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What Are the Components of Asset Allocation?
It’s easy to see that many financial assets are highly correlated — especially large assets. If there is a new sign of an economic slowdown, investors expect the entire S&P 500 index to move lower in response. Similarly, if interest rates rise, investors expected all fixed income investments to fall. The individual stock or bond […]
Emotions are an investor’s worst enemy
We are hardwired to seek out predators and react to warning signals. While this innate behavior may have helped keep our ancestors alive, it also makes it almost impossible to make good investment decisions. Few things make us as emotional as the prospect of losing money. That’s why investing is a continual struggle between logic and […]
The Process of the Tender Offer
The stock market is a place where buyers and sellers congregate to trade. Usually, when you sell shares, you can just click sell and the broker will match a buyer on the other side and vice versa when you buy shares. However, there may be a special occasion where a buyer will contact you directly […]
What are House Margin Requirements?
When buying shares of a stock, you may occasionally receive an alert that reads something like this: “You are attempting to purchase a security that may be held to a higher house margin requirement than most securities. If you have a Margin Account, this will be reflected in your Buying Power. Please Place Order to […]
How to Find Stocks with High Option Premiums
Stock options provide traders and investors with a lot of flexibility when leveraging returns or generating income. While there are many different strategies, success often boils down to a consistent, risk-managed approach. Option sellers must consider the balance between high volatility and stock ownership to create a portfolio that meets their income needs. Let’s look […]