There are two main types of stocks: common stock and preferred stock. Common Stock Common stock is, well, common. When people talk about stocks they are usually referring to this type. In fact, the majority of stock is issued is in this form. We basically went over features of common stock in the last section. [...]
What is a Limit Order?
January 30th, 2010
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What Does Limit Order Mean? An order placed with a brokerage to buy or sell a set number of shares at a specified price or better. Limit orders also allow an investor to limit the length of time an order can be outstanding before being canceled. Depending on the direction of the position, limit orders [...]
What Causes Stock Prices To Change?
January 29th, 2010
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Stock prices change every day as a result of market forces. By this we mean that share prices change because of supply and demand. If more people want to buy a stock (demand) than sell it (supply), then the price moves up. Conversely, if more people wanted to sell a stock than buy it, there [...]
India Hit by Record Low ‘Buys’ on Rate Outlook
January 28th, 2010
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Investment strategists are cutting recommendations on India at a record pace after the country’s stocks surpassed China as the most expensive major emerging market for the first time since 2006. The Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index is valued at 20 times estimated profits, higher than China for the first time since November 2006 and the [...]
The difference between a Discount Broker and a Full Service Broker
January 28th, 2010
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Discount Broker A stockbroker who carries out buy and sell orders at a reduced commission compared to a full-service broker, but provides no investment advice. It used to be that only the wealthy could afford a broker and access to the stock market. The internet has brought an explosion of discount brokers which let you [...]
