How To Turn $122K into $88K

The illusion of competence is an amazing brain function.  I tend to think of myself as a financial genius.  After all, I have raised...

Are Merger Arbitrage Trading Strategies Really Arbitrage?

Arbitrage is a term that gets thrown around a lot on Wall Street. In its purest form, arbitrage takes advantage of the discrepancy in...

Predicting The Future: The Wisdom Of Betting Markets

What's the stock market going to do in the next year? This question is asked by millions of investors, both professional and amateur, every day. Many...

The Seven Types of Investors Who Beat The Market (And Why You Aren’t One...

It is very difficult to beat the market. That's why I've emphasized many times that investors should aim to match the market returns through...

Should You Hedge Your Portfolio Against A Bear Market With Stock Options?

The bull market has been going strong since March 2009, defying analysts' frequent predictions of its demise. Nevertheless, a lot of investors continue to...

A Trading Strategy with a 95% Win Rate? Run Away!

Some trading ads you see on the Internet may tout their trading strategies. They might make a pitch like the following: Use My Proven trading...

How To Buy A Stock At Fidelity (with Screenshots)

We’re going to go really basic today, but even experienced investors might find a pearl or two in this post. In the past, I’ve been...