How To Benefit From The Stock Market

By Johnny M Junior

I seriously don't blame the numerous people who have turned their investment options towards the stock market only to lose them all in one night of gruesomely speculative market activity. The stock exchange is very tempting for those of us who would like to raise capital for starting businesses. And while it is a good place to make money there are a few secrets that people are yet to learn.

The key to a successful tenure on the stock market is being vigilant and careful when investing your money. It is very possible that a commodity that was $10 fell in value overnight to a despairing $2. So this very risky and volatile environment calls for a cautious approach. Don't be in too much of a rush to make money, take your time and learn what it takes to make it big on Wall Street.

With that in mind you must time your stock investments with adept precision and avoid impulsive buying and selling. As a beginner or even a full on professional stock broker you must start by investing a small amount of money in a relatively stable company or commodity. Doing so for a year will give you the right experience at trading with very little loss.

Budgeting for a holiday is very much similar to budgeting for your investments. If you are on a fixed monthly income or you're operating a business, you should set aside money for stock investing once you have tallied up your expenses. All monthly expenses must first be budgeted for, and it is only with the excess that you can fiddle around with the market. Not doing so can leave you in a very uncompromising situation where you have no money left in the middle of the month.

But all your efforts will be thwarted if you attempt to invest in the stock exchange without the required basic know how. This would be like jumping into a swimming pool when you clearly don't know how to swim. Be sure to do research on the stock market and on how certain companies and shares have been performing over the years. There are monthly stock market reports and bestselling books written by professional brokers you can read to get a basic understanding of the stock market.

Shifting our attention we will look at how the market has been performing over the past 3-4 months. One noticeable trend is how the price of precious metals has been on a gradual increase. Gold in particular rose from $950 to $1200 per fine ounce. So if I were to invest in something right now, it would be gold because it provides a good buffer against the fall of currencies. Silver is yet another metal that is worth the time; effort and money.

But one must be wary of investing in commodities that are rising in share value. The reason for this is that a high is normally followed by an all time low. So when it comes to the oil price that has risen considerably following the fall in the US Dollar, it is important to remember that it can also fall drastically.

Nevertheless you must be careful of certain stock market investment options. Don't be in a rush to invest in things like ETF's and mutual funds. - 23223

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How to Use The Internet to Put Your Retirement Speech Together

By Lawole Johnny

You entire life is affected by such a big change as the retirement. Many people consider the retirement speech a relevant part of the farewell party when one retires, which means that it has to be prepared well in advance. A retirement speech is very similar with a wedding speech since there is an emotional charge, everybody knows the people in question and there are common experiences to look back upon.

If you have to deliver a retirement speech it is important to identify one or several specific but relevant incidents that best characterize the professional experience of the employee in the organization. Nobody will feel awkward if you give a humorous and relaxed speech. If you can't appeal to the audience, chances are that they will get either too emotional or really bored. Keep in mind that the main purpose of the event is to have fun, celebrate and make memories.

With any retirement speech you will be looking back on the years spent with colleagues and you'll remember so many events that have kept you together. Mention must be made here that the person who delivers the speech should be someone close to the employee, a long-term collaborator. As you prepare the retirement speech and get ready for the event, ask your other colleagues for impressions and special farewell words and even record their message on a camera so as to get interesting stories or nice goodbyes.

You'll most certainly feel tensed when delivering the retirement speech. You'll feel so much more comfortable once you break this tension. Tell a funny incident, make a joke and say some heart-felt words so as to lighten up the atmosphere. If you are really short of ideas, you can try the Internet and see what suggestions you can find, or in really desperate cases you can ask a professional to write the speech for you.

