Some companies will offer their employees stock options on a contractual basis. Usually, employers will provide these stock options to employees privately, and they comprise a portion of the employee’s contract. Employers choose between vested or non-vested stock options for their employees, and employees have to agree to certain conditions regarding stock options. Long Term… [Continue Reading]
The Drawbacks in Avoiding Giant Stock Losses
June 7, 2010 By
It is possible to avoid Giant Stock losses but as with everything, there are pros and cons. Examining “what if” scenarios in retrospect can only serve to prevent you falling in the same mistake in the future. Most stock market investors will be asking themselves if there is a way to avoid being crushed in… [Continue Reading]
The NYSE vs. The NASDAQ: When You’ve Gone beyond Money Market Accounts
May 11, 2010 By
Since money market accounts are offering very low interest rates currently, many investors are turning to stocks and bonds as an alternative way to earn interest. Many people are unaware that there are some very striking differences between the major market indexes. Here, we’ll take a look at these indexes and explain some of the… [Continue Reading]
Trade Commodities and Forgo Low Money Market Rates
March 29, 2010 By
Investors who are turned off by low money market rates are increasingly turning to commodities and precious metals as alternative sources of investment. When money market rates and interest rates at banks fall, investors like to turn to tangible assets. Here are some benefits of investing in commodities and precious metals. Commodities Basics Commodities attract… [Continue Reading]
Understanding the Stock Market
December 5, 2009 By
Insider information in a stock market is defined as illegal trading by individuals who have access to non-public information and who attempt to profit from such knowledge. Insider information is a breach of a fiduciary duty and also includes tipping non-public information. For example, a corporate officer who trades corporate securities after learning of confidential… [Continue Reading]
Stock Market Options and Effects
October 11, 2009 By
The price of a stock in the stock market changes based on supply and demand. If more people wish to sell it than buy, then there is greater supply than demand, resulting in the price falling. A potential shareholder, if not relying on a broker to handle the accounts, should research the positive and negative… [Continue Reading]
Money Management
August 16, 2009 By
Wealth Management Financial services that focus on wealth management provide numerous financial services – asset management, private banking, estate planning, stock market management – to their clients. In an optimal situation, a client will take advantage of these services that range from balancing the checkbook to long range estate planning. Managing personal investment and tax… [Continue Reading]
Types of Stock Markets
April 21, 2009 By
Stocks are traded on exchanges, places where sellers and buyers negotiate a price. Exchanges can be physical locations where transactions occur on the famous trading floors. Exchanges can also be located virtually and conducted electronically with computers. These exchanges are the lifeblood of the stock market, which is where securities are bought and sold. Stock… [Continue Reading]
