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SMALL CAP STOCKS  

A general description of small cap stocks and how they may fit into an investment portfolio. Also why they tend to perform better than large cap stocks

A brief analysis of small capitalization stocks, benefits and risks of investing in them and ideas to consider when investing.

Have you ever invested into stocks? Some of you have and some of you have not.

Micro cap stocks have the get rich quick allure. Even a small gain on a small cap stock can mean making it rich with very little money.

Penny Stocks, small caps, micro caps and nano caps are terms often interchangeable, relating to stocks traded under five dollars a share. Most of these public traded companies exist by fraud & deception. Advantages / Disadvantages owning penny stocks.

Certain exchange-traded funds that short the stock market have been doing very well so far this year. This article provides a list of the biggest winners (as of Nov. 23, 2007).

Basic overview and explaination of Market Capitalization.

On July 6, 2007, SEC eliminated the 'up-tick rule' for shorting stocks. A published study provided no evidence removing 'up-tick rule' favored short sellers, but lacked some information. Stock market volatility may increase.

Last time I checked, the Nasdaq had more than 3200 companies listed.

There is a lot of jargon to be learned when you start investing in stocks. How do you learn it all? In this article, I will attempt to make some of this jargon easier for you to comprehend.

There is a lot of jargon to be learned when you start investing in stocks. How do you learn it all?

Like modern portfolio theory, exchange traded funds made for a novel philosophy on the investment market. While a myriad of economic theories of were becoming gospel in the 1990s, asset allocation came to the forefront of investor consciousness.

If you are willing to ride out the occasional nerve-wracking dip, you can end up with quite an impressive return on your original investment. For this type of longterm investment, portfolio diversification is absolutely essential.

The last Issue of CFO magazine inspired us to start looking at large growing companies that are going "green." Here is a closer look at some of these "green" companies that we have been tracking.

Mutual funds are pools of money from many individual investors that are managed by professional fund managers who make investments in stocks, bonds, and other instruments according to the fund's defined objective.

Here's why even if your stock portfolio were to achieve superb average gains over 20 years why you will always find yourself a few dollars short of what you might be expecting...

A brief look at investors' options during volatile markets.

Universal Express, Inc General Counsel, Chris Gunderson, charged the SEC on Friday with allowing the destruction by naked shorters of 5,000 to 7,500 small publicly traded companies over the last 10 years.

Every now and then you hear analyst and investors talk about Close-End Funds.

Many times, people ask me for advice on how to choose which mutual funds in their 401(k) to select and how much they should allocate to each of them.

Information on how to successfully manage a stock portfolio.

penny stocks can lead from rags to riches; but probably not

Developing a comprehensive asset allocation is important for investors at any stage in their lives. Here are some tips for finding the asset allocation that's right for you.

ETFs, or exchange traded funds, have a number of powerful advantages over both stocks and mutual funds. But they're not for everyone. Here's a guide to the pros and cons.

When you select a mutual fund you should consider your own investment objectives according to your personal financial situation, your preferences as an investor, your risk tolerance, the need for diversification, and the return the fund yields.

Different types of funds to select for your 401(k) account with definitions of various equity investments. Links of website resources are listed as well as strategies for utilizing internal resources at your employer.

Who won yesterday - the Bull or the Bear?

Overview of mutual funds, their different types, their drawbacks and benefits.

Mutual funds are also sometimes known as open-end funds. These are portfolios of securities, mainly stocks, bonds and money market instruments. There are several important aspects of mutual funds.

The attraction of owning foreign funds is in the great returns that may be possible and in the harmonizing power of diversification. The wise investor looks at foreign stocks funds as another stream of income.

Exchange traded funds, are mutual funds that trade like a stock. By buying ETFs you can avoid the huge expenses of mutual funds.

When I explain to people the consistent returns of my mutual funds in my retirement account, they all want me to assist them with their retirement portfolio. The trouble I find is many people want you to do the study for them.

Headwaters debunking the efficient market theory. By the companies superb fundamentals, and much too low stock price.

This article describes why the American public feels we are in a recession, while economy indicators clearly say otherwise.

