M.S. sent me this e-mail about a week ago. It is a loaded question, but really got me thinking about the stock market.
Alexander: If you folks say to learn to pick your own stocks, how do you do it? I have subscribed to the IBD for about 2-3 months now and I have not [...]

A few weeks ago, I learned about Phil Town and what he is teaching with his Rule #1 style of investing.
I like Phil’s approach and his emphasis on minimizing risk, and I know a lot of his readers do too. Although I haven’t gotten my hands on his book Rule #1 (it [...]

When it comes to online stock trading, one thing I have learned is that a good online stock broker– with low fees, flexible options, and speedy customer service– is very important.
There are many online brokers to choose from, it is something that affects you every day.
You should definitely take the time to pick a broker [...]

When it comes to investing, it seems that everyone wants to minimize risk. They want great returns but don’t want to lose anything while trying. And they’re even asking billionaires like Warren Buffett and Donald Trump for their secrets on how to do just that.
Well known financial writers like Suze Orman - and, [...]

In recent months, I have stumbled across many web sites that will pick stocks for you. These are not just a star rating like Morningstar. Most actually send you e-mails recommending when to buy, sell, and short stocks. It is like a stock trader’s version of “paint by number”.