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Investing
Developing Result-Driven Strategies for Trading in the Financial Markets
Trying to make gains in the financial markets without the proper strategies can be likened to boarding a vehicle without a steering wheel: it leads nowhere. Sadly, many people will not follow or adhere to a strategic plan before trading in the markets. They only rely on luck and their instincts, which will, in most cases, yield little or no…
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Investing
History Rhymes: Market Crashes as Part of a Normal Market Cycle
Hope, greed, and fear all drive market sentiment - and therefore, prices - as much as fundamentals, resulting oftentimes in over-exuberance that has led to subsequent market crashes.
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Taxes
Take Advantage of these Investment Tax Deductions
Below we'll go over investment tax deductions you may have overlooked, and the most effective ways to pay the least amount of taxes on your investments.
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Investing
Could the Virtual Reality Market Be Poised to Explode?
Take a look at why virtual reality might be the next big thing.
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Investing
3 Easy Steps to Rebalance your Portfolio
If you clicked on this article, you’re probably wondering if now is the right time to rebalance your portfolio. Before you start making wholesale changes, though, consider what your investment goals are and how long you’re willing to wait before tapping into your savings. A perfectly balanced portfolio for you can look vastly different than a balanced portfolio for someone…
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Investing
Investing Opportunities Outside the Historic Bull Market
What else can you do with your money to make it grow without feeling like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop?
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Investing
Margin vs Cash Account: Which One Should I Choose?
Investors put their money in shares, as opposed to an interest-bearing savings account, because of the potential for high returns. Buying stocks on margin makes these earnings even more lucrative. To clarify, your margin balance is how much a broker is willing to lend you in investment capital. However, not many people understand how this works and what the differences…
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Investing
What Are Defensive Stocks and Why Do You Need Them?
Defensive stocks are a great tool for investors that want to minimize their risks, especially during market downturns. For example, when shares witnessed a dramatic selloff during the end of 2018, the Alliant Energy stock price barely moved. Similarly, United Healthcare stock rallied in May of 2019, even those the rest of the market declined. Yet there are still main…
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Investing
The Largest Market in the World
The derivatives market, for better or worse, is the market with the most influence in the world.
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Stock Market
Market Outlook 2020: Flashing Yellow?
For those that feel that caution may be warranted moving forward in the market, a few points are often referenced that may justify a closer look.
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