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An easier way to get the latest news

Most stock investing Web sites and news sites offer RSS feeds that you can subscribe to in order to get the latest information. Many companies are beginning to offer RSS feeds to their stockholders as well. This can make your research easier, as instead of check several stock investing news Web sites you can have the latest headlines delivered to and organized on your desktop.

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Stock investments with online discount brokers

One way you can be in charge of your stock investing future and save money at the same time is to sign up with an online discount broker. These are stock trading Web sites that allow you execute stock trades online, and at a low price. Usually, instead of a commision, online discount brokers offer their services for a flat fee. This means that you can save more money for you. However, it is important to note that you will have to do most of the research and legwork yourself.

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Going online can help your stock portfolio

The great thing about technology is the ability to do almost anything from anywhere, and this includes stock investing. You can watch your stock portfolio online, as well as place trade orders and do research. Another great thing that the proper online stock investing tools can help you with is placing real time trades. Even though most online stock brokers charge you a little extra for real time trades, it is possible to place trades in real time using online tools. You don’t have to try to get through to a stock broker and hope he or she manages to place the order when you want; you can execute stock trades yourself with the click of the mouse.

Online stock investing research tools

The Internet also offers valuable research tools for the stock investor. Everything from learning about companies to understanding how the stock market works can be found online. Additionally, stock analysis and technical charts can be found. You can easily track stock performance online using research tools. The Internet has made stock investing available to all, and you can use that to your advantage.

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Stock investing can be augmented by alternative investments

While stock investments are pretty standard, you can diversify your investment portfolio a little bit by including alternative investments. These are things like investing in coins or in real estate trusts. It is possible to make money outside the stock market, but it requires careful thinking and understanding what kinds of things are really of value, and what whether they are likely to appreciate in value.

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Don’t forget stocks in your retirement account

No matter what kind of retirement account you have, it is important to remember to include stock investing as part of your retirement account. Diversification is important as part of your 401(k) or IRA, since it can help you make up for losses in other parts of your portfolio. Investing in stocks is important, as it gives you a chance to make more money for your retirement. Make sure that you review your retirement account yearly so that you have a good idea of how everything is doing, and make adjustments as needed. Making stocks a part of your retirement plan is a good idea that can help you grow your nest egg.

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I still can’t believe The Stockster’s web site is running. The SEC accused a 34-year-old Beverly Hills man with using a shadowy site called thestockster.com to pump up the value of downtrodden stocks that he would secretly unload at a profit. Nicholas Czuczko allegedly made $2.7 million with his site. Now the case is still open but ideally this guy will have to sell his crap and pay back the money he stole from investors.

The best part….reading the fine print in The Stockster’s disclaimer.
“TheStockster.com’s employees, affiliates, and or family members or friends of the aforementioned own positions in all of the featured companies which were acquired prior to the publication of this announcement and will buy and/or sell the stock of said companies at anytime without further notification. You should be aware that the aforementioned have a present intent and will buy or sell before, during, and or after (or any other possible combination) any and all companies that are mentioned on TheStockster.com.”

Basically it says we will make money off your sorry asses who follow our stock recommendations. Pump and dump my friends…..dishonest people like this should be jailed.

New ETF on AMEX

The American Stock Exchange is offering the first U.S. stock offering of its kind: a fund that is linked to currencies. A currency exchange traded fund (ETF) is one that offers different currencies in one lump, much like a mutual fund. The only place this is offered in the U.S. is on AMEX. But it could be an interesting way to get into the currency market.

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Selling your stock at the right level

This week we have been looking at knowing when to sell your stock. Many stock investors help themselves determine a good time to sell their shares according to a price level. They set a goal for certain performance, and then have a standing order to sell when the price reaches that level.

Reaching your stock performance goal

This stock investment strategy can be very useful, and take some of the stress out of trying to decide when to sell. HOwever, you should carefully choose the price at which you will sell. After all, if it is too high, you will never reach it, and if you choose a price that is too low, you will not make a good profit. Carefully consider your options before deciding where to set your stock performance goal.

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An overvalued stock should be sold

This week, we are looking at reasons to sell your stock. Part of good stock investing is knowing when the signs tell you to get rid of your stock. Today we will look at overvalued stocks. Overvalued stocks are those that have a stock price that is soaring beyond its actual worth. During the "dot bomb" stock era, most of those stocks were overvalued. Carefully study your stocks. If your shares are overvalued, you should sell them before the price drops quickly.

Buying back the stock

Many savvy stock investors sell their overvalued stocks before the price plunge with the intent of buying them back after the price is much lower. You can use a portion of the profit to buy back some of your stock investments after the price has finished its "correction."

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Knowing when to sell is one of the hallmarks of good stock investing

It is important to understand when your stock is ripe for the selling. This week we will look at some indicators that your stock shares may be in need of a sell-off. Each day we will examine a reason to sell your shares and reap the rewards. Knowing when to sell is the mark of a successful stock investor.

