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Investing can be fun, interesting and slow
… and place capital to fund economic activity. To do that, stock markets have two traditional roles, first, they serve as a way for companies to raise money. That is the capital needed for expansion and growth of jobs and the economy. Second, stock markets provide a way for investors to supply that capital in exchange
Read More3 Yeses or no investment
… markets! Start by learning how to ask and research the right questions.
What are the three investment yeses?
Before investing, there must be a yes from the economy, the market, and the company. Without these three yeses, the money stays in our pockets!The first yes from the economy happens when the economic signs are …
Avoiding Costly Investing Mistakes
… forward and around. Consider prospects and possibilities for the company and consider the context. Consider how it fits, effects and gets affected by the industry and the economy.
When serving as a CEO, I learned how to get publicity and always welcomed media attention. New investors were often attracted. Publicity was also very good for …
Investing time or advisor time?
… grow.
That simple effort will give you a better and deeper understanding of financial and market matters. That will give you a better grasp of how the economy and markets work.
Take advantage of having an advisor. Ask that each investment and any alternatives offered, be explained so you really understand your choices, cost and …
Fair and foul high frequency trading
… Weather, foreign exchange, politics and more come into play and change prices.
It is good to know these markets exist, are very useful and essential for the economy. However it is a very complex area to trade. Only consider going here after you have advanced knowledge and considerable experience. Amateurs get toasted and tossed. Stay …
Market management burns investors
… stops and as the slowdown happens fast and spreads fast, we all stop. That was the case in Sept. 2008 when economic activity everywhere quickly slowed. Once the slowdown happened and rolled through the economy it became what is now known as, the Great Recession.
Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy
Lehman Brothers, a major financial player on
Technology powers high frequency trading
… smart and continue getting smarter! Quibble if you like about it not yet being true AI. However, such developments are well on the way to transforming the economy and our future.
AI algorithms are loose in the cloud untied to any particular computer. That opens further mind boggling possibilities. Such developments make what was unimaginable …
Short selling has rules
… rules.
Rules are in place to restrict or inhibit extreme, disruptive or manipulative stock price action. For the good of the market and economy, rules control and prevent manipulation. That way, capital markets or an individual stock price moves have no artificial price pressure.
The intention is to have fair markets but still allow …
Short seller skill, sophistication, knowledge and experience
… price of the shares will fall. They know the many reasons that stock prices may fall. Facts or rumors can affect or influence the stock market, broader economy, a specific industry, or a specific company itself. Successful large shorts are based on fact although rumors alone can create short selling opportunities.
Successfully picking and executing …
Racing for profits drives high frequency trading
… trading fog to mislead investors and regular and belligerent use of misinformation obscures and delays factual stock market information for most investors.
High frequency trading impacts the economy, markets, and investors.
Does high frequency trading impact the economy?
High frequency trading impacts the economy, markets, and investors.
Using increased trading speed and volume, they effectively …