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NEWFundamental Analysis: Introduction to Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental analysis is the study of economic and company related factors that will influence share price. For most long term investors, fundamental analysis is the cornerstone of good stock selection.

NEWFundamental Analysis of Stocks: Qualitative Factors of the Company

Fundamental analysis includes looking at Qualitative Factors of the Company. These factors can include The Management Team, The Business Model, The Competitive Edge & Corporate Governance Policies.

NEWFundamental Analysis of Stocks: Qualitative Factors of the Industry

Fundamental analysis includes looking at Qualitative Factors of the industry. When looking at Fundamental Qualitative Factors consider the following areas Sustainability of Industry, Growth of Industry, Company’s market share of industry, Amount of competing companies & Regulations surrounding the industry.

NEWFundamental Analysis: Qualitative Factors, Book and Price to Book Ratio

Fundamental Analysis. Looking at Qualitative Factors including Book and Price to Book Ratio. Learn how to dissect a company and try to add the sum of the parts.

NEWFundamental Analysis: Qualitative Factors, Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Understanding earnings per share (eps) is one of the most important aspects of fundamental quantitative analysis and is the basis for numerous other ratios such as growth.

NEWFundamental Analysis: Qualitative Factors, Price to Earning (P/E) and PEG

Knowing the P/E and the PEG are two important aspects of fundamental analysis. These ratios can tell you the relative valuation of a stock as compared to its industry, the market, and its own future growth.

NEWFundamental Analysis: Qualitative Factors, Short Interest

What could possibly cause a stock to double its value in one day? The answer: the short squeeze. We will now analyze this interesting phenomenon by looking at the underlying cause of such a boost which is the "short interest".

NEWWarren Buffett: A genius investor, a philanthropist, and a role model for citizens

Warren Buffet has a magical blend of qualities that every investor covets: he can discern value, has unending patience, and iron-will discipline. Warren has the uncanny ability to pick a winning stock amidst thousands of lack-luster ones. Here are some Warren Buffett famous quotes.

NEWBenjamin Graham: Father of value investing

Benjamin Graham is another one of those founding fathers to the fundamental analysis practice we have today. Warren Buffet himself, the richest man in the world in 2008 with a net worth of over 62 billion dollars, described himself as "85 percent Graham".

NEWPeter Lynch

Peter Lynch is undoubtedly one of the greatest investment minds alive today. To sum up the style of investment by Peter Lynch is not easy. He tirelessly works to ensure each stock is up to his very high standards.

NEWPhillip Fisher

Another legendary titan in the investing arena was a man by the name of Philip Fisher. By many he is considered to be the founding father of high growth investing. His book Common Stock and Uncommon Profits published in 1958 propelled this highly intelligent investor into the limelight.

NEWHow To Pick Growth Stocks?

Want to find stocks that will rocket in value? Learn how to pick growth stock by identying criterias such as EPS, P/E, Revenue & Book Value.

NEWWhat are Income Stocks? Best Income Stocks for 2010

What are income stocks and which ones are ripe for the picking for 2010? An income stock is a quality blue chip stock that will maintain its value while paying dividends. Here is out top 10 best income stocks for 2010

NEWBuilding a Investment Portfolio Strategy

Portfolios do not come with a cookie cutter suitable for every investor. We need to analyze the investor and then select stocks that match the profile. To do so we need to consider three main areas: time, risk, reward. Learn how to build a customised portfolio.

NEWCan I Make Money Day Trading? How to Become a Day Trader?

What is the reality behind day trading? Can people make a living at it? What skills and training is necessary to be successful? Is it for you?

NEWStock Market Investing and Share Market Tips

If I had to pass on a few tips that would help investors most, what would they be? The following stock market and share market tips should help keep you on the profitable side of the market

NEWWhat Is Ethical Investing?

Ethical Investments are also sometimes referred to as Socially Responsible Investments, SRI. Some reports suggest that these types of funds will reach the value of 3 trillion dollars by 2011 in the USA and $15.73 billion in Australia. What are they and should we invest in ethical investments?

NEWGuard Your Portfolio With Defensive Stocks

When the market is choppy, trendless, or hard to define, what sort of stocks should you own as an investor? For many the answer is defensive stocks. What are defensive stocks, Why Invest in Defensive Stocks? What are examples of Defensive Stocks?

NEWShort Selling Explained: What is Short Selling

What is short selling? Why do we care? Short selling allows an investor to make money on both sides of the market action. Learn how shorting selling works and why you would short a stock. The rules and risks are also explained.

NEWHow Much Do I Need to Invest in Shares

The minimum required to invest in a parcel of share in Australia is $500 however this is not advised as brokerage costs and transaction fees can eat into your capital.

NEWHigh Dividend Stocks

The process of picking high yielding dividend stocks is not nearly as simple as grabbing the one with the highest yield. Certain stocks have higher dividends than others. What types of stocks would these be? Here are example of quality stocks with high dividends.

NEWCan I Retire on 1 Million Dollars? Is it Enough?

One million dollars has been the benchmark for individuals saving for retirement. But is one million dollars enough to live comfortably on? You might be surprised by the answer.

NEWThe Covered Call Strategy

The Covered Call Strategy is a simple and effective way to make money in the stock market that reduces current risk to share holders. It is straight-forward and lucrative for anyone who trades shares.

NEWCFD Tax Treatment

How Do I Tax My CFD? It is gambling and therefore not taxed? Is it a regular business or is it a capital gains investment? What is the ATO Australia Tax Office ruling?