people currently looking for a home to buy. Therefore, every investor in the market today needs to use those strategies that are most likely going to succeed in this market. He or she needs to focus more on strategies that are most likely to attract buyers or renters to their properties. Here are the 3 best options.

1. Buying for long-term hold: this involves buying a property with the intention of renting it out for several years prior to selling the property. They real estate investor in the situation looks for homes that have been deeply discounted, buys these homes, and then turns around and rents them out with positive cash flow. Their goal here is to make at least $200 a month after paying all of the expenses, which include the mortgage payment on the home, taxes, insurance and any other expenses related to maintaining the property. The advantage of using this strategy is that the tenants end up paying down the mortgage for the landlord. The home builds equity with time and is eventually owned free and clear by the landlord after several years of renting the property. The key here is to buy the property at a discounted price and rent it out with positive cash flow.

2. Buying for short-term flip: this involves buying a property at a great discount with the intention of selling it right away for a quick profit. The investor here buys the property with at least a 30% equity. He or she then turns around and sells the property to another investor leaving a 10 to 20% equity for the new owner. This is called wholesaling. This strategy used to be very popular a few years ago. It is still being used today but it's not as popular as before. The key here is to buy the property only after you have already located a buyer. The best way to do this is to build an e-mail list of potential buyers. Another option is to borrow a list from someone else. Here is the step-by-step process: you build an e-mail list or you locate the list owner, now you locate a property with significant equity, you collect details about the property and send out an e-mail to your list, you now close on the deal and then turn around and sell it to the end buyer for a profit.

3. Using the lease purchase as an exit strategy: in this situation, you are buying a property with the intention of renting it out for one or two years prior to selling it. The first step here is to buy a property at a discount. You then locate a buy/renter who signs to agreements: the first is a lease agreement for about two years, the second agreement is an option agreement. The buyer has the option to actually close on the deal within one or two we years. The investor cashes out at the end of the option agreement. The advantage of using this strategy is that you get very good tenants who actually take care of the property while paying a higher than usual rent. Thus you get positive cash flow and you serve the property at a huge profit within one to two years. This is one of the best options in the current market conditions.

Long Term Investment Strategies

2008-02-21T19:00:00.000-08:00

Long Term Investment Strategies that Work!

Planning for your future and retirement relies on planning the right kinds of long term investments. There are many different types of long term financing investments, and everyone needs to have some sort of investments for their future.
Planning your retirement and long term investments go hand in hand.

Let's face it. You will not be able to work forever. No matter how healthy you are, there will come a time when you will not be able to work, due to health problems or simply aging. What will you do for an income when the time comes to retire? This is why planning your long term investments carefully is so important. Maybe you think you will be able to rely on Medicare and social security to take care of you during your retirement. Well, if that is your plan, it is first time buyers to look at the news. Social security is in trouble.
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Why Invest In Stocks?

2008-02-03T19:29:00.000-08:00

Why Invest In Stocks?

Have you ever wondered why investors behave the way they do? For example, why do people invest in bonds or stocks or not at all? Since I am an advocate of stock investing, let me make the case for stock investing.

So, why invest in stocks? No, I won't just invest in any kind of stocks. There are goals associated with investing in stocks. For starter, stock investors would want to be compensated more than if they put their money in the bank. Anything else? Yes. Stock investors would want to be compensated more than the risk free interest rate which currently yield around 4.7%. For your information, risk free interest rate here is the 10 year Treasury bond which is backed by the United States Government. These bonds are deemed to be free from the risk of default.

Therefore, when we invest in stocks, we would want a return in excess of 4.7%. How much more? That varies within individuals. Some wants a 5% return. Others are satisfied with 6% return. Personally, I would want at least 7% return for my stock investment. There are reasons for this. Stock investing is relatively volatile and full of uncertainty. Interest rate goes up and down which will hamper our return as stock investors. For example if interest rate rises to 8%, would aiming a 7% return for your stock investment worth the risk? Probably not. In this case, most people prefer to put their money in the bank and enjoy the higher return.

Having said that, we need to know how much stocks have given investors historically. For the US stock market, the return for the last century has been in the neighborhood of 10%. That, my friend, is the sole reason to invest in stocks. Not because you want to own a piece of corporate America. You invest in stocks because historically it gives you a better return that other investing alternatives. No other investments boast that high of a return over the last century, not even real estate.

