Ready Preparation For Robotic Trading

By John Eather

What may be the best for some may not be the best for others. It's important to know exactly what you're looking for when it comes to choosing the best software that will produce the best results with Forex trading or investing.

One financial market has seen a 41% surge in trading and profitability in previous years despite our unstable economic situation. Forex trading, more technically known as Foreign exchange rate trading, has managed to keep brokers and traders pleasantly busy during these uncertain times.

As a result, many who otherwise would have ignored this lucrative market not only have taken notice but want a piece of the action themselves. With Americans always looking for a way to cut out the middle man that walks away with their share plus some, they're turning to a technology that has been around for a while.

Robotic currency trading has been utilized in the exchange market for at least a decade, but not very much. However, the technology behind such a machine was reevaluated over recent years and subsequently updated to produce more profitable and stable results.

The end product of this quest for the best has afforded the world with newer, smarter, faster robotic traders whose forex investing intervention in the way the market does business could just mean the difference between making hundreds, or making thousands of dollars.

When seeking out the right match for your needs, both price and results are two of the major points you will want to take a look at. First off, disregard any robotic software that cannot show live feed of one of their products in action. You can sit and listen all day to someone drone on and on about just how great this thing is, but it is not until they allow you to physically inspect the methodology of its programming actually producing results that you would be able to base a solid decision upon.

With many offerings out there in the world of forex investing, all promising equally staggering results, it's important to educate yourself. Find a product that interests you, but then do your research about it to ensure that it can and will do exactly what it is you are looking for.

Thankfully, the internet has opened the door for millions of people to be able to do just that. Read reviews on the software, watch the actual robot live and in its element, only then will you truly be prepared to know without a doubt what works best for you. - 23222

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Home Foreclosure: Pros and Cons of Buying a Pre-Foreclosure?

By Doc Schmyz

When looking for a place to call home, it is always best to buy the property you like than to look for a great foreclosure deal. However, it is always better if you can find a good combination of both.

There are many ways to buy a foreclosed property, all of which have their own good and bad points. Some give you the highest financial gain but with the highest investment risks while others could place you on a safe playing ground but with the lowest financial benefit.

First let's talk about buying a pre-foreclosed property. This method gives you the least amount of money output with the highest available information on the property. Pre-foreclosure normally happens during the first few months of foreclosure ( 2 to 3 months after the first default). Usually, the bank or the lender will allow the homeowner to sell the property to help him come up with money to pay off the mortgage default. The "sale by owner" is a medium for the homeowners to prevent their properties from being foreclosed. In most cases, this is done by owners who see sale as their last option and by those who have some equity on the property.

This method gives you the least risk. You are free to inspect the house and to make your search for the title deeds. You could also uncover all liens if you like and know the underlying problems. Usually, a real estate broker or the owner of the property will show you the house. If you are interested and you have the money to buy the property, the owner will sign you a deed and will handover the property. You would then own the property, and it is yours to do with as you please.

In exchange though, you will get hold of the mortgage that will come with the house. In short, you will have to make the mortgage payments current along with all the fees and charges that come with the property. You will also be left with upgrading and repairing the house.

However some states give the original homeowners a redemption period though. This allows the previous homeowners to get back the property during a certain period of time, usually several months up to a few years, to buy back the property. Thus, all the investments of the current homebuyer will be invalidated.

Buying a pre-foreclosed property is actually safe if you are talking about checking the entire condition of the house but if you don't want the financial responsibilities that go along with it, this method of buying is not really an option for you. - 23222

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Doc Schmyz has worked with investors all over the US and Mexico. He built a free free website shares Real estate investing information for all over the US. Find Real estate investing information by state

Knowing How Penny Stocks, Pink Sheets and Micro Caps Differ Can Be A Profitable Journey

By James Brumley

Its easy to use the term penny stock interchangeably with pink sheet. The same goes for bulletin board and micro cap. Unfortunately, investors are doing themselves a great disservice by mentally lumping all four distinct descriptions into one category. More specifically, investors may be overlooking tremendous opportunities by not acknowledging their differences.

One way to educate yourself about the true definition of these terms is to use word association. Think of an aspect of the term and come up with a commonality with the actual name.

Penny Stocks " As a general rule of thumb, any stock priced under $5.00 is considered a penny stock, though many traders dont consider a stock to be a penny stock unless its priced under $1.00. Either is acceptable, though one definition clearly expands the number of stocks that could qualify as penny stocks.

