A Complete Guide to Equity Research – Part 3
Equity Analysts Part 3: Trading Strategies with Analyst Forecasts In this third part of our series on equity analysts, we are going to explore a series of trading strategies that are made possible thanks to...
Hacking Disease and Death
To address urgent global challenges over the next fifteen years, the United Nations began implementing a transformative plan of action by releasing its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This plan is based on 17 specific...
10 Alternatives to Google Finance Portfolio
Goodbye to comfortably checking relevant investment news and market movements, tracking your gains and losses in one portfolio on Google! Google Finance has decided to remove its beloved portfolio feature, and while it was not...
Unconditional Basic Income Is All Good, Despite What the Nay-Sayers Tell You
I’m a little miffed. I read a lot of comments on social media and published articles about universal basic income. There is a lot to like about it. I follow the information because, as...
A Complete Guide to Equity Research -Part 2
Equity Analyst Reports Part 2: The Necessary Evil In this second part of our examination of equity analyst reports, we are going to look at the following topics: The decline of the traditional equity research...
Trading Idea of the Week: The Carry Trade (Part 1 of 2)
As traders and investors, we know that certain events trigger market-wide volatility much more than others. Interest rate decisions by countries fall into this category, simply due to the enormity of the implications behind...
Great Videos Inspire Others!
When talking about video content, go to the expert. That would be Demian Ross, who produces his weekly Plan D podcast and hosts the Road to 1,000 video series. He and marketing expert Madalyn...
When to Sell Stocks? – A Data Driven Approach
Who doesn’t want to get rich quick? If you’ve ever even dabbled in stock trade in the hopes of making quick money, you’ll know it’s no walk in the park. The stock market seems...
Personal Brands Strike Gold in the Long Run
Creating a personal brand is a cornerstone for marketing, particularly on the internet. Having a persona determines where and how much you should direct your efforts. Besides being a social influencer, Ian Moyse is also...
Targeted Ads Dominate the Competition
Advertisements must be strategically placed for the best return on investment. That could be the decider among the competition in tight markets. Besides being a social media manager and lifestyle blogger, Ashley Mokwena is an...
Business Partnerships: Their Importance for Expanding Overseas
With China and other Far East countries growing into strong business hubs, any serious entrepreneur must be thinking of expanding his business into that prime region. The European Union, on the other hand, has...
An Alternative to FANG stocks, the NAMPOF
Many people are searching for an alternative to the FANG stocks because Mr. Market grossly overprices the FANGS. The NAMPOF could be such an alternative. To explain, FANG stands for Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), Amazon (NASDAQ:...
China Unleashes its new Arsenal in the Trade War
If anyone was underestimating China's ability to hit back & take this Trade War to the next level, the announcement overnight must have come as a rude surprise. When I wrote an earlier piece...
Evolution of Value Investing: How it has Changed Since the Days of Graham
Value investors are thought to be a staid lot. Spendthrift, and always looking to the long term. The key principles of value investing have not changed since Benjamin Graham picked up his first cigar butt. But...
Tech Cold War fears keeps Investors interested in the Digital Gold
Echoes of the Trade War taking a new dimension kept the investors on the edge as last week saw Global Equities posting losses. The only exception was the Indian stocks jumping 4% for the...
Banks are Eager to Tap into AI, but Must First Address the Perils
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and banking, there’s a great promise – more business, less risk. But the intersection of AI and financial services can be fraught with peril, too. There’s the potential...
Outperforming the Market with High Dividend Yield Stocks
One of the key factors most investors look out for when purchasing stocks is how much dividend the stock pays. A dividend is a reward that the company pays to its investors which usually...
What is Longevity Risk & how can you mitigate it?
Most of us are aware of the financial risks associated with the Investment portfolios, businesses, or retirement plans. Some of these risks are controllable while others are not - the Market risk is an...
Linear Discriminant Analysis in the Financial Market
When it comes to finance, every investor wants to make sure they are putting their money in the right places. The last thing they need is having one of their debtors or investments go...
LinkedIn Done Right is Almost Magic
Careers and LinkedIn often intertwine. Looking for a job? Are you on LinkedIn? The social media venue conjures up different reactions – some positive, some not. Count Chaim Shapiro among LinkedIn’s fans. The veteran career...