Position sizing determines the amount of currency you wish to put into a stock trade. It is part of money management for an investor. Money management has many different types of calculations to help an investor determine how much money they are going to lose. Position sizing is the main aspect of money management.
Just because an investor has a stop loss in place, it does not mean that they have covered position sizing. Having a stop loss in place simply allows a trader’s stock to be removed if a certain position is reached. However, with a stop loss the trader loses the highest amount of money. With position sizing, it allows the trader to determine how much units of stock they are capable of purchasing. This in turn, allows the trader to minimise the amount of money they can lose.
By determining the traders stop loss and their maximum loss on a stock, they can use these two figures to determine, without going over their maximum loss, the amount of shares they are able to buy. The calculation is as follows; the maximum loss is divided by the stop loss size. This gives the trader the amount of shares they are capable of buying.
The difference between the traders entry price and their stop loss value is what a stop loss size is. For example, if the trader entered the stock market for two dollars, with a stop loss value of one-dollar ten cents, their stop loss size is ninety cents. By using this formula, a trader can limit the amount of risk of over buying shares, which can exceed their maximum loss.
An example of this formula; with a trading float of $10,000, and a trader risking 3%, their maximum loss is $300. The market entry price is for example two dollars, with a stop loss value of one dollar ten cents, thus the stop size is ninety cents. To determine the amount of shares the trader can buy without exceeding their maximum loss, the maximum loss is divided by the stop size. Thus, $300 is divided by ninety cents, which allows the trader to buy 334 shares. The use of this formula is the confirm the security of the float.
If a trader wishes to incorporate their brokerage fee into the maximum loss, it is possible. The formula for this is to subtract the brokerage fee from the maximum loss. An example of this is, if the brokerage fee was $50 and the maximum loss was $300, the new maximum loss would $250. The $250 is then used in the above formula which decides the amount of shares the trader can purchase.
Limiting the amount of loses made is an important aspect of trading. Position sizing helps a trader with this. This article has explained the benefits of position sizing and the ways in which to incorporate it. As well as that, ways in which to confirm the security of a traders float have been explained.
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Saturday, 1 November 2008
Different Types of Orders in the Stock Market
There are 3 basic orders that can be given by traders. These are Market Orders, Limit Orders and Stop Orders which are basically the opposite of Limit Orders. Knowing these three types of orders is vital in ensuring you can open and close positions profitably."
There are generally three types of orders that can be used when placing trades. These are market orders, stop orders and limit orders. They are variations on each to which traders should be aware of. These variations are present for security and precision and there are occasions where more then a single order is required.
Market Order – Basic Trade
A market order is where a trader purchases or sells their security at the best market price available. There are two variations on the market order. The Market on Open Order means that the trade must be done during the opening range of trading prices. So the highest price for selling and lowest price for buying.
The Market on Close order is done within minutes of the market closing. This is done at whatever price is available at the time.
Limit Order – Buying at a Lower Price/Selling at a Higher Price
Limit orders involve setting the entry or exit price and then aiming to buy below the limit or sell above it. You can set two conditions on this, one is “Good for A Day” and the other is “Good till Cancelled.” Both of which are self-explanatory. They of course can be changed any time before execution. Reaching these limits/targets is not always possible and sometimes the orders do not go through. Limit orders are very common for online traders.
Stop Orders
Stop orders are used for both opening and closing positions. They are the opposite of Limit Orders. In a limit order the case was that when a price rose to a certain level a sell order was given, in this case a buy signal is given and vice-versa for when the price drops. In the case of a sell stop, it is done so buyers can cut their losses when a share price falls too low. A “Buy stop” is more common and is put into place if the share price is predicted to break through its peak level and head to a new high.
There are down sides and risks associated with both types of stop orders though and should be made with careful scrutiny. Traders should be sure their technical analysis are correct in predicting breakthroughs in share prices in the risk of buying high and selling low.
Traders can also use “guaranteed stops” to protect their position. This is a stop guaranteed by the broker and is ideal if the share takes a sharp sudden turn.
The variations in the three orders require traders to be well aware of their options when trading. Studying the stock and predicting the trend accurately is very important. Stop buys are ideal for securities you expect to break through upwards. Stop sells are for shaky markets that may turn any time. Limit orders are for conservative stocks that are fluctuating.