The costs for such services are not high, and since they are easy to access and use, their reputation has definitely improved over the last years. Many people choose to pay $25 for a retirement speech and save themselves the embarrassment of not being able to put several phrases together. No matter if you have someone write the speech for you or you rely on personal skill, you ought to create it with the right person in mind: the retiree. - 23223

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Real Estate Rental Investors buy RV and Travel Trailer instead of Houses

By Oscar Porter

Motorhome rentals are on the rise. RV Rentals Nationwide's new national reservation center has been overwhelmed by motorhome reservation request and they are now seeking owners of motorhomes, travel trailers, and coaches to fill the demand.

RV Rentals Nationwide specializes in bringing the RV rental to the customer and was able to capture a large portion of the travel trailer rental market in Oklahoma in less than 2 years. Since then RV Rentals Nationwide of Oklahoma in now allowing RV renters to tow units on there own as well deliver rv rental unit to the campsite but the demand for Motorhomes / Coaches are on the rise. RV Rentals Nationwide receives thousands of requests every month for people wanting to rent a rv and drive a motorhome to many different events such as NASCAR, Church events, disaster relief and many other situations that RV Rentals Nationwide has always been involved in.

RV owners that don't use there RV that much now have the opportunity to make money in the RV Rental Business buy just signing up on a site to list there RV for Rent. This affiliate program came about because RV Rentals Nationwide had been referring out allot of the overflow business to other RV Rental companies. RV Owner will soon be able to showcase there RV for everyone to see. RV Owner will be able to sign up to deliver there RV to the customer and /or allow the customer to pick up the RV on there own. More money is to be made for Owner Operators that are willing to deliver there RV Rental property to the RV Renter on demand.

With Motorhomes renting out about 11 to 12 months of and year and travel trailers renting out about 6 to 7 months of the year Real estate investors are wanting to get involved to profit from some of the rental income.. All RV Rental Units will carry a Million dollar liability RV Rental policy to make it no risk for the investor.

"RV Rental property is the way to go" if you calculate and compare the income with purchasing a house.

on a $100,000 home you would spend about $655 and you might be able to rent it out for $850.

Depending on the RV Rental Unit the real-estate Owner make up to $2450 a month off a $50,000 Motorhome by using the RV Rental Nationwide Reservation System to keep there unit booked out as much as possible, if they had more than one then the number would double.

With GPS Tracking available the owners can always keep track of there RV Rental investment with one phone call.

Motorhome Fleet Management is available for all. For more information on the contents of this article please contact RV Rentals Nationwide Directly at (866) 610-4931 Ext 60. - 23223

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ETF Trading System For Beginners

By Patrick Deaton

When choosing an ETF trading system that will be effective a person will want to factor in their own eccentricities. Some people enjoy doing analytical work and following trends. Other people want to have a software program or web service that will do the leg work for them and give them the best bet on an ETF trade. The systems that are available run a wide gamut. ETF trading systems have hundreds of systems that work for some people and don't work for others.

The system that will work for a new trader will depend on the type of trading that is going to be done, the sectors that will be traded, and the style of trading that a person enjoys. A different system will work more effectively with high risk Leveraged ETFs than with long term ETFs. So, if a trader is going to diversity among several sectors they may need to have different systems in place that will work with each sector.

ETF trading is affected by thousands and millions of tiny details that impact the market. There is no system that can effectively calculate all of the details and their impact on a particular day in the market. Therefore, a person will want to take the time to find a system that most closely meets their needs, then give it a tweak to make it their own. The systems that work for some people will not work for others. Besides the market the system must also meet the personality of the trader. A low risk system, even if it is effective, will not work for a person with a high risk personality.

For a beginner, a minimal risk system that has been around a long time is the Exponential Moving Average system. The EMA involves following trends. It is used most commonly on the TLT, XLF, RTH, SMH, and a few other sectors. It has a decent risk rating with a high of about medium risk.

The crux of the system is that when the fast EMA crosses above the slow EMA a trader goes long. When the slow EMA crosses the fast EMA, the trader goes short. The rule is that a person has to leave or reverse their position the date after the fast EMA and slow EMA cross. And, when the rules have been set up on the days for the EMAs to cross, usually fifteen, the trader needs to stick to them.

