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The Four Most Basic Types of Options

February 19, 2010 · 2 comments

in VIX volatility, financial education, hedging, indexes, international stock market, investing, investment tools, market timing, options, risk, side income, stocks, technical analysis, terminology

There are many different types of options, and they’re not all equally risky.  Some options investing strategies are highly risky, whereas others have a much lower level of risk.  If you’re still new to options investing, you might want to first read my post on learning the basics of options trading.
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Will We Still Be Investing in 2110, and What Will Markets Look Like in 100 yrs?

January 11, 2010 · 7 comments

in BRIC, China, G20, OPEC, capitalism, commodities, currencies, emerging markets, environment, future, international economy, investing (general), market trends, stock exchanges, sustainability, theories, wealth transfer, wealthbuilding, world order

Have you ever thought about how investing will change over the next century?  What will the investment landscape look like in 2110, or even in 2080?
I have to admit, I don’t think I’ve ever thought about this specific question before.  But it occurred to me when I heard an analyst from London talking about what [...]

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Seasonal Investing ETF and Seasonal Investing Strategies from Brooke Thackray

November 24, 2009 · 3 comments

in Canadian, ETF(s), investment tools, market timing, news and updates, seasonal investing, special dates

Earlier this year I wrote an article explaining seasonal investing for those new to this particular stock investing strategy.  My attention is turned once again to the topic of seasonal investing now that Horizons BetaPro has launched a new seasonal investing ETF.
Moreover, the new AlphaPro Seasonal Rotation ETF (TSX: HAC) is managed by Canada’s foremost [...]

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Carnival of Cashflow Consciousness #1 – “Rags to Riches” Edition

May 4, 2009 · 3 comments

in Carnival of Cashflow Consciousness, rags to riches

First off, I want to say a big thanks to all who contributed to this edition and helping get it off the ground.  I know there are a lot of carnivals competing for our reading time and energy in this space and we’re all busy.  I had fun launching this, though, learned alot, and maybe [...]

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The Most Important and Irreversible Financial Decision You Can Make

April 29, 2009 · 14 comments

in financial planning, investing, savings, time in the market

It’s not taking out a mortgage.  It’s not marriage.  It’s not even having kids.
It’s time.
The most important financial decision I would argue you can make – one that is inherently irreversible – is when you actually start investing for your future.
I’m sure that no one can reach age 25 in North America without being exposed [...]

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How To Get Started in Commission-Free, Fee-Free Investing

April 15, 2009 · 26 comments

in DRIPs, dividends, investing (general)

You can invest as little as $25 whenever you want with DRIPs (dividend reinvestment plans).  Perhaps you have already heard about DRIPs or dividend reinvestment plans. Not all companies offer them, but the ones that do obviously pay dividends and thus will tend to be at least either more stable, less volatile stocks, or at [...]

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