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There are generally three types of orders that can be used when placing trades. These are market orders, stop orders and limit orders. They are variations on each to which traders should be aware of. These variations are present for security and precision and there are occasions where more then a single order is required.
Market Order – Basic Trade
A market order is where a trader purchases or sells their security at the best market price available. There are two variations on the market order. The Market on Open Order means that the trade must be done during the opening range of trading prices. So the highest price for selling and lowest price for buying.
The Market on Close order is done within minutes of the market closing. This is done at whatever price is available at the time.
Limit Order – Buying at a Lower Price/Selling at a Higher Price
Limit orders involve setting the entry or exit price and then aiming to buy below the limit or sell above it. You can set two conditions on this, one is “Good for A Day” and the other is “Good till Cancelled.” Both of which are self-explanatory. They of course can be changed any time before execution. Reaching these limits/targets is not always possible and sometimes the orders do not go through. Limit orders are very common for online traders.
Stop Orders
Stop orders are used for both opening and closing positions. They are the opposite of Limit Orders. In a limit order the case was that when a price rose to a certain level a sell order was given, in this case a buy signal is given and vice-versa for when the price drops. In the case of a sell stop, it is done so buyers can cut their losses when a share price falls too low. A “Buy stop” is more common and is put into place if the share price is predicted to break through its peak level and head to a new high.
There are down sides and risks associated with both types of stop orders though and should be made with careful scrutiny. Traders should be sure their technical analysis are correct in predicting breakthroughs in share prices in the risk of buying high and selling low.
Traders can also use “guaranteed stops” to protect their position. This is a stop guaranteed by the broker and is ideal if the share takes a sharp sudden turn.
The variations in the three orders require traders to be well aware of their options when trading. Studying the stock and predicting the trend accurately is very important. Stop buys are ideal for securities you expect to break through upwards. Stop sells are for shaky markets that may turn any time. Limit orders are for conservative stocks that are fluctuating.
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I have a degree in Computer Systems Engineering. I've been working in the world of forex trading and stock market investing. I also have been building a variety of websites for the last 3 years. For more information about Stock Market visit Stock Market - MarketStock.net For more information about Forex visit Forex - MarketStock.net
How to Invest Your First 100$ in the Stock Market
Making money by investing in the stock market requires great discipline, patience, and a cold reasoning power. When you are investing money in the stock market, your personal feelings (other than the desire to make more money) don't matter. You cannot be skittish, nor can you hold on to something with any personal attachment when you sense that you need to sell.
You should also concentrate your energies on just one stock sector (such as metals or energy) to help give you mental clarity.
Some people don't have $1000 to open a usual stock brokerage account, and they wonder how they can make money in the stock market beginning with just $100.
There are not very many stock market investment accounts that can be opened for just $100. However, there is at least one very good investment account offered by the highly respected financial institution ING. With ING Direct's Share Builder account, you can open a stock market investing account with as little as, yes, $100, and begin trading immediately. You can buy stocks for as little as $4 and set up your Share Builder account to automatically buy and sell or a regularly scheduled basis.
If you open up an account like Share Builder, you want to have a plan in place for how you are going to invest the money. If you are a beginner, you should probably invest in a company that's listed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ, or the S&P 500. These companies are considered to be pretty stable, established, and doing well. The three different indices represent three different groups in which stocks are listed according to different criteria.
Another thing to keep abreast of is which industries on the whole are doing well. You can then pick a stock market investment based on stock quotes for a company in that industry. For instance, if oil and gas companies are doing well, why not choose an oil company to invest in?
However, you also need to keep in mind that if you're beginning with just $100 to invest, you won't be able to buy that many shares of a lot of established companies--their share prices can be very high (higher than $100 for just one share).
One way around this obstacle is to invest in "penny stocks". These are stocks of companies whose shares are only selling for a couple of bucks (so it's actually more than just a penny but the principle's the same). Penny stocks can have great upward potential and make you a lot of money when they start to rise. If you buy penny stocks for, say, $3 a share, when their share price gets up to about $15 it's a good time to sell and take profits.
