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Do’s and Don’ts in the Stock Market

Let’s introduce do’s and don’ts of investing: Most of us have our own perception of investment based on our experiences, but also tend to be confused with the opinions given by others. Knowing the do’s and don’ts of the stock market would help us turn really as a smart investor. The do’s and don’ts in the stock market are: slow, steady, and boring wins the race: It is best not to panic over information about stocks on the media. Being slow and steady with looking at the activities that your money is to be used for would ensure that you invest in ventures that are good, useful and profitable. Reading good books on personal finance will help you in taking right financial and investment decision. In addition, finding good financial... 

5 Blunders To Avoid With Stock Market Fall And Viable Solutions

Lets Start Having A Look: The present share market dip accompanied by a climate of pessimism in the share market calls for not just shrewdness in share dealing, but also for avoiding the 5 common blunders that I find most long term investors make during a share market fall. It is true that your precious savings needs to be protected and to grow, that makes me quote Ayn Rand, “Wealth is the product of man’s capacity to think”, so let us think and avoid those 5 common blunders. Unveiling the 5 common blunders to avoid in stock market fall: Being influenced with short term share market losses: I have always advised young investors investing for long term capital gains to not panic if the value of their shares came down rapidly... 

Why Investment Giants Collapsed

Part 1: INFLATING THE BUBBLE First bubble element – sub prime mortgages Every great bull market that turns into a bubble has similar characteristics. It starts with a reasonably good idea. Using long-term mortgages to pay for homes is a good idea, with a few important caveats. These are obvious to anyone who has bought a house; like the need for a substantial down payment, the verification of income, an independent valuation, etc. But human nature is such that, given enough time and the right incentives, any endeavour will be corrupted. This is one of the two critical elements of a bubble. What was once a good idea becomes a farce. The problems with the US mortgage market (and to a lesser extent the UK as well) are now well documented....