Whether you are an experienced investor, or one just starting out, putting your money in any of these seven mutual funds will help you make more money with fewer worries.

Tips on how to plan a secure retirement.

A short tutorial on how index funds work and their basics.

An often overlooked investment tool, rebalancing requires minimal time, but can pay handsome dividends by both protecting and growing your wealth. This article includes three practical ways to ensure volatile markets don't destroy yoru wealth.

Exchange-traded funds, one of today's hottest long-term investment options, are now available from numerous firms including Power Shares Capital, Rydex, State Street, and ETF specialist Barclays Global Investors. A short profile on these issuers and more.

DIY portfolio management reduces investing expense. But it could also be a trap of your own making. You need to examine; discipline, emotions, time constraints, knowledge level, and perseverance

If your income was to suddenly stop, what would it take to sustain your standard of living for six months.

Gains that might take months to build can be wiped away in a matter of days. But, with a little acumen and some willingness to act, temporary market blips don't have to send you back to square one.

Short, intermediate or long term buyers are forced to hold their breath when buying these investments and must still pay commissions. Analysts say amateurs and pros win equally, bad.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 416 points on Tuesday, while the Chinese markets lost 9 percent. The decline was viewed as an expected outcome, after a rally that started in October took the markets to all-time highs.

Before you try to set up your own investment portfolio, you should think about the Efficient Market Hypothesis, which suggests that beating the market is impossible.

Take a few minutes to learn about mutual funds. Learn what they are, who the major mutual fund companies are, and what the major types of mutual funds are.

Many of us have heard the phrase "do well and do good" but what exactly does that mean? In today's world it means socially responsible investing or SRI.

With so many stocks available for you to choose from, how do you determine the one that is right for you? After all, if you pick incorrectly, you could lose all of your hard-earned money.

Have you ever wanted to look like Betty Page, if only for a day? Thanks to Pin Up Girl Clothing, your wish can come true! Pin Up Girl Clothing stocks a variety of retro inspired clothing, from dresses to swim wear.

I will test and modify an 870 marine magnum for everyday use. I try different grips, stocks and ammuntion to see what works best. We'll look at hunting, home defense and general shooting.

Astrologer Shelley Overton reviews the coming planetary movements. Shelley discusses the notable movement of Pluto into Capricorn, Mars' retrograde in Gemini, and Saturn's placement in Virgo. She tells of personal, political and ideological shifts taking place.

Not a day goes by where you don't hear or read about someone who was taken in by an alluring individual, who pretended to be searching for love, when in reality the person was looking to satisfy his or her own agenda.

This new product contains no phosphates so it's safer for the environment, but it still contains bleach.

For those of us with gluten intolerance yet enjoy beer, our options are very limited. Here's how to give yourself more options and save money in the process.

William Bounds Sili Silicone Kitchen Tools adds the newest technologies to your kitchen cooking skills with an additional quick look at a classic Bamboo Mill.

Ever wonder how you can move up in society? Ever brought a flat screen TV, or paid bills on credit? Ever wonder why everyone else seems so "rich" and getting richer, while you live dangerously on the edge? Click and be enlightened!

There are many varieties of mutual funds that address the full spectrum of risk tolerance and investment strategies and goals. Funds are identified by their stated policies and objectives. Match your needs with a mutual fund type.

Just because you invest in the stock market doesn't mean you have to give up wearing Birkenstocks and shopping at Whole Foods. It is possible to build wealth responsibly and keep your bohemian cred intact.

Divorce can be messy for anyone who gets in the way.

The good news is anyone can be an investor. The important aspect of becoming an investor is to take the mental plunge into the simplicity of becoming a saver versus a complaining user.

You can apply a short term trading strategy of mutual funds in your retirement account, because you don't normally have redemption fees, unlike regular mutual funds.

Paper Hanger - The lingo of a dishonest craftsmen - one that 'prints their own money' using legitimate currency as a model for their handicraft.

Famed invest Peter Fisher once warned investors not to spread their eggs out into too many baskets at once, and that it was better to put most of your eggs into a few baskets and then watch those baskets very carefully.