But don't just pick any penny stock because it's cheap. Again, pick a penny stock to buy and trade in from an industry, such as oil, that is going great guns (read the financial news). And watch it carefully. If you buy penny stocks at $3 a share and they go down to a buck a share, sell them and cut your losses. You haven't lost that much money because you did not invest that much--another great penny stock investment advantage.
When you become more experienced as an investor you can buy options contracts often for $100 or less. Each options contract lets you have temporary control of 100 shares of a given stock. This has the potential to make you a ton of money in a very short time with only a very small investment. But you need to know what you're doing first because you can lose lots of money fast here if you don't.
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You should also concentrate your energies on just one stock sector (such as metals or energy) to help give you mental clarity.
Some people don't have $1000 to open a usual stock brokerage account, and they wonder how they can make money in the stock market beginning with just $100.
There are not very many stock market investment accounts that can be opened for just $100. However, there is at least one very good investment account offered by the highly respected financial institution ING. With ING Direct's Share Builder account, you can open a stock market investing account with as little as, yes, $100, and begin trading immediately. You can buy stocks for as little as $4 and set up your Share Builder account to automatically buy and sell or a regularly scheduled basis.
If you open up an account like Share Builder, you want to have a plan in place for how you are going to invest the money. If you are a beginner, you should probably invest in a company that's listed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ, or the S&P 500. These companies are considered to be pretty stable, established, and doing well. The three different indices represent three different groups in which stocks are listed according to different criteria.
Another thing to keep abreast of is which industries on the whole are doing well. You can then pick a stock market investment based on stock quotes for a company in that industry. For instance, if oil and gas companies are doing well, why not choose an oil company to invest in?
However, you also need to keep in mind that if you're beginning with just $100 to invest, you won't be able to buy that many shares of a lot of established companies--their share prices can be very high (higher than $100 for just one share).
One way around this obstacle is to invest in "penny stocks". These are stocks of companies whose shares are only selling for a couple of bucks (so it's actually more than just a penny but the principle's the same). Penny stocks can have great upward potential and make you a lot of money when they start to rise. If you buy penny stocks for, say, $3 a share, when their share price gets up to about $15 it's a good time to sell and take profits.
But don't just pick any penny stock because it's cheap. Again, pick a penny stock to buy and trade in from an industry, such as oil, that is going great guns (read the financial news). And watch it carefully. If you buy penny stocks at $3 a share and they go down to a buck a share, sell them and cut your losses. You haven't lost that much money because you did not invest that much--another great penny stock investment advantage.
When you become more experienced as an investor you can buy options contracts often for $100 or less. Each options contract lets you have temporary control of 100 shares of a given stock. This has the potential to make you a ton of money in a very short time with only a very small investment. But you need to know what you're doing first because you can lose lots of money fast here if you don't.
Arkaitz Arteaga http://www.marketstock.net
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I have a degree in Computer Systems Engineering. I've been working in the world of forex trading and stock market investing. I also have been building a variety of websites for the last 3 years. For more information about Stock Market visit Stock Market - MarketStock.net For more information about Forex visit Forex - MarketStock.net
Basic Facts About the Stock Market
You can’t go far in today’s world without hearing something about the stock market. Unfortunately, the media take for granted that all of us in the audience understand the stock market. The good news if you don’t have a clue how to interpret all of those stock symbols running in the ticker at the bottom of your screen you’re not alone.
But that’s about to change. Below is an overview of some of things you need to know about the stock market.
Stock Market Background
The purpose of the stock market is to allow businesses to grow and to let investors have a way of earning money. Let me give you an example on a very small scale. Your child opens up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood for a week. She earns a decent profit and decides to open up a second stand at her grandparent’s house. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have enough money for the expansion. Other kids could pitch to cover the costs and receive a portion of the profits she makes.
That’s exactly what happens every day in the stock markets all over the world with thousands of different companies and millions of stockholders.
How to Invest in the Market, Stock Purchasing Guidelines
If you want to purchase stocks, you’ll want to form a relationship with a stock trader. These are individuals who work in the stock exchange, through virtual stock exchanges, or with trading software. You’ll give them your money, tell them what you want to buy, and they’ll complete the transaction on your behalf. For this service, they do receive a commission on the transactions.