The reason a $5 price level is often considered the standard is because many brokerages wont allow a stock under that price to be shorted or bought on margin. Then there are brokerages without any price limit for shorting stocks.

Its also generally true that penny stocks tend to be a pink sheet or a bulletin board stock (see below), though its imperative to understand that many exchange-listed stocks are also penny stocks. These low-priced exchange-listed stocks have at some point met the same requirements as some of the worlds highest-priced stocks. The low share price may be a temporary situation, not to mention an incredible investment opportunity. The size of the company (market cap) or its exchange has nothing to do with determining whether its a penny stock or not.

One of the riskiest types of stocks to invest in is a pink sheet stock, traded on an over-the-counter quotation system. Before you completely eliminate them from your investment world, its worth doing a little homework because this stigma isnt always deserved.

The size of a company has no bearing on whether a foreign stock is listed in the U.S. market. Many times, they just cant do it for logistical or technical reasons. Therefore, dont use this as a barometer for credibility.

On that note, however, the potential downside of pink sheet stocks appears there are essentially no reporting/disclosure requirements for companies with stocks listed as pink sheet equities. In other words, you may not be able to view any audited accounting statements for these stocks. Many pink sheet companies can and do disclose every single financial statement they produce, however. For that reason, these stocks should be considered on a case-by-case basis.

On the other hand, if a stock trades on the OTC market, or as an OTCBB stock, you can be assured that these companies have met SEC requirements.

This may come as a surprise, but the bulletin board system is not the only over-the-counter game in town. Both pink sheet and NASDAQ markets are OTC markets.

Bulletin board companies dont consider share price when determining if a stock should be listed there, but market cap may be.

Dont judge a bulletin board stock by its cover. Dig a little deeper because some can be stronger and more productive than exchange-listed stocks.

When it comes to determining is a company is considered a micro cap, share price doesnt matter, but it usually has a market cap of $250 million or lessgive or take a few million.

A micro cap status also has nothing to do with where or how a stock trades. The New York Stock Exchanges minimum market cap requirement is only $25 million, so qualifying for an NYSE listing isnt necessarily a sign of great size or strength.

Bottom Line

As you can see, penny stocks, pink sheets, bulletin boards and micro caps all serve different purposes and play the trading game uniquely. In this instance, semantics do matter. Becoming knowledgeable about specific definitions will go a long way in making profitable investments.

Whether youre looking for top stock picks and trading ideas among the penny stock world, bulletin board equities, or micro caps, youll find them at www.smallcapnetwork.com. We explore the information that really matters to find you the best of the best stocks, and to offer highly meaningful market commentary. Sign up for the free e-newsletter today. - 23222

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James Brumley is an expert in the small stock arena covering penny stocks and small cap stocks for over 10 years now. Investors with an appetite for high risk/reward investment ideas should consider getting his free newsletter publication by visiting www.smallcapnetwork.com and subscribing.

How Much A Forex Broker Can Make From A Single Trader?

By Hass67

When you open a currency trading account, you are told by your forex broker that there are no commissions involved in forex trading. New traders take their brokers word as true. Most think that the cost of trading is minimal.

Forex brokers are also known as FCMs (Futures Commission Merchants). They make profits through the bid/ask spread they charge their clients for each currency pairs. This bid/ask spread is your trading cost and profit for your broker.

Lets take a practical example. Bid/ask spreads are usually overlooked by the individual traders as the price they have to pay for trading. So lets calculate what your cost of trading can be in a year.

Suppose, you are day trading the currency markets, 5 times every day. Take away the weekends, when you cant trade, there are 250 trading days for you.

As a day trader, you open and close your position before the end of the day. That means each position is traded 2 times.

Suppose; your start with an account size of $50,000. You are using a leverage of 4 only, you are cautious. So this $50,000 deposit will control (50,000) (4) = $200,000 for you.

Annual Turnover = (5) (250) (2) (200,000) = $500 Million. You can see the annual turnover of your trading is huge! Now lets calculate how much your broker will make and what your trading cost is based on your spread cost. Spread Cost= (Annual Turnover) (spread)/2.

Suppose further, the bid/ask spread offered by the broker is 3 pips. 3 Pips Spread Cost= (500M) (0.0003)/2= $75,000.

Suppose the bid/offer spread charged by the broker is only 2 pips. 2 Pips Spread Cost= (500M) (0.0002)/2= $50,000.

The cost of trading with a 3 pips spread versus a 2 pips is $25,000. This is 50% of your account equity. You can see yourself that a 1 pip difference can result in $25,000 more of trading costs.

