Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, stocks have been one of the best-performing asset classes, and have reliably turned dollars into millions. But they are volatile. Investors happily buy them when they're expensive, and fearfully sell them when they fall in price during a recession, and end up under-performing the very average they're … [Read more...]

If you have some money and are looking to make it grow, it's important to take some time and figure out what your major options are before beginning. This way you can identify, and then avoid, the common pitfalls. Whether you're looking into how to invest money for the first time to start making it grow, or you've done it before and are … [Read more...]

Calculating the sum of future discounted cash flows is the gold standard to determine how much an investment is worth. This guide show you how to use discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair value of most types of investments, along with several example applications. You can either start here from the beginning, or jump to the … [Read more...]

One of the most commonly mixed-up concepts in investing is the difference between market volatility and market risk. Many people treat them identically, which is a mistake. And you can profit from that mistake. One way to look at it is this: Risk is the probability that an investment will result in permanent or long-lasting loss … [Read more...]

There are a handful of time-tested investment strategies that tend to outperform over time. Just as importantly, being able to assess market conditions and valuations, and choose the right investment strategy at the right time, lets you maximize your wealth's growth potential. This article will outline six major types of outperforming … [Read more...]