Some people also use their traders for stock advice. However, you can make your own choices about which stock to buy. Obviously, the secret to making money is to purchase stock at a lower price and sell it at a higher price. That may sound overly simplistic but it’s this thinking that drives all investors.
Another idea to understand is supply and demand because this affects the prices in the market; stock prices go up and down based on this basic principles. For example, if lots of investors realize that big is happening for a company they may all decide to purchase stock in that company. That decision increases demand for that stock thus raising the price. On the other hand, if the same company has a poor financial quarter many investors may start selling off stock which means the supply is increasing and the price drops.
Earning Money from Stocks
Another question you might have is how you earn money from the stocks. As a stockholder, you receive a portion of the company’s profits. When the company determines their earnings and deduct all of their expenses, they are left with their profit. That profit is divided by the number of stockholders and each receives a portion. For example, if you own 1% of a company which generated $2 million in profit then you would earn $20,000 for your stock. If the company doesn’t make any profits, however, you don’t receive anything.
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But that’s about to change. Below is an overview of some of things you need to know about the stock market.
Stock Market Background
The purpose of the stock market is to allow businesses to grow and to let investors have a way of earning money. Let me give you an example on a very small scale. Your child opens up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood for a week. She earns a decent profit and decides to open up a second stand at her grandparent’s house. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have enough money for the expansion. Other kids could pitch to cover the costs and receive a portion of the profits she makes.
That’s exactly what happens every day in the stock markets all over the world with thousands of different companies and millions of stockholders.
How to Invest in the Market, Stock Purchasing Guidelines
If you want to purchase stocks, you’ll want to form a relationship with a stock trader. These are individuals who work in the stock exchange, through virtual stock exchanges, or with trading software. You’ll give them your money, tell them what you want to buy, and they’ll complete the transaction on your behalf. For this service, they do receive a commission on the transactions.
Some people also use their traders for stock advice. However, you can make your own choices about which stock to buy. Obviously, the secret to making money is to purchase stock at a lower price and sell it at a higher price. That may sound overly simplistic but it’s this thinking that drives all investors.
Another idea to understand is supply and demand because this affects the prices in the market; stock prices go up and down based on this basic principles. For example, if lots of investors realize that big is happening for a company they may all decide to purchase stock in that company. That decision increases demand for that stock thus raising the price. On the other hand, if the same company has a poor financial quarter many investors may start selling off stock which means the supply is increasing and the price drops.
Earning Money from Stocks
Another question you might have is how you earn money from the stocks. As a stockholder, you receive a portion of the company’s profits. When the company determines their earnings and deduct all of their expenses, they are left with their profit. That profit is divided by the number of stockholders and each receives a portion. For example, if you own 1% of a company which generated $2 million in profit then you would earn $20,000 for your stock. If the company doesn’t make any profits, however, you don’t receive anything.
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I have a degree in Computer Systems Engineering. I've been working in the world of forex trading and stock market investing. I also have been building a variety of websites for the last 3 years. For more information about Stock Market visit Stock Market - MarketStock.net For more information about Forex visit Forex - MarketStock.net
1929 Stock Market Crash
Some economists regard the 1929 stock market crash as major contributing factor to the great depression. The speculative boom of the 1920’s caused the crash because of the build up of the economic bubble. The bubble was formed because in the 1920s, as the stock prices were increasing, many people invested in the market. As the prices kept increasing they continued to invest hoping the prices would go up forever. Most people borrowed money to invest in the market.
This continued till about 1929. Then the market started trading down. Most people panicked and this resulted in heavy selling of stocks. By the year 1933, the stock prices were down 80% from the highs in 1929.
This led to people feeling poor. This led to decrease in the demand for various products in the market. Companies that tried to raise money in the market failed miserably. This led to shortage of money for manufacturing products or providing services. Companies started firing their employees because they wanted to scale down production. As you can guess, this led to the great depression. This period lasted about 4-5 years till 1934. All this was caused due to lack in confidence. This was preceded by confidence in the stock market. This turn of confidence was caused by a small negative sentiment in the market.