Today: Double your money

A general rule of thumb for selling shares in the stock market is that when your stock doubles, sell half of the shares. This creates a feeling of security (you got your investment back) AND it leaves money in the stock market that can grow. If the share price keeps going up, you will still have stock investment money in your stock portfolio to take advantage of increasing stock prices.

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Knowing when to buy and when to sell

Getting used to the format of stock quotes is part of the battle when it comes to stock investing. At first, stock quotes look like so much gobbledy-gook. However, with a little help from Motley Fool, you can understand the basics:

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Diversifying your stock portfolio beyond borders

Geography does not limit most financial transactions anymore, and the same is true for stock investments. One way you can further diversify your stock portfolio is to take advantage of international stock funds. International stocks have been performing well, especially European stock markets, and you can benefit by diversifying your stock portfolio to include higher-performing international stocks.

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What the Fed does affects the stock market

When the Federal Reserve tinkers with interest rates, that can affect the stock market. And, depending on the perception of whether it will help or hurt consumer confidence and the U.S. economy, that affects the overall performance of the stock market. The Fed will be deciding whether or not to raise interest rates on August 8, and that can mean a boost to the stock market, or a decline. Right now the stock market is a little soft, losing ground. Speculation by stock investors over what the Federal Reserve could do has the markets volatile right now. However, once the decision to raise interest rates or keep them the same is made, the stock market will probably settle down.

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In spite of doom and gloom forecasts, oil sales going strong

Despite all of the griping about gas prices, it appears as though Americans are willing to pay. Gasoline purchases have actually gone up over last year, even though gas costs quite a bit more. So, while the oil situation does have an effect on stock markets to a certain extent, it is not an absolute truth. And, with Americans as gas-hungry as ever, and demand rising in China and India, chances are that oil shares on the commodities exchange will be a safe bet in the months, and probably even years, to come.

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The Dow hotel index is doing well

People are traveling again, and this bodes well for hospitality chains. And, because Mideast turmoil has not resulted in concern over climbing gas prices, hotels are being booked. Now, when travel is on the rise, is a good time to invest in hotel stocks.

Dow hotel index

There is actually a Dow hotel index. And right now it is doing pretty well. The overall travel index is down from last year, but that just means you can get in at a lower price. But hurry! The hotel index is gaining, and that means that the relatively low prices will not remain forever.

And remember, all stock investments carry risk. You could lose money in a market trend reversal.

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More control, fewer fees with online trading

If you are the sort of stock investor who would like to be in more control, and who would like to pay fewer broker fees, online trading may be the way to go. With online stock investing you have the opportunity to make more decisions based on what’s good for you — without having to call a broker to make the trade. And, even though there is no way to completely avoid fees, chances are that you will pay significantly lower broker fees by trading stocks online.

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Investing in “hot” money-makers

When it comes to stock investing, many people want to build wealth — and build it fast. This is possible when you trade in fast moving markets that feature "hot" stocks. However, as with all risky investments, you can lose money as fast as you can make it. This means that you need to lay down a few ground rules when it comes to stock investing in the fast moving stocks.

• Know what you are buying
• Understand the risks of your stock investment
• Understand the trading changes and indicators
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• Reseach potential stock investments
• Set a price limit
• Understand what it means to trade on a margin

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And likely to go higher

The troubles in the Middle East have done nothing if not alert everyone to the rising cost of oil. This means that if you have already invested in oil, you are probably experiencing good gains. However, with the current geopolitical state of things, you could still probably get in on the action. The U.S. has been slow to develop technology that could rival oil, and the strong world economy is one reason given, among others, for higher oil prices. And this can mean an opportunity for those stock investors who think that growing demand, an increasingly intense situation in the Middle East and the upcoming hurricane season (which disrupted oil supply in the past) can lead to higher priced oil, and better returns on their investments.

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Where do you have your investment eggs?

The old saying "don’t put all of your eggs in one basket" is certainly true when it comes to stock investing. Effective stock investing involves a diverse portfolio of different stocks. Additionally, the stock investor should also invest in funds and bonds as well as in individual stocks. This stock diversification can really help you out during times when the market is lean, or if one stock or another is struggling. Diversification is one of the fundamental rules of stock investment.

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Analyzing stocks from a fundamental standpoint

Previously, we looked at technical analysis as a way to analyze stocks. Today, however, we will take a look at another stock analysis technique. It is called fundamental analysis. While technical analysis is concerned primarily with deriving future results from current and past trends, fundamental analysis looks at the company’s performance and underlying features in order to help a stock investor decide which stocks are ideal to buy.

Analyzing company stability and potential growth

When one chooses fundamental analysis as the preferred technique, one looks at the company. What is its financial state? Do the company leaders make sound financial decisions? Has the company been growing steadily? What are the factors that could contribute to its future growth? The answers to these questions guide the stock investor to choose to buy stocks in companies that show solid growth potential and sound financial management principles.

This type of stock analysis is ideal for the long-term stock investor. Over the years, as the company grows, if the investor has chosen a solid company, the value goes up and the investor can become wealthy. Basing decisions on fundamental analysis require a stock investor to look more into the future, and rely less on past and current stock trends.

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