You will have to make a profit of $75,000 simply to break even. Trading costs are one of the reasons most active traders fail in the long run. - 23222

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Mr. Ahmad Hassam has done Masters from Harvard University. He is interested in day trading and swing trading stocks and currencies. Learn Forex Nitty Gritty. Read about Trend Forex System. Try Netpicks Forex Signal Service.

Seven Secrets to Financial Empowerment in 2009

By Trisha

As you work to fulfill your dreams in the field of real estate investing I want you to embrace your future and do everything in your power to help ensure your success despite the challenges youll face along the way. Ive identified 7 financial keys that can unlock the door to success for you and others you may come in contact with along the way.

There are a lot of things you can do every day that can help determine whether you reach the pinnacle of success or remain in the valley of missed opportunity, but very few things will figure as prominently as your finances. Financial gurus got it right when they say that if you dont control your money it controls you! Heres how to regain control of your financial future one step at a time.

Control Your Thinking " You should get motivated and fired up every day! Instead of listening to negative people complain about high gas prices, inflation, or politics, tap into a good motivational book, CD, or seminar that will do something for you other than raise your blood pressure. Unless youre a member of OPEC or on the board of an oil company you cant control prices. However, by controlling your thinking and your thought processes you can build your own cartel of real estate investment properties!

What I am saying, however, is that if youre clear about exactly where your money goes youll have more control over reducing unnecessary, frivolous expenses. Think before you say, Charge it! If you dont really need another John Tesh video " dont buy it! Sooner or later Blockbuster will have it for 49 cents.

Control Your Habits " I dont want to offend anyone here, but its very easy to have expensive habits that can reduce the pool of money you have when you need it. It could be $4-$5 cups of coffee, cigarettes, or other substances. Aside from the potential long term impact some habits can have on your health, they can also take money away from your investing activities. Take control of the kinds of things you spend your money on. Youll be surprised by how much extra cash you can come up with after just 30 days!

Control Your Time " This is one of the most difficult areas to control because time is a commodity that is in such short supply. Its very easy to waste countless hours in front of a television set or hunched over a computer surfing from one web site to another. By taking control of how and where you spend your time you can financially empower yourself by freeing up precious minutes " and hours " for more lucrative opportunities. A great way to save time is by outsourcing routine or mundane tasks to others. Not only will you close more deals, but youll have more free time for your family and leisure activities you enjoy.

Control Your Giving " Theres nothing more empowering and fulfilling than giving money away. You want to make a regular habit of giving to charities or organizations you believe in. But it is possible to go overboard by trying to help too much.

Control Your Debt " In many ways this goes hand in hand with controlling your spending because for many investors (especially brand new ones with unrealistic expectations) their first inclination is to whip out a credit card for routine purchases.

Control Your Habits " I dont want to offend anyone here, but its very easy to have expensive habits that can reduce the pool of money you have when you need it. It could be $4-$5 cups of coffee, cigarettes, or other substances. Aside from the potential long term impact some habits can have on your health, they can also take money away from your investing activities. Take control of the kinds of things you spend your money on. Youll be surprised by how much extra cash you can come up with after just 30 days!

By keeping your balances low you free up additional funds for additional property purchases. Not only can credit cards charge hefty interest rates, they make it very easy to spend more than you otherwise might. Fast food restaurants dont take plastic because theyre dedicated to superior customer service. They want to make it as easy as possible to Super Size " your waist line and their bottom line.

Control Your Spending " By taking control of your spending you can have a much bigger say in the types of deals you have available to you. This process starts with having " and sticking to " a realistic and attainable budget. Im not suggesting you should sell your TV and hit your kids up for gas money in exchange for taking them to t-ball practice.

Control Your Thinking " You should get motivated and fired up every day! Instead of listening to negative people complain about high gas prices, inflation, or politics, tap into a good motivational book, CD, or seminar that will do something for you other than raise your blood pressure. Unless youre a member of OPEC or on the board of an oil company you cant control prices. However, by controlling your thinking and your thought processes you can build your own cartel of real estate investment properties!

These are just a few things you can do to financially empower yourself. Put these into practice today, perfect them " and make them your own! The secret to financial empowerment is really no secret at all. The secret lies in actually applying them in your life today and make tomorrow lucrative. Start now and live the life youve been dreaming about! - 23222

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If you dream about being a real estate investor it can all become reality. All you need to do is follow Charissa Crawley's step by step guide, click here for more information.