The speculative boom of the 1920’s was one of the factors that contributed towards the great depression. The speculative boom was caused due to the heavy investing in the market. The heavy investing was taking place due to most people trading on margin. Some traders were trading on 90% margin. The banks were also invested in the stock market. When the stock prices went down, people lost faith in the entire financial system and this lead to banks failing by the hundreds. This could have been avoided if there were proper regulatory procedures for the banks and the stock market in place. There should have been a limit on the margin you can use to trade. There should have been some restrictions on the banks from investing the depositors’ money in the stock market.
Needless to say, the regulators learnt a lot from this cash. It required some time before the trust in the financial system came back. The federal government then set up the federal deposit insurance corporation. Due to the presence of FDIC the banks could run out of money to pay back but still escape as the government reimbursed the depositors. The regulatory rules and procedures in place now are stricter and prevent the economy from crashing like it did in 1929.
You as an investor or a trader can learn a lot from this crash. In the late 1920’s people began to invest without doing any research about the stocks they were buying. In those times, the trader who was in the floor had more information than the common people trading. This led to lack of information among investors. Now, due to internet and disclosure policies, the common investor can have all the information about a company before investing in it. Good research will give you confidence about your investment and you will not panic when your stock price goes down or the general market conditions are bad.
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This continued till about 1929. Then the market started trading down. Most people panicked and this resulted in heavy selling of stocks. By the year 1933, the stock prices were down 80% from the highs in 1929.
This led to people feeling poor. This led to decrease in the demand for various products in the market. Companies that tried to raise money in the market failed miserably. This led to shortage of money for manufacturing products or providing services. Companies started firing their employees because they wanted to scale down production. As you can guess, this led to the great depression. This period lasted about 4-5 years till 1934. All this was caused due to lack in confidence. This was preceded by confidence in the stock market. This turn of confidence was caused by a small negative sentiment in the market.
The speculative boom of the 1920’s was one of the factors that contributed towards the great depression. The speculative boom was caused due to the heavy investing in the market. The heavy investing was taking place due to most people trading on margin. Some traders were trading on 90% margin. The banks were also invested in the stock market. When the stock prices went down, people lost faith in the entire financial system and this lead to banks failing by the hundreds. This could have been avoided if there were proper regulatory procedures for the banks and the stock market in place. There should have been a limit on the margin you can use to trade. There should have been some restrictions on the banks from investing the depositors’ money in the stock market.
Needless to say, the regulators learnt a lot from this cash. It required some time before the trust in the financial system came back. The federal government then set up the federal deposit insurance corporation. Due to the presence of FDIC the banks could run out of money to pay back but still escape as the government reimbursed the depositors. The regulatory rules and procedures in place now are stricter and prevent the economy from crashing like it did in 1929.
You as an investor or a trader can learn a lot from this crash. In the late 1920’s people began to invest without doing any research about the stocks they were buying. In those times, the trader who was in the floor had more information than the common people trading. This led to lack of information among investors. Now, due to internet and disclosure policies, the common investor can have all the information about a company before investing in it. Good research will give you confidence about your investment and you will not panic when your stock price goes down or the general market conditions are bad.
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Arkaitz Arteaga - Market Stock Visit our website if you are interested in stock market quotes, forex market, day trading...
What Is One Of The Worst Stock Market Investments You Can Make
Investing in the stock market is probably one of the riskiest ventures you can delve into with your money you really need to know how to trade stock.
It is also one of the most profitable undertakings you may make at the same time.
So it’s only normal that you may have reservations about actually trying your luck in the stock market.
The best thing to do is to get a stockbroker to handle your stocks initially. He will be able to give you professional and dependable stocks tips and advice.
It is also a good idea to find a friend or an acquaintance who already has some experience with how to trade stock . They will be able to give you stock tips and advice for free.
One of these pieces of advice is which is the worst stock to put your money in.
One of the worst stock moves you can make is with variable annuities using the premium of your insurance.
A variable annuity is an insurance contract that allows you to invest your premium in mutual fund-like investments.
This sounds good in paper, but if you look at it a little harder, you’ll find that they are bad investments in the long run for the following reason:
Tax cuts. Ordinary investments in stocks and mutual funds qualify for low capital gains treatments, thus smaller taxes. Your gains from investing your premium, on the other hand, get taxed as income as soon as you withdraw the money.