Fibonacci application and strategy for trader

2008-01-27T19:23:00.000-08:00

If there was a potion by which one can mysteriously earn millions or win a lottery, then every single person on earth would be after it. But unfortunately, we have nothing but our own brains and thinking abilities to rely on. There have been a few mathematicians and research scholars in the past who have calculated and figured out sequences that are used today to predict the flow of some markets and certain commodities. One such series is the Fibonacci application, which is used widely in foreign exchange trading. If one understands the sequence they can figure out the next high that will occur in the market and is a clear indicator of which direction the market is going to go in. For beginners and experienced traders, this sequence is very helpful in leading them to the right currency pairs and helping them make investment decisions. The highest and lowest numbers in the series are used to compute the Fibonacci retracement zones, which then serve as neck lines for the market.

The Fibonacci application is an indicator and strategy for the trader to predict the movement of the market and go with the trend. They will use the numbers in the series that are in fact present all around us, and some we use unknowingly in our daily lives as well. But while dealing in foreign currency we make specific use of these to help us tide over the sudden shifts that could occur in the market. They also allow the traders to make specific stop loss orders and help in earning decent profits at every investment made.

When the Fibonacci application and strategy for trader are computed it automatically reflects on what the support and resistance levels are, that will arise. This allows the trader to know when he must enter the market and when it is time for him to pull out of it. It helps them to identify the times of change and when the rates are likely to dip. For many beginners who are not familiar and well versed with the various indicators, this Fibonacci series would look like a string of numbers that just does not make any sense. But when they gain experience, they will realize that these are actually great life savers.

If a person is ready to take the necessary risks and use the Fibonacci application as a strategy, he will be able to identify the size of the position taken by the currencies he has traded in. If he wants to place a stop order close to the support and resistance levels, there is increased chance of leveraging and increasing the earnings. The Fibonacci is also a tool through which the profit objectives can be predetermined, and this is possible only in this strategy. For a person to have gains in the long run, they need to understand how the series works thereby cutting their losses and risk factor down. For more monetary success, combine the techniques of Fibonacci with that of the famous trader Gann.W.D.

Investment Advisors 101 - Ask Some Questions

2008-01-02T19:12:00.000-08:00

Investment Advisors 101 - Ask Some Questions

By: Steve Selengut

Investment Advisors (IAs) come in all different intellectual, professional, and alphabetical varieties. They range in educational qualifications from High School dropout to PhD, and can be professional Accountants, Insurance Salesmen, Stock Brokers, Investment Managers, Dentists, Lawyers, TV personalities, and Gourmet Chefs. Anyone can be an Investment Advisor! It seems reasonable that your trust should gravitate toward those who have educational credentials, hands on experience with their own money, and no direct financial benefit from the advice provided. Stay safer by finding a fee only advisor who has just one profession... and the ability to say NO.

Why do people become Investment Advisors? Call me skeptical, but I don't think it's the ethereal glow they feel after implementing your new Financial Plan. Actually (once you appreciate that IAs are the primary delivery system for Wall Street's huge collection of one-size-fits-all products), you'll realize that it's the money. No conspiracy here, just a subtle brainwashing that has convinced you that the Advisor's primary objective is to protect your family. In reality, the primary goal of commissioned advisors is to protect their own families, and they accomplish this by selling Investment Products. The Investment Advisor label has become a euphemism for product salesperson just as Financial Planner nearly always means Insurance salesperson. Stay safer by finding a fee only advisor who has just one profession... and the ability to say NO.

Serious IAs can be identified by acronyms following their names (also by dark three piece suits and facial hair), RIA and CFP being the most common. As professional as this seems, designations do not create trustworthiness, for several reasons: IAs must become RIAs to be licensed to sell investment products. Most practitioners affiliate themselves with major Wall Street Institutions to defray their start up costs and many are subsidized in return for pushing their sponsor's products. Finally, most advisors will remain in bed with one company at a time throughout their careers, constantly touting the present firm's products as "best". Hmmm. Hundreds of companies, thousands of IAs, convincing millions of shoppers (investors) that they have just purchased the one very best product to achieve their financial goals. From cradle to grave, most IAs dance to a tune that's not being played by their clients.

Over the past several years, Wall Street has managed to invade the once respected Insurance Industry by attaching Mutual Funds to life insurance and annuity products, making them far too speculative to achieve their once guaranteed objectives. But the "variable products" scam dwarfs in potential long-term impact to the more recent high crime against investors. This is the one that ignores the (in-your-face-obvious) Conflict of Interest when Accountants sell investment products! Many professionals have multiple degrees; few have multiple practices. You deserve a specialist. If your CPA/Lawyer/Doctor (who's next) can make a living in his primary practice, why sell investment products? Greed? Hubris? And why does Wall Street allow these non-professionals to push investment products? Don't be naive, the more people out there pushing Investment Products, the bigger the bonus for the Captains of the Universe. Stay safer by finding a fee only advisor who has just one profession... and the ability to say NO.