The more historical and analytical data a person can collect when developing a trend tracking system, the more accurate they will be. Setting buy and sell limits will help to create a safety net for trading that a person will want to have when they first start trading.

Setting up a risk allotment will also be important. Setting a percentage of the total capital one is going to risk on a position then moving when the threshold is reached will be beneficial. Adding to an account once it has crossed the threshold is not advantageous to gains. Setting the number of losing trades that one will have in a row and the percentage that will be cut back after that threshold is crossed will also avoid slipping into losses.

When deciding on the system or method that will be most effective it is important to get as much information about the system as possible before implementing it. When a system is offered that has no history of consistent success it may not be the best system to start with. Talking to a person who has expertise in each ETF trading system will help a person to find the system that will be most effective for their needs and requirements. - 23223

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The Advantages Of Investing In The Stock Market - Part 1

By Zigfred Diaz

I had been writing several articles that gave a comprehensive introduction on how to invest in the Philippine stock market . Focus was given on the basic principles that each prospective investors should know. In this article the advantages of investing in the stock market will be given focus.

I have stated before that the stock market is just another vehicle of investment. A good question to ask yourself is why should you choose to invest in the stock market. What advantage would you get in investing in the stock market ?

The answer to such questions could be as follows. Note that the examples given refer to Philippine based companies and currency. Visit my blog if you want to view the entire article.

1.) The allure of great returns - Most financial expert would tell you that in a bull run the market really goes up. Average returns could be as low as 30 % and as high as 200 %+ per annum or even more. Profit is always expected when you invest in the long term. For example, In 1997, the Globe Telecom Inc. (GLO) stocks price per share was only P152.00. during that time you only spend P 1,520.00 to buy the minimum board lot which is 10 shares. Currently the price per share of Globe is P 1,620.00+. The value of those 10 shares that you previously bought is right now P 16,200, meaning in ten years time your money has grown ten times. This is translated to an average of 30 % return per annum. This is far better than putting your money in a time deposit account at less than 4 % per annum. It is interesting to note that the Philippine stock market is at its highest these days. For the next 2 to 3 years, they say the market will still be in a bull run. Make the best out of this situation.

2.) Investing in the stock market would make you "part owner" of the company that you are investing in. - Franchising a Jollibee outlet could cost you somewhere between 20 to 25 million pesos, not to mention the time and the effort you have to put in. Instead of franchising a Jollibee outlet in order to own your "own" Jollibee why not buy stocks of Jollibee instead ? For only P 5,000 + you get to own 100 JFC shares (Jollibee Foods Corporations - JFC) That means you indirectly own the more than 1414 stores in the Philippines and 175 in other countries not to mention Red Ribon, Chowking, Deli-France, A popular fastfood chain - Yonghe King in China and popular teahouse chain from Taiwan called Chun Shui Tang including Jollibee's pilot restaurant "Tio Pepe's Karinderia." Isn't that cool! You could proudly say to your friends and relatives the next time you eat at Jollibee that you like to eat there because you "own part of the company." Perhaps owning stocks of PLDT or Globe will make you more prompt in paying your bills.

3.) Belonging to a "special group of people" -

When asked to join a multi-level marketing scheme, I always want to know when the company started. I ask this question because I believe that if it started a long time ago, my chances of recruiting other people will be lessened as most people that I know has already been recruited.

Investing in the stock market may not be the same as engaging in mutli-level marketing as it does not matter whether the market is saturated or not. However it is always so much better to have the knowledge that we are among the first people to "mine" out the gold in the stock market.

Statistics released by the Asian Development Bank shows that as of 2005, only 600,000, out of the of the country's 87 million population, invest in the stock market. If you do the math that is only 1 % or roughly around 0.7 % Most of the market players are from the Class A and B segments. - 23223

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