Investors need to take control of their investment risk. Stop loss orders to exits or options as insurance can provide better discipline than using hope as a trading strategy. Traders often get themselves into positions with good intentions and when…
Market conditions constantly change. Increased market volatility, or mathematically measured fear, is neither a good nor bad event. Some investors argue that higher volatility means larger potential market movements for profit opportunity. A high volatility environment like we just experienced…
All investment plans can be broken down into these simple components. Any strategy and time duration of investment fits within these disciplined evaluations: 1) Identify High Probability Candidates 2) Execute with Proper Risk Control 3) Manage Position 4) Maximize…
In theory, a more informed investor will make better decisions and therefore have increased returns. Customer education is available from industry groups and brokers to help traders avoid pitfalls and have a disciplined investment approach. Market guru’s and advisory services…
Investing goals can be broken down into a few simple categories. These are determined by personal financial conditions, investment time horizon and market outlook. Other factors that impact investment decisions are individual risk tolerance and market expectations. Without realistic expectations,…
Typically when an investor reaches the final step in the investment evolution process (Missed part one and two?), significant time and effort has been spent with the financial markets. The skills to identify trading candidates and control investment risk should…
As described in part one, entrance into investing begins in a similar manner for many. The selection of vehicles for IRAs and 401ks is often the beginning of understanding the investment process. Because the goal for growth is long term…
The path for investing in the financial markets follows a similar pattern for most investors. Over 100 million Americans are invested in the stock market with retirement, pension or personal money. Regular payroll deducted investment contributions are common and are…