In spite of the fact that the "burn out" rate among IAs compares with that of restaurants and Mutual Fund Managers, and that the advisory business itself is a cut-throat, competitive battlefield, the Financial Institutions that employ the majority of IAs prosper, multiply, and produce more product for your "eyes wide shut" consumption... because you, your products, and the management fees remain! A caring and successful Investment Advisor makes an excellent income and should; a successful financial institution buys other financial institutions!

The hierarchy of commissions paid to IAs can exceed 10% on "private deals", limited partnerships, and a litany of speculative products and services. On the more controlled substances (sic), Annuity commissions can run above 8% with 10-year lock up provisions common and Mutual Funds provide a generous 4% to 6% whether you see them or not. New issues, odd lot Bonds, and other securities that don't show a commission, include marketing fees and mark ups that can be substantial. What ever happened to individual Equity portfolios? It's a combination of in-greed-ients... products are less work and produce more money. Stay safer by finding a fee only advisor who has just one profession, the ability to say NO, and who knows something about individual securities.

Most people need Investment Advisors. Life Insurance protection is vital; fixed annuities are helpful for people of limited means; Mutual Funds are the only option (pity) in most self-directed retirement plans. The vast majority of employed Americans are Investors, actively or passively, with little time or expertise to select securities and manage portfolios. (If the Democrats would accept this, they just might win an election.) But recent experience confirms that we all have a responsibility to our own money, a responsibility that we should only delegate to a professional if we know what the professional is supposed to know. The fact that he or she is an XYZ Fund representative just isn't enough. You need an independent advisor that has ideas rather than products and an understanding of markets, not marketing. If you are willing to ask the right questions, you can find an IA who might just be able to help you (and herself) at the same time. Try these for starters: Do you sell any products? Do you have a personal portfolio that I can review? Do you provide a "fee only" advisory service? How long have you been in the financial services business, and is it your only business? (It's not your job to educate "newbies"!) Are you affiliated with any other financial services companies? Do you have at least five non-family clients who you have been advising for at least five years... that I can contact directly? Will you be compensated for referring me to someone? Stay safer by finding a fee only advisor who has just one profession and the ability to say NO.

The ability to say NO? An advisor will tell you not to do something that he feels is inappropriate... a salesman will do what you tell him to do.

10 Essential Trading Elements

2008-01-02T19:10:00.000-08:00

10 Essential Trading Elements

By: Mark Crisp

1. You can't take more risk than you are comfortable with - emotion is the enemy of the trader. Most of us are slaves to our emotion, which is why most traders fail despite the apparent simplicity of trading. To be successful, you have to manage emotion, and the first step toward emotional mastery is to not take more risk than you are comfortable with. If you can't sleep at night over the potential of losing more than $500 on a stock trade, then you should not risk more than $500 on a stock trade. The less you care about the outcome of a trade, the smarter you will execute it.

2. Stops loss orders must be used - one big loss can wipe out the gains of five winning trades. Success requires that you don't take big losses, so utilize stop loss orders. Once you are entered in a trade, enter a stop loss order and stick to it. If your brokerage does not provide the ability to execute stop loss orders, then change brokers.

3. No one cares more about your money than you - only you really care whether you make money or not. Therefore, do not depend on others to make you money; you have to take control and know what is going on. You can use the skills of others to help you make decisions, but ultimately, your success in the market will come down to what you do.

4. Losers react, winners predict - the market does not care about what happened in the past. If you are using publicly available information to make trading decisions, then you are using old information. The stock market moves on what it expects to happen in the future, and not on what has already happened. Use what has happened in the past to provide clues to what may happen in the future, but don't make decisions on information that is widely known.

5. The stock market is not fair - Within every stock, there are a small group of investors who know more than the general public. They have an advantage, because they can better predict what a company will do in the future. To be successful, we have to figure out what the investors with better information are doing, and then do the same.

6. Information is biased - the financial industry wants you to buy stocks. The brokerages that finance the companies, the newsletters that get paid to advertise company stories, the promoters that get paid to promote stocks, the media that sell more advertising in an up market and of course, the companies themselves all benefit when stock prices go higher. The more buyers, the higher prices go. Trust no one when making investment decisions, because everyone can have a bias. Only the market can not lie (although it can seem pretty stupid sometimes), therefore, trust what the market tells you.

