Max's Investment World Stock Market Challenge
$Idea Central
Good ideas. We've all had them, but generally they tend to be
few and far between. To help you make money and keep you from
losing money, we scour academic journals of finance, Wall Street
research and more obscure sources for the best investment ideas
out there.
Like all good ideas, the ones we find are as applicable today
as they will be in 10 years, and they're just as relevant for
your real portfolio as your game portfolio.
Just click on any idea to call it up.
Layoff Announcements Not Necessarily A Positive Development . Excited by a recent layoff announcement? Studies show that many companies continue to do poorly even after layoffs. Cutbacks must be paired with a good long-term plan in order to successfully boost profits.
Taking a Stand in the Companies
You Own. You can improve the performance of companies you
own--by complaining loudly.
How to Pick a Mutual Fund.
You can be just as good, if not better, a judge of mutual funds
than the personal finance magazines.
Full
Service Brokers a Misunderstood Lot. Despite their hefty
commissions, full-service brokers can add value--mostly by holding
your hand through tough times.
Doing Due Diligence on Your
Financial Consultant. Investors often overlook researching
their financial consultant. Don't make the same mistake.
Aggregate Portfolio Risk
More Important than Individual Mutual Fund Risk By buying
mutual funds in several asset classes, you can increase returns
and lower risk.
Variable Annuities--Not Right
for Everyone. Don't invest in variable annuities until you've
maxed out your other tax-deferred accounts.
Look for Growth in Service
Industry Consolidators Companies that buy up other mom and
pop service businesses are on a roll.
Beware of Predictions.
Dividend Cuts Mean Good Things to Come.
Dollar Cost Averaging: Irrational but Smart
Don't Borrow Money From Your Retirement Plan
Closed-end Funds Hot in Early January
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