Tactical asset allocation, also known as portfolio construction, is an investment strategy that actively adjusts an investor’s asset allocation in response to changing market conditions. The key objective of a TAA plan is to increase the average risk-adjusted return of passive portfolio investing. It’s very important that you have a good understanding of asset allocation […]
The Pros and Cons of Shifting into Swing Trading in Turbulent Times
Swing trading is a trading technique that predominantly uses technical analysis to find opportunities, though some fundamental analysis can be used to supplement it. Swing traders essentially look for short term gains over a period of days, and at the very most, a few months. As we’re all aware, market prices never move in a […]
Top 10 Online Investing Courses – Are They Worth It?
Whether or not you’re in complete self-isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is certain: our lives have slowed down dramatically. We’re not out socialising, impulse buying non-essentials, or going to festivals. Business has slowed down, and this has become a time for some self-reflection and self-investment. Many are saving a lot of money so […]
The Dividend Investing Bible
Dividend investing is an investment strategy that involves purchasing stocks that issue dividends. The basic idea behind this is that you’re not just relying on capital gains (your stake in the company increasing in value), but you get a steady flow of income from the dividends. Each quarter, on the pre-agreed date of dividend declaration, […]
The Futures Market And How It Works
Until about a decade ago, trading was done in loud, boisterous pits in places like the New York Stock Exchange. However, as the internet grew in speed and reach, a new generation of traders began swapping financial products from the comfort of home offices and coffee shops. This has made financial markets accessible to anyone […]
Property vs Stocks: Pros and Cons
Property has been a popular investment for generations (and recently even overseas property), as the attraction of bricks and mortar continues to lure more investors looking for alternatives to stocks and shares, particularly as a way of generating retirement income. However, whether you should be looking at property in preference to stocks and shares depends […]
The Best Stocks of All Time and How to Pick Them Early
2018 is a heady time to be involved in the stock market. Over the past five years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ indexes have doubled in value. Look back to the bottom of the Great Recession and one will see that stock values have quadrupled. Yet, the best traders […]
Investing in Commodities 101
Diversifying your portfolio is always a good idea. So you have your 401k, possibly some real estate, maybe you even dabble in the stock market. You are now considering adding yet another level to your investments… commodities. Not all commodities are created equal so it is important to do your research same as with any […]
The Best Investing Quotes from Pro-Investors in 2018 and 2019
Investing can be stressful and confusing. But using advice from professional investors can help you to cut through the sea of information available and dig for the best practices you need to succeed. In his letter sent in January of 2017 to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Warren Buffett said: “What is smart at […]
Cycle Traders Are Stupid
Have you ever been told by traders that they are trading based on a cycle? As long as the cycle is trending positively they long, and when the cycle ends, they short? Have you ever been told by traders that they are just following the trends rather than setting them? Ever heard the expression “don’t […]