Early withdrawal penalties. Insurance plans are designed for retirement. Taking out money from your premium entails a certain amount of penalty from both the insurance company as well as the government. So if you withdraw your profits, you will be penalized.
Death benefit. If your stocks are down upon your death, your beneficiaries can get as much as the investments you put in. Unfortunately, if your stocks are up, they get taxed as a regular income.
Costs. Annuities with insurance features are actually more expensive than ordinary mutual funds. The more insurance features your annuity has, the more annual feels are heaped against it, which naturally eats up your profits.
There are other stock market investments that are not a good choice to put your money in.
There are specific times as well as when to not to make an investment. Times of natural calamity may drive prices of stocks down but there are no insurance these would recover to make a good profit, this is why it is so important for you really learn how to trade stock.
As always, it is best to diversify where and when you put your money in.
About the Author
Article by Ray Mills, webmaster of http://www.find-information-about.com A complete resource to help you understand how to trade stock.You’ll find answers to basic stock market questions,as well as up to date news and information
It is also one of the most profitable undertakings you may make at the same time.
So it’s only normal that you may have reservations about actually trying your luck in the stock market.
The best thing to do is to get a stockbroker to handle your stocks initially. He will be able to give you professional and dependable stocks tips and advice.
It is also a good idea to find a friend or an acquaintance who already has some experience with how to trade stock . They will be able to give you stock tips and advice for free.
One of these pieces of advice is which is the worst stock to put your money in.
One of the worst stock moves you can make is with variable annuities using the premium of your insurance.
A variable annuity is an insurance contract that allows you to invest your premium in mutual fund-like investments.
This sounds good in paper, but if you look at it a little harder, you’ll find that they are bad investments in the long run for the following reason:
Tax cuts. Ordinary investments in stocks and mutual funds qualify for low capital gains treatments, thus smaller taxes. Your gains from investing your premium, on the other hand, get taxed as income as soon as you withdraw the money.
Early withdrawal penalties. Insurance plans are designed for retirement. Taking out money from your premium entails a certain amount of penalty from both the insurance company as well as the government. So if you withdraw your profits, you will be penalized.
Death benefit. If your stocks are down upon your death, your beneficiaries can get as much as the investments you put in. Unfortunately, if your stocks are up, they get taxed as a regular income.
Costs. Annuities with insurance features are actually more expensive than ordinary mutual funds. The more insurance features your annuity has, the more annual feels are heaped against it, which naturally eats up your profits.
There are other stock market investments that are not a good choice to put your money in.
There are specific times as well as when to not to make an investment. Times of natural calamity may drive prices of stocks down but there are no insurance these would recover to make a good profit, this is why it is so important for you really learn how to trade stock.
As always, it is best to diversify where and when you put your money in.
About the Author
Article by Ray Mills, webmaster of http://www.find-information-about.com A complete resource to help you understand how to trade stock.You’ll find answers to basic stock market questions,as well as up to date news and information
Stock Market Retirement Investment Plan
For a successful retirement investment plan to work in thestock market, some ‘reasonably sure’ assumptions would haveto be made:
The retirement investment plan must take into considerationthe one prevailing constant in any stock market security –risk and uncertainty. Understanding that risk and uncertaintyare the key factors that propels the return on investment in thestock market far beyond the returns of Passbook SavingsAccounts, CD’s or Bonds are a start. The plan’s key factorwould be to use the risk and uncertainty of a stock marketsecurity to its advantage.
The retirement investment plan should be founded on the beliefthat no one can successfully retire without financial freedom.Therefore, the retirement investment plan’s main role would beto supply you with income during your retirement years, whilealso taking into consideration the risk of inflation. Thisshould be accomplished without having to touch the principle.
The retirement investment plan would require discipline toaccomplish its goal. The goal should be clear and specific,and the discipline necessary to accomplish the goal, just asclear and specific. Also, the retirement plan should not befinancially out-of-reach, allowing as little as 100 dollars tobegin, with as little as 10 dollars a quarter to continue.
The retirement investment plan’s return on investment shouldbe aimed toward providing income, and the income from theholdings in the plan should accelerate every week of the year,until retirement. This should be the case, no matter what theprice of the security at any given time in the market place.
