Misconduct and political corruption are common features of Mexican politics. From election rigging, money laundering to inhuman massacres, Mexico’s politicians are known for fraudulent activities, while Mexican police are infamous for their violence. Despite Mexico being a federal … [Read more...]
Stock Investing Tips
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Chapter 1: Investing In Stocks Chapter 2: Risks Associated With Investing In Stocks Chapter 3: Stock Investing Tips Chapter 4: Where To Actually Invest In Stocks Here are a few important tips that you should keep in mind when investing in stocks: Build a Diversified Portfolio … [Read more...]
Pricing of Bonds
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Categories of Bonds Chapter 2: Pricing of Bonds Chapter 3: Calculating Yield and Understanding Yield Curve Chapter 4: Duration of Bonds Chapter 5: Relationship Between Price, Yield and Duration Navigate This Page Chapter 2: Pricing of Bonds - Why … [Read more...]
Using 5-part Dupont Analysis to Understand an Investment Opportunity
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Using the Dupont approach to analyzing a company’s Return on Equity provides an investor with valuable information about where it is that their return is coming from. By breaking down RoE into as many as five component aspects, we can see how it is that changes in each individual … [Read more...]
Top 10 Business Scandals and Ponzies in the United States
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The US has seen many financial and business frauds through the years. Many of these were well thought of and deliberately orchestrated by fraudsters. Others happened when unscrupulous persons took advantage of loopholes in existing systems. No matter how these have come about, they … [Read more...]
Types of ADR
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: What are ADR (American Depository Receipts) Chapter 2: How Do ADR Work Chapter 3: Types of ADR Chapter 4: Investing in ADR Navigate This Page Chapter 3: Types of ADR - OTC ADR - Listed ADR - Public Issues Chapter 3: Types of ADR ADRs come in … [Read more...]
Avoid Facebook if You’re Going Through a Divorce!
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I just read a very interesting article about social media that got me thinking. If you are going through a divorce avoid social media contact at all costs or it will end up biting you in the wallet! Social media websites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter are the gold at the end … [Read more...]
Forex Trading Terminology
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is Forex Trading Chapter 2: History of Money and Origins of Forex Trading Chapter 3: Forex Trading Terminology Chapter 4: Important Aspects of Forex Trading Chapter 5: Players in The Forex Market Chapter 6: Factors that Affect the Forex … [Read more...]
What are Option Spreads
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Most people who regularly invest in the financial markets are aware of the basics of options and how they work. But what many of them do not realize is how powerful this innovative financial tool can be. By combining different options, investors can make profits while keeping their … [Read more...]
Become a Successful Forex Trader
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Educating Yourself About the Forex Market Chapter 2: Identifying Good Forex Trading Opportunities Chapter 3: Developing Your Forex Trading Strategy Chapter 4: Managing Forex Trading Risk Chapter 5: Become a Successful Forex Trader Navigate This … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Dress For Less
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Looking like a million bucks is not at all difficult. If you have an eye for style and the knack to choose the right clothes and accessories, then your limited budget would no longer stand in your way of looking good. A look at the list below will assure you that there’s nothing … [Read more...]
Top 5 Political Scandals in Pakistan
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Pakistan’s politics has seen widespread corruption and many major scandals. Its history is marked by political unrest and government overthrows masterminded by the intelligence agency ISI as well as the military. Almost every administration has been accused of money laundering and … [Read more...]
Duration of Bonds
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Categories of Bonds Chapter 2: Pricing of Bonds Chapter 3: Calculating Yield and Understanding Yield Curve Chapter 4: Duration of Bonds Chapter 5: Relationship Between Price, Yield and Duration Navigate This Page Chapter 4: Duration of Bonds - … [Read more...]
Identifying Budget Focus Areas
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Chapter 1: How to Make a Budget and Stick to It Chapter 2: Creating Personal Budget Goals Chapter 3: Assessing Your Current Financial Situation Chapter 4: Identifying Budget Focus Areas Chapter 5: Staying Committed to Your Budget Chapter 6: Budget Software The assessment of … [Read more...]
Common Applications of Options Trading
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Options Trading Chapter 2: Options Trading Terminology Chapter 3: Option Trading Strategies Chapter 4: Types of Options Trading Chapter 5: Common Applications of Options Trading Chapter 6: How to Trade Options Navigate This … [Read more...]
Top 10 Personal Finance & Budgeting Tips
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Most people find it hard to make a budget, even though they know how important it is to have better control of their finances and to have a secure financial future. Preparing a budget is however not as tough as it may seem. You can make a good budget that you can stick to with the … [Read more...]
Americas National Debt
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Who Owns Americas National Debt Owing 20 billions dollars to Mexico is nothing in comparison to the 799 billion America owes to China. Will we ever be able to dig our way out of debt or will it continue to spiral out of control? Who's to blame for the huge deficit we find … [Read more...]
Risks Involved With Trading Forex
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is Forex Trading Chapter 2: History of Money and Origins of Forex Trading Chapter 3: Forex Trading Terminology Chapter 4: Important Aspects of Forex Trading Chapter 5: Players in The Forex Market Chapter 6: Factors that Affect the Forex … [Read more...]
Using Diversification to Reduce Investment Portfolio Risk
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Having looked at how diversification can be used to reduce our exposure to unsystemic risks in an investment portfolio, we can now start looking at the specifics of how it is that diversification can improve our ability to generate returns with as little risk exposure as possible. … [Read more...]
Setting Priorities to Reach Your Financial Goals
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: How to Determine Your Financial Goals Chapter 2: Setting Priorities to Reach Your Financial Goals Chapter 3: Short Term Goals vs. Long Term Goals Chapter 4: Focus on Feasible Financial Planning Goals Chapter 5: Review Your Financial Goals … [Read more...]