7. Hard work does not make money in the market - you need to work hard to learn how the stock market works. You need to work hard to learn how to manage your emotions. You need to work hard to learn discipline. However, the most money is made in a market that is trending, one where there are lots of opportunities and it seems easy to make money. When the market is not trending, it is harder to find opportunities. Working harder when the going gets tough will cause you to take marginal trades. Take the obvious trades, they are more likely to work.

8. Black boxes don't work - there are a lot of companies selling trading systems that magically spit out buy and sell recommendations. The stock market is like a flu virus; just when you think you have it figured out, it changes in to something else. Therefore, systems too must evolve with the market. A system that worked in the past may not work in the future. However, what seems to always work is understanding how humans and crowds behave. Learn that, and you can begin to pick stocks in any market condition. More importantly, learn the art of trading well, knowing that you can not always be right, that you have to limit losses and let profits run and that you have to understand what motivates people to buy and sell. Systems, indicators, and computer programs are simply tools to help you make better decisions.

9. The stock market is usually efficient - actually, stock, futures, currencies and any other market that has enough people trading them are usually efficient. That means, most of the time you can not beat the markets. To do better than the masses, you have to identify situations where market efficiency is breaking down. That occurs when the crowd is emotional or when small groups of investors are trading on private information. Usually, that is most easily found when stocks are trading abnormally in terms of price and volume. Focus your attention on abnormal behavior when looking for trading opportunities.

10. Discipline is essential - you have to manage risk effectively, you have to use stops loss orders, you have to always be looking for high probability trading opportunities, you have to avoid taking too much risk and you have to let winning positions run. The laws of trading are nothing if you don't have the discipline to follow them.

The very first sentence:

"Successful trading of the stock market requires a lot more than knowing what to buy or sell. "

In other words....

IT'S NOT WHAT YOU TRADE, IT'S HOW YOU TRADE IT!

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Mark developed his own momentum stock trading method that takes away all the stress from trading but still maintains fantastic returns in the stock market. He personally ran a $5,000 up to six figures trading a few minutes every week.

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2007-12-05T19:56:00.000-08:00

Jul 9, 2007

If you follow such things, you may have seen a report that my new Internet company, Ning, has just raised a new investment round.

To date, Ning has been mostly internally financed by me and a small group of angel investors who are close friends and colleagues of ours. This internal financing has allowed us to stay lean and focused while we built out our platform and service over the last two and a half years.

However, with our February release of Your Own Social Network for Anything, we achieved product/market fit and the service has been scaling very rapidly. Now we are substantially expanding our product plans -- we have a long list of features and product capabilities we plan to add as fast as we possibly can - and, we want to staff up our ability to support our members and developers as they find ever more creative ways to use our platform.

To these ends, we recently closed our first outside investment round -- our so-called "Series C" -- with a top-notch group of institutional investors. The round was orchestrated by our friends at Allen and Company in New York. We raised $44 million. The round was led by Legg Mason with a number of other investors participating, including me.

We will be investing that money in our business -- in scaling our operations to accommodate our traffic and growth; in our product design and development efforts; and in our platform evangelism and support programs. Apart from those investments, we plan on staying as lean and focused as we possibly can.

If you use Ning today, you'll hopefully find that the service continues to get better and better even as we are operating at much higher levels of scale. If you don't use Ning yet, we hope that with the new capabilities we will be adding, we will make it as irresistible as possible for you to start using it :-).

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A new investment that is making new billionaires – the domain name trading

It is a new investment game. As real estate goes down a new type of real estate market is providing fantastic opportunities for smart investors. It is called cyber realty – the domain name trade. Buying domain names and filliping the same for a large profit can make you rich.

The domain names are trading at their highest premium. The same domain name that traded for $10,000 in year 2,000 has recently changed hands for $65,000. The expectation is that sector specific domain names will soon trade for millions of dollars.

There are talks about creating hedge funds that just trades domain names. You cannot get mortgage to buy and hold domain names. You do mot have to pay real estate tax for this names. But it is just a question of time before they are all traded and treated like real estate.

Domain names can be appraised. A typical good domain name like idoctor.com, italent.com, or iattorney.com are appraised above $400,000. Some domain names are traded as high as $750,000.

There are new class of investors who buys domain names for cheap and flips the same to new business starting websites and looking for good domain names for a massive premiums.

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