I don’t know if I am amused or appalled by how much a gambling mentality has taken over much of our lives. For example, I recently noticed that NFL football analysts spent as much time on the betting spread as they spent discussing teams’ potential to win or lose. You see and hear gambling terms […]
Investing Strategies
How to Beat the Coming “Lost Decade” for Stocks
Dear Investor, Bank of America stock analysts recently released a long-term forecast that bodes very badly for investors for the next decade. If the analysts are correct, many investors will not reach their long-term financial goals. But one investing strategy looks to avoid the problem… In October, several news outlets, including Yahoo Finance and Markets […]
My most valuable tip to determine if a stock is about to rip higher
Many looking into buying a specific stock typically look at: FundamentalsThe broad marketThe chart of the specific stock (a la technicals) And none of these are wrong. But there’s one step I take first before studying any of these 3 points. Call it a “step back” approach to determining if a stock is about to […]
Real Investing Isn’t What You Think It Is
In the middle of last month, I spent two days on the road to pick up a new travel trailer I purchased from an out-of-state dealer. While driving during stock market hours, I use SiriusXM radio to listen to CNBC and Fox Business, keeping up with the day’s financial news. While I enjoy the information, […]
Biggest Mistake New Options Traders Make
Every time I send out a trading alert for 11-Day Trader, I always get comments & questions like: “Well, Serge, you could’ve done this trade… or that trade…why didn’t you?” And yes, with options you have a dozen different strategies at your disposal. But none of the strategies will make you money. In fact, you’re […]
This One Stock Gets You Huge Dividends – and a Built-In Trading Strategy
Recently, Seeking Alpha put out a list of low-valuation ETFs with strong performance year-to-date for 2021 – and I noticed one very familiar name on the list… The short discussion pointed out how investors may benefit from a shift away from high-valuation growth investments, to those with lower valuations that are also out of favor […]
How to Read Stock Charts: A Guide for Beginners
When building your investment portfolio, it’s important to learn how to read stock charts and how to incorporate some fundamental analysis.
Return on Common Equity: What It Is and How Investors Use It
To understand a company’s profitability, return on common equity is a key metric. Learn about it and other financial ratios in this guide.
What Is Margin Trading, and What Are the Pros and Cons?
Margin trading is when you take out a loan to buy stock. Learn how it works and the pros and cons to see if this strategy is right for you.
Finding Safety and Yield Out of 581 Preferred Stocks
Nearly every day, I hear from my newsletter subscribers expressing concern about a possible stock market “crash.” The crash prediction gig is a good one, with excellent compensation and no accountability. Still, whether or not the markets are due for a tumble, we should be aware of the risks in our portfolios and have some […]