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316: Options TradingIntrinsic Value and the Vertical Spread

An investor must always keep in mind that vertical spreads have an intrinsic value. This means it is possible to consider them 'in the money.' If a vertical spread has an intrinsic value, it can also have an extrinsic value. Unlike maximum intrinsic values that equal the difference between the strikes at expiration, maximum extrinsic value deviates

317: Options TradingThe Protective Put Strategy In Different Scenarios

As previously stated, when we buy a stock, three potential outcomes exist. The stock can go up, go down, or remain stagnant. Let's hypothesize results across these three scenarios. Say you buy the stock for $31.00 and buy the front month 30 put for $1.00. In the 'up' scenario, let's assume the stock price is $31.50 at expiration. The results are

318: Penny Stock Technical Trading

Technical Trading is a strategy incorporating Technical Analysis (TA) as the primary means of identifying stocks of trading interest, as well as entry and exit points. The technical trader uses charts to examine the trading history of a stock, observe indicators, and identify price patterns and trends. Being a topic which can not be accurately summ

319: Penny Stocks are Hot Beware

Penny stocks are no joke if you are looking for a way to make money and make it fast. I suppose you have pondered the idea of investing in these a time or two or perhaps you have heard of them but really did not know what they were. Well here is the secret, penny stocks can bring in the big bucks BUT you can also lose your shirt if you do not kn

320: Predicting Stock Market Movements

I've been thinking about starting a stock market prediction business. Clearly, there is a huge market for timely and accurate information of this type, and just as clearly, predicting the future is much easier than dealing with the realities of whatever is actually happening at the moment. If investors could know what's going to happen next, they c

321: Prepare for Your Perfect Retirement

During the Great Depression of the thirties the plight of the senior citizens, and also of a large proportion of the unemployed, became acute. Legislation was framed, introduced, and finally passed. Old Age and Survivorship Insurance had become a reality. One aspect of its operations will bear further scrutiny. Planned Retirement What is not

322: Profiting From Foreclosure Flipping

If you have ever considered real estate investing, and in particular, foreclosure investing, you have probably come across the term foreclosure flipping. This is one of the best ways to make money in real estate. In a nutshell, foreclosure flipping involves purchasing foreclosures at a bargain price and then selling them for the valued price, thus

323: Properly Calculating Accurate Volatility Levels

Understanding and properly calculating accurate volatility levels is imperative for spread traders. In order to get accurate volatility levels, you must first determine a base volatility for the two options involved in the spread. Getting a base volatility must be done because different volatilities in different months can not, and do not, get w

324: Protecting Your InvestmentAntique Car Insurance

An antique car can be a huge investment in both time and money, but for many it is a dream come true. Some types of antique car insurance can be very restrictive, so when shopping around for antique auto insurance, make sure that you understand all of the policy and what is covered. Insuring Your Car When shopping for an antique car insurance

325: Questions You Need To Ask To Insure More Sucessful Stock Purchases

In order to become a smart investor, there are certain things about stocks that you must become familiar with. Thorough investigation of the product or commodity is critical, because the more you know about the stock you want to buy, the better your chances are on receiving a high return on your investment. Here are some baseline questions that w

326: Renting Property As An Investment Use These Secrets To Win The Buy-To-Let Game

You have probably heard the buzz words "buy-to-let" recently. So many people are deciding to try their hand at renting property as an investment. The problem is that most of them don't know how to go about this the right way. Times have changed and investors need to learn new strategies to experience success. The good news is that I'm g

327: Retirement Tax Planning Tips

Many people do not think ahead about reducing taxes during their retirement years. But actually there are many ways to reduce the amount of taxes that you pay during your retirement years. Some of these include. Maximizing the nontaxable amount of your retirement plan benefits by taking a lump sum distribution limited to your previous contrib

328: Risky Business and StyleWhat Kind Of Investor Are You

Investments, whether stocks, bonds, annuities, etc., can be selected wisely once you have determined what your risk tolerance is and the style of investment that you wish to make. Even though there are many different types of investments that you can choose from, there are in actual fact only three specific styles which tie in with your risk toler

329: Self Directed IRA Investing Can Increase Your ROI

Through a self directed IRA an investor can acquire a real estate investment, such as a single family home, apartment building, commercial building, or even land, as a form of retirement investment. Often times investors will see a much greater return on this sort of investment over traditional stock market investments. Most checkbook individual

330: Short Term Investments for Long Term Benefits

Short-term investments are the best for investors looking forward to quick gains. They allow investors to invest money at a higher yield interest rate and then gain access to returns sooner than later. There are plenty of short-term investment options available and the key to make money smartly and successfully is by searching the best short-term i