Perhaps you've heard or seen the hype about penny stocks. The claims for these babies are incredible. All it takes is a quick internet search and you'll find all sorts of claims like, make 3000% overnight, and 12000% increase in hours. It all seems very incredible, and if it were really true it would be the best thing to hit the investment world since sliced bread. While it is possible to ...

Short selling became popular amongst day traders over the last couple of years. In the recent economic climate, many traders found themselves in a difficult position. The stock prices were falling by huge numbers and many traders were unable to determine what to do next. Figuring out what to buy became impossible for some traders. In that type of climate, many would consider buying stock a risky move, but short selling ...

No matter what situation you are in, whether it be working long hours with little pay, not having enough money to live your desired lifestyle, or you may simply be in a place where you are saving money with the hope of investing, there are many opportunities available to you that will enable you to take control of your financial future. One of the most ...

A contract for difference (CFD) is a binding agreement between two parties, usually referred to as "seller" and "buyer." The terms of agreement require the seller to pay the buyer an amount which is equivalent to the difference between the asset's current value and ending value at contract time. In the same manner, the buyer is duty bound to pay seller an amount which is ...

PUTs Purchasing a PUT option on a stock gives the buyer the Option (But not the obligation) to sell a set stock at a set price until a set date. Puts can be used as insurance against the price of stock you hold falling in price. If you bought some shares on a stock and they went up in price by purchasing a put option on the ...