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The Growth Rate of Dividends
The basis for valuing a company in the early 1900s consisted of primarily the current dividends of a company and the projected future growth of those dividends, also known as the Dividend Discount Model. The Dividend Discount Model values stock by using predicted dividends and discounting them back
Online Brokers
Stock brokers are those who are authorized to trade securities in a stock exchange of which they are members. Any investor interested in buying or selling a stock has to approach a stock broker.
How do I Buy American Products?
People often are interested in purchasing goods made in the United States, yet are not certain how to find these items. Buying clothing, cars and toys that are made in America can help protect American jobs as they are made locally. Purchasing American-made goods also reduces energy emissions and co
Short Sale Stock Options
Short selling offers a way to profit from falling stock prices. Short sellers borrow stocks from their broker, then sell them; if the price falls, they can buy the same shares back at a lower price, profiting from the difference. Stock options offer an alternative to traditional short selling. There
Why You Should Be Buying Dividend Paying Stocks Right Now
The recent sell off in the markets has given discerning value investors the opportunity to scoop up great dividend stocks at amazing prices. Many long-time dividend paying companies (Dividend Aristocrats, for example) have steadily increased their dividends for decades. These companies have stable b
Stock Tips For New Investors - Part 3
There are three emotions that will determine your success or failure in the stock trading business. Fear, greed and pride are the most destructive emotions anyone in this business can possess.
I Want To Trade Penny Stocks - How Do I Do It?
Trading penny stocks is much more confusing when compared with investing in traditional stocks. Penny stock trading, like the term indicates, refers to dealing with stocks that have a very low cost. Every time you purchase penny stocks, it's more than just deciding on a haphazard option and aim
Trying to Understand the Stock Market
Our current economic condition is on shaky ground, but the stock market is still holding on to it's position. Yes the stock market has been jumping up and down by 500+ points, but it's still above the 10,000 level.
Direct Mail Fundraising Letters: Casanova Never Mailed One Love Letter a Year, So Neither Should You
The worst thing you can do in direct mail fundraising is mail only one appeal a year. Direct mail is part of your annual campaign, yes. But that doesn't mean you should mail only one fundraising letter every 12 months. Annual doesn't mean annually in direct mail fundraising. Here's wh
Buying Winning Stocks
It makes good sense to look at the list of stocks closing at their 52-week high for investing ideas.
IRA Plans - Making an Ideal Choice to Maximize Your Potential Earnings
Retirement has always been an issue for most people who are serious in thinking about their future. The future is indeed something that we have to think about. We have to realize that things are not easy to deal with nowadays and it's difficult to make money. Think about it, If we are experienc
Questions to Ask Your Investment Broker
Choosing the right investment broker can make a huge difference in your finances. Finding an investment broker who truly has your best interests at heart can help you get on the road to financial freedom, while choosing an adviser with ulterior motives could leave you considerably poorer...
How Small Caps Trounced their Larger Brethren
From January 1, 2000, the small cap S&P 600 index has created an annualized retrurns of 7.1%. By contrast, the large cap S&P 500 declained two percent every year, as per The WSJ. Small caps ...
How to Buy General Dynamics Stock on the Open Market
GD is the stock symbol for General Dynamics, a major aerospace and defense contractor. GD stock can be purchased like any other publicly traded company. In early 2010, GD was trading between $65 and $70 per share.
Stock Price Is At 52 Week Low - Time To Buy?
Stock price of Company A has touched the new 52 week low now. Many of us wonder - Is this the right time to buy the stock? Before one decides, one should understand what 52 week low price is?
Are Reinvested Stock Dividends Taxable?
As an investor, it is possible for you to collect thousands of dollars in dividend payments over the course of one year. These dividends may be reinvested back into the stock market to compound wealth at even faster rates. Tax considerations, of course, are a critical element of the wealth creation
Successful Trading - Think in Points, Not Money
The single biggest obstacle to becoming a successful investor is letting your emotions influence your trades. To keep emotion out of your decisions, developing and sticking to your own personal trading system becomes the single biggest factor in successful trading. What complicates keeping to your s
Information on Domestic Stock
Domestic stocks are an important indication of a country's activity and financial success. Not only do other countries look at domestic stocks to get a good idea of financial activity internationally, but investors inside countries also look at domestic stocks as possible investments and indicators
Selling Covered Calls Has Its Advantages
One great strategy is selling covered calls.This strategy is pretty simple, but sometimes the simple strategy is the best.
How to Gauge Corporate Financial Results
Gauging corporate financial results requires some knowledge of accounting terminology and remembering a few basic concepts. Most of the information needed to gauge financial performance is contained in quarterly and annual financial reports that public companies are required to file with regulatory