When bonds are traded in the secondary market, the price of the bond is influenced by the demand and supply of the bond. The other factors that affect the price are: Interest rates Bond price and interest rate share an inverse relationship. Interest rate in this case means the benchmark… ( Read More )
3 things you should know before you hire a financial advisor
Even seasoned investors don’t always take the do-it-yourself approach to saving for retirement. Sometimes, it may be worth it to seek out the advice of a trusted advisor to make sure you’re on track to retire. What’s A Financial Advisor? A financial advisor is a professional who, for a fee,… ( Read More )
4 Human Flaws that Stops You from Managing Your Money Better
It’s not your fault, you’re only human. But because you are a mere mortal, you’re bound to be making some, let’s say, suboptimal decisions. Humans have systematic biases—as psychologists have proven again and again—that can get in the way of the best intentions. This is particularly the case with money.… ( Read More )
How to choose your Investment Professional
One central factor to consider for choosing an investment professional is to know what type of compensation they receive: fee based or commission based. Those two types of compensation are today at the very center of a long heated debate in the financial industry regarding transparency, disclosures and professional duties.… ( Read More )
Boost Your Savings with the Ideal Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is a methodology that involves building an investment portfolio around asset classes — including stocks, bonds, cash, real estate, and other investments. Nothing affects your long-term returns more than a good asset allocation plan. Rule #1 – Diversify Your Portfolio We all get the basic principles of “don’t… ( Read More )
What is an Investment Portfolio?
A portfolio is a combination of different investment assets mixed and matched for the purpose of achieving risk diversification for an investor’s financial goals. Items that are considered a part of your portfolio can include any asset you own – from real items such as art and real estate, to… ( Read More )
9 Essential Terms to Know Before You Start Trading Futures
Part of your preparation in trading futures should involve learning able to speak and understand the language of the market. Arbitrage Some investors benefit from price discrepancies among different commodity futures markets. These investors analyze the prices of similar commodities in different markets and buy from the lower priced market.… ( Read More )
Should you invest in Commodities?
If you’re already an investor, commodity trading can serve to diversify your portfolio. Commodities can be anything from oil to gold or silver to coffee, sugar and wheat. Unlike certain investments, commodities can hold and gain value over time. They can also be less risky. You’re not buying an intangible… ( Read More )
How old should I be to start investing in stocks?
Investing in stocks is risk-fraught and it is not for the faint-hearted. Those of you imagining the lure of disproportionate profits who wish to introduce a young child to investing or take the plunge yourself might also have to brace for losing out big time if your bets go haywire.… ( Read More )
What are Bonds?
Though bonds as an investment class don’t generate the highest returns, they have their own appeal. They offer portfolio diversification, generate steady returns even in the face of a highly volatile investment environment, provide tax advantages and more. If you don’t know what bonds are and want to learn how… ( Read More )
Why People Invest in Stocks?
Why People Invest in Stocks Investing in stocks can be a good way to build wealth. Due to the magic of compound interest, a small initial investment can eventually grow to a treasure trove, if properly managed. For example, the world’s most famous investor, Warren Buffett started investing in equities… ( Read More )
What you should know about mutual funds and brokerage account
What is your brokerage account? Your brokerage account is an investment account opened with a broker or a firm that charges a commission or fee for buying and selling securities on your behalf. Opening an Account To open a brokerage account, fill out an application either at a brick and… ( Read More )
How much savings should I have?
How much should you have saved throughout your life? This is a question you should be asking yourself sooner than later. According to a recent Bank of America survey, a surprising 16% of Millennials between the ages of 23 and 37 now have at least $100,000 saved for retirement. Some… ( Read More )
My first investment: Savings and CDs
It’s a financial jungle out there, where to start for a first investment? Putting money into a savings account should be your first step to investing. Building up your savings from your monthly paycheck (say 15%) should be considered as your first investment since your savings account will generate annual… ( Read More )
4 Essential Investment Products You Should Know
Investment products are investment securities that are sold to individuals and institutions by investment banks. Here is a quick description of the main investment securities: Bonds Also labelled fixed-income securities, the term bond is commonly used to refer to any securities that are founded on debt. When you purchase a… ( Read More )
What is Investment Banking?
You probably heard that term before, but what is it really ? A bank like any other banks ? Actually it’s not like any other bank. An investment bank provides a variety of services designed to assist an individual or business to increase their wealth. This is very different from… ( Read More )
What is an Investment?
An investment is an asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or will appreciate in the future. In an economic sense, an investment is the purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth. In… ( Read More )
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