Selling low destroys wealth when the stock market dips, corrects, or turns down, and panicked investors sell at the bottom. That happened when Mike suffered a loss after chasing the next big stock market winner. He felt like a loser following the social media herd and another investment failure that compounded his frustration by selling at the bottom. That can dig investors into a financial hole. But it does not have to be that way.
Instead, no-worry investors achieve superior investment results by not selling at the bottom. To do that means being well-prepared to turn dips and corrections into money-making opportunities. See how Mike left the losing herd behind, stopped the frustration, and learned how to turn market bottoms into wealth-building opportunities. And so can you!
Read MorePyramid portfolios build wealth and make money work for stock market investors. Investors using this strategy can manage risks and control costs as they steadily build long-term wealth. Doing that supports their financial independence, personal security, and retirement comfort. The lesson begins with a simple first step to get beginners started. Then it explains how any investor can use the next three progressive pyramid layers to grow more wealth.
Read MoreBalance sheet numbers balance on this key report that gives investors an inside look at the financial health of a company. By learning the simple formula that makes them work, investors can use balance sheet numbers to find opportunities and see risks. As well, investors able to read balance sheets can quickly compare companies and select the best ones for their investment portfolio. This lesson gives you the balance sheet formula and tells how investors use it.
Read MoreStock holding size matters when building an investment portfolio. This important factor affects investment performance, cost, and risk. That means position sizing for each stock should be carefully considered. Position size can be determined by cost, market value, or the number of shares held. Generally, investors want to invest about the same amount in each position. In this lesson, we explore the importance of stock holding size and how investors determine how many stocks to buy and hold.
Read MoreChange moves markets forward as the constant in stock markets. Investors aware of the forces that drive change in supply and demand have a better understanding of markets and investments. This lesson discusses how change moves markets and the mix of forces that power those changes. Understanding those changes presents investors with opportunities, 3 big investment choices, and many options to use change to plan, grow and manage their wealth-building.
Read MoreSmart investors use smart diversification to lower risk and increase exposure to investment opportunities. It places the individual circumstances of each investor at the center of their portfolio building. With that approach, investors can consider how to fit assets like cash, stocks, bonds, property, ETFs, or private equity, into the process. That means, thinking about how each asset type, business sector, or location fits your situation. Then adjust each investment decision to fit your plan, goals, and timeframe.
Read MoreUnlock market patterns with chart reading and gain valuable investment insights. Understanding charts helps you make more money faster! Learn how to read market & stock charts for more money-making opportunities. Market patterns repeat, again and again to present investment possibilities. The mind of the market is shown in the price and volume record displayed on market and stock charts. Over time, that record of price and volume change shows repeating patterns. Those repeating patterns offer investment and trading possibilities and opportunities. That means, anyone reading market charts can seize those opportunities. And anyone seeking market knowledge and understanding can know more, faster by learning to read market charts. Chart reading is a money-making skill available to any investor willing to learn.
Read MoreThe media exposes financial advisor incompetence is an example of how good reporting benefits investors. Advisor incompetence, schemes, and rip-offs seriously undermine investor wealth. So, investors need to be aware of these issues and learn how to protect their wealth. Investors can protect wealth by first understanding how the schemes work and how they affect investment portfolios. As well, the lesson covers the warning signs of bad advisor behavior and how investors can deal with advisor conflicts.
Read MoreKey market indicators cut the noise and give market direction signals. Those indicators are employment, auto sales, house prices, and the FED fund rate. Together, those indicators demonstrate that you, me, and everybody else have a huge economic impact! We count because we spend lots of money! Our economic impact shows as these 4 key indicators that can be used to cut through and muffle all of the market noise!
Read MoreLow costs double returns as ETFs beat mutual funds. The cost difference allows investors to choose low cost over low returns. That can double investor net returns. That means choosing a low-cost ETF can give an investor the opportunity to double the net returns of a high-cost mutual fund. This is a case of better cost management and modern fund structure working for investors. That difference is available to any investor who makes the switch to better returns. And those better returns, compounded annually, can make a huge difference in your wealth-building results.
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