Are You a Trader or Investor?
Published: Friday, 28 Oct 2011 | Leave Comment
By: Robb Jensen
Independent Analyst
Here's a simple way to determine if you are going to be a trader or an investor of stocks or equities. Begin by looking at the five year chart of a company. If the stock of the company rises and drops quickly and frequently, this indicates a good stock for trading. If on the other hand a stock shows steady growth in share price, as well as earnings and yields per share over the five year term this indicates a good stock for longterm Investing. If you are planning to make money from the stock market then you need to educate yourself on how to do the research to find the trends and capitalize on them before others do. These days the markets volatility makes it more important than ever to thoroughly research your stocks to ensure your best chance for success with minimal risk. Companies with strong cash flow that pay high yields are still the best way to ride out a wild stock market. Reinvesting dividends over the longterm an investor can maximize their return. In contrast higher risk speculating or trading the stock market to make money can be very profitable or very expensive. Only you can determine the amount of money you can afford to invest and what level of risk is best for you. |