Taking Your Chances With Premium Bonds Written on January 12, 2010, by admin.
Premium bonds have come under fire from various groups. This government plan to give a saving opportunity to the common man allows people to buy premium bonds for a chance to win a fifty to a million pound cash prize. Unlike American lotteries, the money that you invest to buy the bonds can be used [...]
Understanding the Proper Terminology When You’re A Beginning Investor Written on December 11, 2009, by admin.
Although there are hundreds of terms that are used in the financial language, beginners have to understand first the most important and commonly used terms.
Option is the right of the buyer to either buy or sell the underlying asset at a fixed price and a fixed date. At the end of the contract, the owner [...]
Determining Your Risk Tolerance is Key to Becoming a Successful Investor Written on October 9, 2009, by admin.
Each individual has a risk tolerance that should not be ignored. Any good stock broker or financial planner knows this, and they should make the effort to help you determine what your risk tolerance is. Then, they should work with you to find investments that do not exceed your risk tolerance.
Determining one’s risk tolerance involves [...]
Finding a Good Broker: They Must Be Stern, But Fair Written on October 9, 2009, by admin.
Depending on the type of investing that you plan to do, you may need to hire a broker to handle your investments for you. Brokers work for brokerage houses and have the ability to buy and sell stock on the stock exchange. You may wonder if you really need a broker. The answer is yes. [...]