Buying OTC (over the counter) stocks is unlike buying stock from companies traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) or the NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations). The difference is that most OTC securities have either been de-listed or never made the cut to begin with. As a result, OTC stocks are traded on Pink Sheets or the OTCCB … [Read more...]
Difference Between ETF & REIT
ETF - Exchange Traded Fund An exchange traded fund, or ETF, is an investment company organized under the same laws as mutual funds. Investors own shares of the fund which is a pool of assets and securities. ETFs are designed to track a specific index such as the S&P 500 or a commodity like the price of gold. Function Shares of ETFs trade on the stock exchanges. You … [Read more...]
How to Use a Portfolio
Profitable investing starts with a commanding core strategy based on tireless research, but equally important is how you manage your portfolio. While a properly managed portfolio can protect you from market downfalls, a poorly managed or ignored portfolio could mean severe financial loss. Most investors have heard that tending to the portfolio is important, but new investors … [Read more...]
How to Buy Strong Stocks That Sell Weaker
It may seem like a conundrum--the idea of looking for strong stocks which sell weaker, or at a lower price. But just as traders can make money buying stocks which go up in value, they can also make money selling (or borrowing) stocks which depreciate in value. Selling stocks to make a profit is called short selling, and the goal is to sell stocks which you believe will go down … [Read more...]
What Is Common Stock Financing?
Common stock financing represents the sale of ownership stakes within a corporation in exchange for cash or capital considerations. Investors and management must become familiar with the role of the corporation and the basic means with which to finance the business in order to appreciate shareholder rights and privileges. Common stock equity financing does carry distinct risks … [Read more...]