Like, Comment One of the biggest mistakes of our outrageous predictions last year, was Facebook, where we expected the stock to stay in a $27/29 range. We couldn’t have got it any more wrong if we tried, which in itself is quite funny, as you will see below. So where did the growth come from? […]
Facebook Stock Forecast 2014 – Do you want to be right, or do you want to be rich? Read More »
ASX Dividends: Who’s our next target? ASX Dividend stocks have been the best friend of many investors over the last two years, providing substantial returns on share price movements, but also providing cash flow that comfortably exceeds the current RBA cash rate of 2.5%. From the beginning of 2013 through to the end of October,
Dividend Picks for 2014 Read More »
With CSL Limited (CSL.AX) running hard since October options expiration, we have seen a decent improvement in our trade. At options expiry, we opted to roll our calls forward to November 67.00 Calls, collecting an additional $1.41 in call income and maintaining exposure to CSL. Today having closed at a combined price (stock and call)
Trade of the Week – CSL.AX (CSL LIMITED) Read More »
The past couple of weeks have seen the pawl of smoke. With investors concerned over a US default – something that was never going to happen. The consequences for the long term health of the World’s largest economy. Were beyond what would be a pyrrhic victory for Republican party. This will likely be revisited again
The $17bn bonanza – Why the Australian equity market is driving higher – up, up and away Read More »
Dominating the headlines over the past week has been the US shutdown – where federal workers have been told to stay at home – effectively on unpaid leave. The reason for this – since the end of the US financial year (30th Sept) a new budget for 2013/14 has yet to be approved and hence
Australia is not shut down – we are open for business! Read More »
Well I guess it depends on who you ask and what you are talking about, but when it comes to Iron Ore, it would seem so! Reports and Research Over the past week, being on the “flying library”, I have had a chance to catch up on a few things, one of which is some
Does size really matter? – Iron Ore Read More »
Over the hundreds if not now, thousands of presentations I have done around the World, the understanding of what is risk, versus what people think it is, has been a central theme to almost each and every one and in particular when it comes to Options Trading Strategies. Earlier today, I did an interview with
Options Trading Strategies – what is the Risk vs what you think it is? Read More »
You probably remember growing up and hearing your parents say “save your money for a rainy day!” I certainly do – and growing up in the UK, there are plenty of them. Australians, as you can see from the chart below, are saving an increasing part of their income – currently more than 10%. This
How you make a loss on your cash at the bank! Read More »
When it comes to investments, our main goal is the return. That’s why we get involved with trading the markets, investing in property, investing in growing industries and other types of investments. The big question is, if the main goal to make a return is there why do so many traders and investors struggle to
The Journey Of Two Traders: Meet Neil and Bob Read More »
According to the official figures. The Carbon Tax has added about 0.4% to the cost of living for the typical household. Doesn’t sound much, at 0.4% but let’s take a deeper look at what that means in reality. Referring to a report on electricity prices from the Department of Resources, Energy, and Tourism. Over the
The Carbon Tax – when is a tax, not a tax?? Read More »
