Stock Options Basics-Put Safety Into Your Portfoli...

Educating oneself about investments is a lifelong process for most people. Perhaps you’ve bought stocks and bonds for retirement, but you also know that to diversify is smart because–generally speaking–spreading your money around in different assets and investment vehicles is a good way to increase the overall safety of your portfolio. You’ve probably at least heard of stock options, but chances are...

A Beginners Guide to Stock Options

Investing in options can be an excellent way to earn an income or diversify your portfolio.  It is a great tool for any investing strategy.  To be successful in the options world you need a good understanding of the basics of investing in options such as how they work, and the risks involved. The rewards are sometimes higher with this type of investment, as are the risks. Unlike with other forms of investments though, you...

Technical Vs Fundamental Analysis Explained

As a stock market neophyte you may have wondered about the terms technical analysis and fundamental analysis. It certainly sounds mysterious to the uninitiated, but I can provide a little clarity even in a short article. The differences between the two are huge and conceptually each is rather easily defined. Fundamental analysis looks at the fortunes of a company that issues common stock that individuals and financial...