Money Talks

Position Management: Have a Plan and Stick to It

Apr 07, 2023

A Note from Keith: Today we’ll wrap up our special four-part series, “Foundations of Wealth.” After careful consideration, I’ve decided that today will be the last Money Talks article for a while as we look to focus on some new and exciting endeavors. I wanted to share my sincere gratitude for your support, readership, and feedback over the years. You…

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Position Sizing: How Much You Buy Matters More Than What You Buy

Mar 31, 2023

Editor’s Note: In this special four-part series, “Foundations of Wealth,” we spotlight the miscues to avoid, the hype to ignore, and the powerful basics to embrace. The goal: To help you win in good markets and bad — and to deliver that “edge” Wall Street hopes you’ll never find. In my last essay I talked about asset allocation — how it’s important to have…

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Asset Allocation: How a Balanced Investment Diet Builds Up Money Muscle

Mar 24, 2023

Editor’s Note: In this special four-part series, “Foundations of Wealth,” we spotlight the miscues to avoid, the hype to ignore, and the powerful basics to embrace. The goal: To help you win in good markets and bad — and to deliver that “edge” Wall Street hopes you’ll never find. In my previous essay, I discussed how in the financial research business, “stock picking” gets…

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Foundations of Wealth: Three Power Moves That’ll Keep You Safe – And Deliver That Winning Edge

Mar 17, 2023

Editor’s Note: In this special four-part series, “Foundations of Wealth,” we spotlight the miscues to avoid, the hype to ignore and the powerful basics to embrace. The goal: To help you win in good markets and bad – and to deliver that “edge” Wall Street hopes you’ll never find. If you’ve been a TradeSmith reader for a while, you’ve seen my face on…

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Searching for Income: The Entry-Level Options Trade That Can Put Cash Right into Your Pocket

Mar 10, 2023

When I talk or write about trading options on stocks, the most-frequent reaction I get is that they’re just too risky – that it’s just too easy to lose money with them. That’s actually not true. In fact, there’s a bigger risk in not trading options. By avoiding this slice of the capital markets, investors are missing out on one of the…

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As Uncertainty Becomes the ‘New Normal,’ We Give You Two Stocks for Your Watchlist 

Mar 03, 2023

When I spotted a report that bacon prices in December had experienced their biggest one-month decline since 2019, it was like the words lit up and then jumped off the page.  You have to understand… I’m a “bacon guy.” I’m the guy who believes you “fix” a salad by heaping on chunks of crispy bacon… with a generous sprinkle of…

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The No. 1 Investment Factor I’m Focused on Today

Feb 24, 2023

Between surging inflation and stocks and bonds plunging in unison for the first time in decades, 2022 was incredibly challenging for most investors.  Unfortunately, 2023 could be shaping up to be even worse.  You see, the outlook for markets this year is arguably even hazier than it was this time last year.  On the one hand, we’re seeing some “green…

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A Stock Strategy for Every Market Season – And an Income Game Plan You Can’t Afford to Miss

Feb 17, 2023

If you’re a longtime investor, I’m betting you know the name Peter Lynch. Lynch was the author of the mega-bestseller “One Up on Wall Street.” And he popularized the mantra: “Invest in what you know.” His fame – his credibility – was based on some really impressive work in the stock market… as the manager of Magellan, the flagship mutual fund of…

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My Three ‘Rules’ for Winning with Options

Feb 10, 2023

Longtime Money Talks readers know I’m a huge fan of options. In fact, as I mentioned in my year-end note to you, if I had just $5,000 to invest in the markets in 2023, I wouldn’t invest it at all. Rather, I would use options trading strategies to generate consistent gains of around 1% on that money each week. As I mentioned, those…

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This Simple Exercise Can Help You Reach Your Financial Goals

Feb 03, 2023

Last week, I introduced you to the idea of a “position audit.” Using this strategy is as simple as taking a hard look at each of your investments and deciding if they still deserve a place in your portfolio. Yet doing so regularly – once a month, once a quarter, or even once a year, depending on your investment approach…

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