How To Invest In Crude Oil Futures And Options

Many people believe that the prices of crude oil futures and unleaded gas futures are too cheap at the current levels for various reasons but do not know how to invest in energy futures and options.

Agency CMO PO Bonds Trading

My traders continue to overpay for PO bonds. Could you please let me know the variables to use when pricing and trading a PO bond?

How Not to Make Money by Investing

Many people think buying a property and renting it out is a good investment even when they have to top up the mortgage with their money.

Hedge Funds - Derivatives - Debt - China and the Risk of Systemic Market Panic

It seems that with every significant market swoon, commentators come out of the woodwork on financial television and speak of systemic risk to the financial markets, often from hedge fund or complex derivative blow ups, or events from China. I think there is always the risk, however small, that such an event could occur and cause a meltdown, and we would be foolhardy to say this would never happen.

Investing in Pooled Equity Funds - Index Trackers And Friendly Society Savings Schemes

Index Trackers and Friendly Society Savings Schemes are two ways to invest in pooled equity funds. This article covers the basic fundamental principles behind both methods.

Buying Insurance Bonds - Managed Funds

Managed funds investments are in a mixture of the life company's funds. Because of this, performance is less volatile than other types of funds. If this sounds interesting to you, read this article for more detail.

Sensible Stock Investing - Don't Entrust Your Money to Untrustworthy Management

This article explains why the Sensible Stock Investor should not become a shareholder in companies whose management has proved itself unworthy of trust or lacking integrity.

Specialised Investing: Buying Annuities

Money purchase, personal and stakeholder pensions must eventually be used to buy an annuity. This is called a compulsory purchase annuity (CPA) and all the proceeds are taxable. Read this article to learn more about this specialised investing method.

Investing - Choosing Individual Savings Accounts

ISAs replaced PEPs and TESSAs for new investments after April 1999 and are guaranteed to run for ten years. This article gives a simple breakdown of the types of ISAs available.

15 Things You Should Know About Offshore Fund Managers

Do you know the person managing your money? If you don't, you need to; knowing who is managing your fund is as important as knowing where your money is. It's absolutely essential, and you should not hesitate to ask as many questions as you wish so that you're sure you're comfortable with where your money is being invested.

The Real Story Of Money

A unique and fascinating perspective on investing and our monetary system.

Are Stocks Still Worthwhile Investments?

In view of the late February/March 2007 sudden market decline, there are some investors who are questioning the value of long term investment in the stock market as a way to build wealth.

Optimism, Earnings And New Highs Oh My!

Just how optimistic are penny stock traders? Is there a bull snorting at the door...or could a weak fourth quarter usher in a lumbering bear?

Free Advice on French Lease Back Property

Thinking of investing in French leaseback property? Done well it looks good