Investing

One of the questions I am most often asked is where someone should start when it comes to investing. For many would-be investors, the whole situation seems daunting. How do you get started? And how do you know which investments to pick? The good news is that getting started is relatively simple; for the most [...]

For many, investing seems like a hopelessly complex way to make money. However, the truth is that investing doesn’t have to be complex. If you are interested in getting started with investing this year, there are a few steps to take to get you on the right track: 1. Open an Account at a Discount [...]

One of the reasons that investors sometimes choose the “big guys” when it comes to investing is because of the wide range of investment products and research tools. Fidelity, a company that has long been known as a financial services provider, and has a long history offering funds, is one that many investors find attractive. [...]

There are a number of online brokers out there, offering you the ability to invest on your own, and make money in the stock market. One of your choices is Firstrade, a company that has an easy-to-use web site, and a number of impressive mutual funds to select, this looks like a solid option at [...]

If you are looking for a low cost investing brokerage that allows you to trade options and futures for a relatively low price, TradeMONSTER might be a good fit. The brokerage offers solid educational resources for the beginning trader, as well as plenty of advanced resources and opportunities for the old hand. Opening a TradeMONSTER Account [...]

If you’re into index funds, chances are that you know about Vanguard. Indeed, trading Vanguard index funds and ETFs can provide you with a low cost way to invest with the help of dollar cost averaging. However, while you can get access to some amazing index products, there are downsides to Vanguard, including the relative [...]

One of the most well-known brokerages is Charles Schwab. This is a venerable brokerage that was a more traditional brokerage before brokerages became a big deal online. Now, of course, Charles Schwab offers online brokerage accounts, and it’s possible for almost anyone to invest with Schwab. Additionally, Charles Schwab provides banking and lending services, as [...]

If you are looking for a full-service online broker, but with discount prices, you might consider OptionsXpress. This is one of the more popular online brokerages, providing investors with access to a variety of possibilities, at a low cost. OptionsXpress has been around since 2001, and in 2011, it became a subsidiary of Charles Schwab. [...]

There is no shortage of brokerages out there. If you are looking for something simple and laid back, though, you might consider using Kapitall to manage your portfolio. I first came in contact with Kapitall because I know one of the co-founders, David Neubert. I started a while back, when Kapitall was just a portfolio [...]