An index is the value of the portfolio that you hold divided by a "divisor" so the index is continuous from day-to-day. The number of points up or down each day reflects the rise or fall in the value of the stocks that comprise the ASX. It's best to look at the rise or fall on a percentage basis by dividing the point change by the level of the ASX.
Just go to Yahoo Search Engine and type in:
s&pcnx index
trading devivatives
day trading
If you really want to suceed in the world of finance, learn to do this type of searching yourself, rather than depending on others.
That being said, if your looking to investing something that is the "least risky" and "most predictable" you should look at a low cost fund that tracks a broad market index . Check out VFINX, Vanguards mutual fund that tracks the S&P 500. If you looking for pure predictability, try a bond fund.
The others you mention Forex, Options and Commodities, are the MOST risky and LEAST predictable. And while they can be quite profitable for a professional trader, they are not suitable for the average/rookie investor.
http://www.ez-traders.com
Remember they were downgraded by a competitor.
Times are tough in the financial industry and we will all be challenged by someone elses stupidity , a shame but a fact.
I have an account with E-Trade and I have no plans to transfer it.
Good Luck Gerry
In the morning, S&P futures are trading in Chicago before the stock market opens in New York. If the futures are trading below the price of the index calculated from the previous day's closing prices, they are said to be trading "below fair market value". This inverse applies, too.
The reason this is an indicator of how the market will open is that a lot of institutions will sell/buy futures to get rid of/take on market exposure before the market opens. When they can do stocks, they will offset their futures position and move the position to stocks.
How can I read the investment portfolio?
Someone help so I can save a buck or two..
manfreeme
. SWINX if going with schwab
before you do it, learn how to trade in the right way, and how to read market pulse or read indicators. market by itself is living pulses, if you can take the pulse you are wll on your way of financial freedom.
Yes you could learn invest by yourself. it is your money, you should know how to do with it. for starter check this site out.
http://www.pathtoinvesting.org/index_fla…
http://www.stockcharts.com
http://www.streettalklive.com>… university. a lot amount of information. It will serve you well
I accumulate in good amount in 401k at the young age.I could share with you. when consider invest in stock market. you should consider basic 3 things:
fundamental analysis==(economic data,finincial health, management, business model, competetion)>>what to buy
technical analysis==(chart+indicator)>> when to buy
Sentiment/schycho analysis==>>mood of investor, Contrarian point of view.
Market cycle===>> check out book Trader Almanac by jeff hirsch will give you inside stuff
When you combine 3 thing, It is one of the powerful knowledge goinh with you for the rest of your live
At the age of 32. my 401k is amassed 71,000.00 and 30000.00 in taxble account. by follow simple rule
You already have a broker, and are simply looking for good market advise, and are willing to pay for it, right?
I've used TradeStalker for awhile, but it's strictly for stock index futures or ETF's on margin (leverage). He's very good, and will teach you a lot of good stuff. He charges $100/mo.
Here are several:
http://www.tradestalker.com/
http://www.mrswing.com/landingpage.html…
http://www.allfuturestrading.info/…
http://www.systemtradingblog.com/…
http://www.tradertech.com/home_ov.asp?co…
http://daytrading-fdax.blogspot.com/…
This site should give you a good start.
http://finance.yahoo.com/education
Try what you learn on demo sites. If you pick 75% right with play money then you might be ready to start slowly investing.
http://simulator.investopedia.com/
http://simulator.zacks.com/
http://www.fxcm.com/open-free-100k.jsp
http://www.alpari-idc.com/en/metatrader4…
Or just google for more.
I use Lightning Strikes Trading System for trading in any time frame and it works on forex, stocks, bonds, etf's, mutual funds, etc… They have 3 free training sessions a week and you don't have to buy the software to join in the live chat and text. You can even watch some recorded past live sessions. Here are some past charts that I used.
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/MB16R0zjjaZ…
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/MB16RxjOUQt…
There are 7 indicators (2 short, 2 medium, and 3 long term) and if volume is reported another one is added (on balance volume). Plus whatever time-frame is used the 2 green horizontal lines are the support and resistance for that time frame. So when indicators are all touching the bottom price is at or very, very near support. At top is at or very, very near resistance. Which helps my entry/exits and risk/reward ratio.
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/MB16R9Wv-wt…
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/MB16R9wSKdV…
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/QCt6R2fYIj6…
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/QCt6R3R0VQe…
If you can not view charts above I can email them.
Here are my favorite sites.
http://stockcharts.com/
Has basically all you need from fundamental to technical terms. Plus stock screens, charts, public chart lists, and much more useful info.
https://www.fidelity.com/
Has good learning resources.
http://moneycentral.msn.com/home.asp
In addition to yahoo finance.
http://www.reuters.com/
For news and more.
http://www.marketwatch.com/default.aspx
For news and more.
http://www.valueprime.com/index.php
For rating stock risk/reward ratio and reports.
http://www.barchart.com/
For investing in more than stocks.
http://www.investopedia.com/
For more great learning tools.
http://www.lightninglive.com/
For best software timing your entry/exits any time frame for day traders and long term investors.
Others worth exploring.
http://www.equis.com/
http://www.stockta.com/
http://www.secform4.com/
Best Wishes,
Burt Whitley