Archive for: October 2007

October 10, 2007

Determining an Exit Price for a Stock

Filed under: Beginners, Finance - 10 Oct 2007

I had a hard time when I began to invest in stocks in deciding the best price to sell the stock and exit the position.  Figuring out the entry point is only part of the challenge. Knowing when to get out is where returns …

October 9, 2007

Understanding Downside Risks in Investing

Filed under: Beginners, Finance - 09 Oct 2007

I wrote a post named “What is Risk Worth” a few months ago and have thought of a possible better way to explain some reasons to accept downside risk in investing. This idea stemmed from thoughts …

October 8, 2007

Stock Picks from Barron’s

Filed under: Finance, Stock Picks - 08 Oct 2007

Today’s Barron’s offers some stocks to ponder.  While Kopin Tan and Michael Santoli gave reasons for a more bearish overall outlook, these stock picks might be ripe for investing if you listen to Barron’s other writers.  I’m not so sure I …

October 7, 2007

DJIA ($INDU) Chart - 10-5-07

Filed under: Finance, Indices, Stock Charts - 07 Oct 2007

I charted the past three months of daily price action on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) this week. In some ways I was surprised that the Dow made it above 14,000 and closed above …

October 4, 2007

Gold Mining Stock Picks

Filed under: Finance, Stock Picks - 04 Oct 2007

The October 1st issue of Barron’s had an article focusing on gold mining companies. I’ve only traded a gold stock once before.  It was Ivanhoe (IVN).  I think I made a few dollars as it bounced past $4.  A friend of mine recommended …

Four Stages of a Successful Investor - Stage Four: Options Investors

Filed under: Beginners, Finance - 04 Oct 2007

Continued from yesterday’s stage three post.

Stage Four - Options Investors

Most investors do not make it past stage three.  The reasons can vary from a lack of knowledge regarding options, fear of the risks of options (I’ll …

October 3, 2007

Four Stages of a Successful Investor - Stage 3: Stock Investors

Filed under: Beginners, Finance - 03 Oct 2007

Continued from yesterday’s stage two post.

Stage Three - Stock Investors

Whether it’s after a few months or a few years, successful investors often grow tired of the evils of mutual funds and move towards making …

October 2, 2007

Four Stages of a Successful Investor - Stage 2: Mutual Fund and ETF Investors

Filed under: Beginners, Finance - 02 Oct 2007

Continued from yesterday’s stage one post.

Stage Two - Mutual Fund and ETF Investors

After saving up some money to invest, the next decision is where to put it to make more money than a CD or savings …

October 1, 2007

Four Stages of a Successful Investor - Stage 1: Saver

Filed under: Beginners, Finance - 01 Oct 2007

Successful investors evolve through four stages: Saver, Mutual Fund & ETF Investor, Stock Investor, Options Investor.  I’ve identified these four stages as the primary path for many investors.  This is clearly a generalization as I understand that some people inherit money and …

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