John McGaw Archive
Showing 1 - 10 articles of 13
Feb 27, 2010
PF University There are many ratios in investing, but I'm going to focus on the most useful ones. Read Article Ratios can be complex, but wise investors know them well
Feb 20, 2010
PF University It is usually agreed that casinos should, in the public interest, be inaccessible and expensive. And perhaps the same is true of the Stock Exchange". Read Article Picking shares for a portfolio has a lot to do with unseens
Feb 13, 2010
PF University Most investors understand that shares rise and fall, but not everyone appreciates how they become available for public trading in the first place. Read Article Short-term profits to be made as shares go to market
Feb 06, 2010
PF University Today, I am going to teach you about four types of preference shares (and mention warrants) that a company can issue. Remember, preference shares are less risky than ordinary shares, but won't give you the same returns. Read Article The advantages of being a 'preferred' investor
Jan 30, 2010
PF University If you own a stock, you have a legal stake in the fortunes of that company, reflected in the share price, and a legal say in its control, represented by your voting rights. Read Article Take stock of the companies you invest in
Jan 23, 2010
PF University Indices are general guides to the performance of stock markets, and they show you how well (or badly) overall markets are doing. So how can you use them to your benefit? Read Article Indices are rough tools, not crystal balls
Jan 16, 2010
PF University Investment and risk go cap in hand, so before we start looking at how to invest, I want to make some important observations on the nature of risk. Read Article Logic and discipline can mitigate the risk of investment
Jan 09, 2010
PF University It is now time to learn about investing, which concerns making more money out of your invested money. Read Article Debunking myths behind investment portfolio creation
Jan 02, 2010
PF University Pension planning conjures up distant scenes of infirmity and incapacity, which is why we prefer to call it long-term saving or retirement planning. Read Article My top students will start planning their pensions now
Dec 26, 2009
PF University Life insurance, as we learnt last week, is there to cover a potential liability if you die, whether resulting from an accident, natural causes or illness. Read Article Invest in medical insurance now - the price only goes up