The retirement investment plan should be proven to you. Onceproven, you must have the confidence in yourself to carry theplan forward. This do-it-yourself confidence means that theretirement plan’s ROI benefits only you and your family and noone else. A no-fee plan enhances the return on investment,allowing every cent put into the plan to work for you.
Companies owned in the retirement investment plan should havea historical record of raising their dividend every year.Therefore, a future dividend increase for the 10th or the 35thconsecutive year in a row can be ‘reasonably sure.’ The guidefor the selection of each security is its historical performanceof rising dividends every year.
To receive the best return in the retirement investment plan,all companies in the plan would be purchased commission-free.All dividends from the companies would purchase more shares ofeach company commission-free. Therefore, every cent earned inever-increasing cash dividends every quarter and any extracash put into the retirement plan would work toward increasingthe cash dividend.
Why bother beginning a retirement plan is best expressed, inmy opinion, by a quote by Charles Kettering:
“I expect to spend the rest of my life in the future, so Iwant to be reasonably sure of what kind of future it’s goingto be. That is my reason for planning.”
To read the PREFACE from the book ‘The Stockopoly Plan –Investing for Retirement’ visit http://www.thestockopolyplan.com
About the Author
Charles M. O’Melia is an individual investor with almost 40 years of experience and passion for the stock market. The authorof the book The Stockopoly Plan – Investing for Retirement; publishedby American-Book Publishing. The book can be purchased at http://www.pdbookstore.com/comfiles/pages/CharlesMOMelia.shtml
The retirement investment plan must take into considerationthe one prevailing constant in any stock market security –risk and uncertainty. Understanding that risk and uncertaintyare the key factors that propels the return on investment in thestock market far beyond the returns of Passbook SavingsAccounts, CD’s or Bonds are a start. The plan’s key factorwould be to use the risk and uncertainty of a stock marketsecurity to its advantage.
The retirement investment plan should be founded on the beliefthat no one can successfully retire without financial freedom.Therefore, the retirement investment plan’s main role would beto supply you with income during your retirement years, whilealso taking into consideration the risk of inflation. Thisshould be accomplished without having to touch the principle.
The retirement investment plan would require discipline toaccomplish its goal. The goal should be clear and specific,and the discipline necessary to accomplish the goal, just asclear and specific. Also, the retirement plan should not befinancially out-of-reach, allowing as little as 100 dollars tobegin, with as little as 10 dollars a quarter to continue.
The retirement investment plan’s return on investment shouldbe aimed toward providing income, and the income from theholdings in the plan should accelerate every week of the year,until retirement. This should be the case, no matter what theprice of the security at any given time in the market place.
The retirement investment plan should be proven to you. Onceproven, you must have the confidence in yourself to carry theplan forward. This do-it-yourself confidence means that theretirement plan’s ROI benefits only you and your family and noone else. A no-fee plan enhances the return on investment,allowing every cent put into the plan to work for you.
Companies owned in the retirement investment plan should havea historical record of raising their dividend every year.Therefore, a future dividend increase for the 10th or the 35thconsecutive year in a row can be ‘reasonably sure.’ The guidefor the selection of each security is its historical performanceof rising dividends every year.
To receive the best return in the retirement investment plan,all companies in the plan would be purchased commission-free.All dividends from the companies would purchase more shares ofeach company commission-free. Therefore, every cent earned inever-increasing cash dividends every quarter and any extracash put into the retirement plan would work toward increasingthe cash dividend.
Why bother beginning a retirement plan is best expressed, inmy opinion, by a quote by Charles Kettering:
“I expect to spend the rest of my life in the future, so Iwant to be reasonably sure of what kind of future it’s goingto be. That is my reason for planning.”
To read the PREFACE from the book ‘The Stockopoly Plan –Investing for Retirement’ visit http://www.thestockopolyplan.com
About the Author
Charles M. O’Melia is an individual investor with almost 40 years of experience and passion for the stock market. The authorof the book The Stockopoly Plan – Investing for Retirement; publishedby American-Book Publishing. The book can be purchased at http://www.pdbookstore.com/comfiles/pages/CharlesMOMelia.shtml
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