Financial Statement Analysis When it comes to investing, it is important that you understand the financial information or fundamentals of a company before making any decisions.  Assuming you don’t just want to in an index fund, you need to have some basic knowledge of a corporation before buying its stock. However, due to the volume […]

Today’ guest post is from Dan Kent.  Dan is a writer and co founder of Stocktrades.ca. A DIY investor for 7 years now, Dan has a combination of dividend, growth and real estate investments in to his portfolio and is looking to continually grow his net worth. You can check his website out at stocktrades.ca or follow […]

Irrational Investors  Most economists work on the assumption that all investors are rational.  All of us who have actually invested know that isn’t true.  But why?   What is it about human psychology that prevents us from making the right decision when it comes to investing?  I Can’t Sell at THAT Price  I’ve written before about how I’ve lost money because […]

First, let’s with what shorting a stock means.  When you buy shares of a stock, it’s called going long.  Shorting occurs when you sell more shares than you own.  Since a stock’s price is determined by how many people want to buy a share vs. sell one, short selling increases the number of sellers and typically […]

Bitcoin has been in the news quite a lot recently.  I’m sure you’ve heard how bitcoin’s price has been increasing thousands of dollars a day.  Maybe you’ve even invested or have been thinking about investing in it. But how much do you really know about Bitcoin? A friend recently asked me what I thought of […]

Price: $15.95 Buy Now: Charing Bull Mug Start the morning off right with this mug.  Even market bears are sure to love it! Price: $14.95 Buy Now: Buy High Sell Low This t-shirt is the opposite of sound investment advice.  But it’s that kind of humor that finance geeks everywhere can appreciate. Price: $13.50 Buy Now: The Snowball Warren Buffett […]

I recently read the book Quiet by Susan Cain.  The book focuses on the differences between introverts and extroverts and how better understanding the personality differences between the two can be beneficial in our everyday lives. The Extrovert Investor Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert can impact your investing strategies. Cain describes a situation in […]

What is Short Selling?  If you’ve spent any time reading about investing or watching CNBC you’ve probably heard the term short selling or shorting a stock.  But what does this really mean?  And more importantly-should you do it?   How to Short a Stock  To sell a stock short, you follow 5 basic steps:   Borrow shares of […]

Where to Start Investing in Stocks? Investing in stocks is a great way to build long-term wealth.  However, people are often hesitant to get started because they are overwhelmed by all the decisions they need to make.  So, if you are just getting starting, I recommend investing your money in an index fund. What are […]

Why Do Dividends Reduce Stock Price? Stocks that pay dividends can be a great investment.  You essentially earn interest just for owning the stock, plus you get the bonus of any appreciation.  Dividends also play a role in the price of a stock. A Quick Background For those of you familiar with dividends, feel free […]