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With the economy the way it is right now there is still plenty of opportunity to make smart, profitable investments.  I think the advice below  can really help.  Do opposite of the crowd and you will most likely find your fortune.

Bob Farrell’s 10 Rules For Investing


Want to invest like the former Merrill Lynch champ? Here’s how:

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1. Markets tend to return to the mean over time

When stocks go too far in one direction, they come back. Euphoria and pessimism can cloud people’s heads. It’s easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment and lose perspective.

2. Excesses in one direction will lead to an opposite excess in the other direction

Think of the market baseline as attached to a rubber string. Any action to far in one direction not only brings you back to the baseline, but leads to an overshoot in the opposite direction.  –more

Stock Investing Basics – How to Invest in The Stock Market

Contrary to the popular belief that investing in stock is quite a difficult task, the fact remains that with sound understanding of the stock market, one can definitely earn profits. You do not have to be a professional to become an investor; all you need is a little bit of guidance. 

Let us discuss some of the Stock Investing Basics. Picking quality stocks is perhaps the most important thing which an investor must learn. You must evaluate the stock in terms of its quality before investing in it. You must also analyze the overall popularity of the stock in the market before investing.  –more

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