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10 Lessons From a Bear Market
It's tempting to study and learn more about bull markets - the how's and why's of booming investment success. The investor's goal of course is to implement what he learns into his own portfolio. Until recently, however, far less attention has been pa...
The History of the Diamond Trade
Diamonds are one of the world's most sought-after natural resources. Used to signify wedding vows, fuel guerrilla revolutions and awe all in their presence, diamonds have been cherished and esteemed by mankind for centuries. It's not surprising then ...
Invest in Gold Without Getting Scammed
Investing in gold and other precious metals is one of the best ways to maintain your footing in an otherwise unstable economy. But while gold, silver, platinum (and their lesser known cousins ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, and iridium) have m...
Ron Conway: Investing in a Down Economy
Since the start of the new year, many people have asked me if I am going to reduce the number of investments during the down economy. I intend to do just the opposite. I feel there has never been a better time to be investing in or starting a company...
The World’s Oddest Commodities
Crude oil, gold and silver top the list of the world's most popular commodities, and as a result, prominent media outlets regularly update on the rise and fall of their values. But there are quite a few other commodities that are traded in the world'...
The History of Money
Money is the most common medium of exchange, representing and functioning as legal tender. But how did man develop a world in which currencies are traded speculatively, where some are pegged against others, where others float – and where money can ...
Understanding Roth IRA Conversions
The opportunity to convert an existing regular IRA to a Roth IRA may be the single biggest upside to the stock market's extended slide. The younger you are and the more aggressive your investment strategy, the more likely it is that a conversion to a...
Are Diamonds Forever?
Famous diamonds like the Hope from India, the Yellow Tiffany from South Africa, and the Williamson Fancy Pink inspire the imagination and are so valuable they seem almost like fictional objects of desire. Their size can leave you in awe and you can p...
The History of the Stock Market
In recessions and booms alike, stock markets are always at the forefront. Newspapers and financial publications are awash in headlines about the Dow Jones, S&P 500, NASDAQ, rising stock indexes, falling stock indexes, buying, selling, and so fort...
Looking for a Silver Lining
Silver was first used as currency over four thousand years ago and its name is synonymous with the true value that can only come from a real-world commodity. Here we take a look at the history of this oldest of old-school currencies, explore how it i...
Bonds Explained
Investing in bonds, like the name implies, is all about establishing a relationship. So as with any relationship, you should make sure you understand the potential implications before you commit....
How to Pick the Right Mutual Funds
We recently covered the why and how of purchasing a mutual fund, but you were probably left wondering what exactly you should be looking for when choosing which funds to buy. It's a great question and can often be a daunting one for a beginning inves...
Why and How to Buy a Mutual Fund
The simple answer to the question 'why should I buy a mutual fund?' recalls the proverbial joke about the chicken crossing the road. The answer, 'to get a good return on my investment', or even more simply 'to make money' seems so obvious as to be al...
Understanding Stock Quotes
At one time or another most of us have seen a stock quote. But how many times have you wondered what one of the metrics in the quote actually meant? It's not too difficult to venture a guess as to what a 52 week high is, but even experienced investor...
The Greenest Stocks
Money doesn't grow on trees but that doesn't mean that going green and making green are mutually exclusive. With the economy locked in a choke-hold due to its over dependence on gas and oil, there is a growing interest in alternative energy. For the ...
How to Invest for Less
In a down market, especially when many investment portfolio values have been slashed by 30 or 40 percent over the course of a year, it's become painfully apparent that a large part of those losses comes in the form of the fees you pay to invest your ...
Going for the World’s Gold
Even in a slow economy gold is seen as a very safe investment compared to other commodities and the market as a whole. But have you ever wondered where you can find those reserves of this precious metal that is propping up the world's economies? ...
Investing in Gold
Gold is a standard form of investment that has proved its worth again and again, even in unstable markets. Historically, the price of gold has remained stable compared to other investment vehicles that tend to fluctuate more drastically. And its valu...
