Monthly Archives: December 2010

Analyzing Sectors-Part 2

When investing, it is important that you learn analyzing different sectors. In the previous article, we looked at some factors that you should look for in general in all companies. Now, we will look at specific sectors and how to … Continue reading

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Analyzing Sectors-Part 1

Introduction and the Porter % forces analysis Imagine if you are new investor looking for investing opportunities in stocks. However, you are a knowledgeable investor and you know virtues of diversifying your portfolio. So, you decide that you will invest … Continue reading

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Understanding commodity price indices

Significance: Commodities are unprocessed or semi-processed raw materials used for food or in the manufacture of other goods. Commodity prices in general are important lead indicators of cost pressures. Prices of metals and, to lesser extent, non food agricultural are … Continue reading

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Types of Options

An option could have almost anything as an underlying so long as the underlying actively trades on a market where the current price is available on a continued basis. In this article, we will take a look at some the … Continue reading

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