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REITS – Should You Own Them?

REITS – Should You Own Them?

| February 1, 2010 | Comments (3)

by baba_1967 By Larry Lane for InvestorZoo.com You’ve undoubtedly heard about the three million homeowners who have gone into foreclosure this year. There are pundits that say the commercial real estate market is the next segment of the market to experience a huge downturn. If you’re a value investor, you might consider now the right [...]

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A Certificate Of Deposit is Safe But Does Not Pay Squat

A Certificate Of Deposit is Safe But Does Not Pay Squat

| January 30, 2010 | Comments (1)

by Boston Public Library Are you one of the few who despite the financial turmoil has been able to save some cash? Do you have cash on hand because you sold the rest of your stock or mutual fund portfolio after watching it drop? If the answer is yes, I have one question for you, [...]

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What Are Trading Commodity Indexes And How Do They Work?

What Are Trading Commodity Indexes And How Do They Work?

| January 26, 2010 | Comments (5)

by DaseinDesign Everyone knows what a stock index is. It is price weighted or value weighted measure of a basket of stocks. Indexes are very important in the world of investing. If you want to invest in commodities, you should invest in a commodity index. Just like other indexes, commodity indexes track the performance of [...]

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Are These Really a Safe Investment? Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Are These Really a Safe Investment? Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

| January 22, 2010 | Comments (0)

by renehering Real Estate Investment Trusts are securities that invest into real estate and can be traded on the major exchanges or held in a private trust for individual investors. Individuals can invest into REIT’s by buying the shares of mutual funds or shares of a non-traded REIT. Some REIT’s invest into a mix of [...]

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Can You Retire Using CD’s  – Certificates of Deposits?

Can You Retire Using CD’s – Certificates of Deposits?

| January 18, 2010 | Comments (0)

by Boston Public Library The importance of saving for retirement is stressed throughout our lives. Most people value employment opportunities that offer 401k retirement accounts, particularly those who are lucky enough to have their contributions matched by their employers. In addition to 401k accounts, or for individuals who don’t have the option for 401k plans, [...]

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Should You Invest in Indian Government Bonds ?

Should You Invest in Indian Government Bonds ?

| January 15, 2010 | Comments (1)

by evil-licious India – progress and development is thy name! And the same stands true for the Indian economy, more so for the ‘bond market’. An innovation of the recent past, asset-backed securities have grown to be a pivotal part of the corporate debt market. Floating rate instruments, convertible bonds, step redemption bonds, zero coupon [...]

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When Should You Buy and Sell Reits?

When Should You Buy and Sell Reits?

| January 12, 2010 | Comments (0)

by renehering A conversation with some business associates yesterday led around to real estate investments. We discussed hard investments vs. securities investments (buying land vs. buying stocks), valuation, risk, and the concept of fair value. This conversation led an interesting question which I thought I would address here. The question,for which there are [...]

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Are You Ready To Start Trading Commodities?

Are You Ready To Start Trading Commodities?

| January 10, 2010 | Comments (3)

by Nevada Tumbleweed You will gain a new insight on commodity futures trading once you have decided to learn about trade commodities from commodity trading courses. In your commodity trading courses, you may learn about certain commodities such as grains or precious metals, or you may decide to acquire knowledge on the whole spectrum of [...]

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What Are The Top Mutual Funds In India To Invest In?

What Are The Top Mutual Funds In India To Invest In?

| January 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

by Nathan T. Baker Mutual funds are basically instruments for investing money. People want to invest their money in top mutual funds and allow their money to grow. It is because the bank rates have fallen down considerably in last few years. If you want to increase the value of your money over a period [...]

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Are You Ready To Start Trading The Futures And Options Markets ?

Are You Ready To Start Trading The Futures And Options Markets ?

| January 3, 2010 | Comments (0)

by OptionsHouse Introduction To Futures And Options Markets This article discusses the things you need to know about to profit from commodity options trading. Introduction To Futures And Options Markets These key points will help you trade more successfully:Commodity Option characteristics Commodity Options Trading Basic Terms Commodity Options Trading Analysis The Greeks 1. Commodity Option [...]

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