Investment Strategies

The methods used to analyze securities and make investment decisions fall into two very broad categories: fundamental and technical analysis. Learn the core differences in these strategies and how to use each analysis effectively. For…

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A stop loss order can protect an investor's portfolio when it is left unattended. Find out more about this market order and how it can work for you. For more Investopedia videos, check out; http://www.investopedia.com/video/ source

Find out what separates these two market orders and what they can do for you. For more Investopedia videos, check out; http://www.investopedia.com/video/ source

Find out what value investing is and how you can put it to work for your investment portfolio. For more Investopedia videos, check out; http://www.investopedia.com/video/ source

Find out what an investing style is and how to figure out which one suits you. For more Investopedia videos, check out; http://www.investopedia.com/video/ source

As a cost-effective way to achieve a broadly diversified portfolio, including hard-to-own (but worthwhile) assets, ETFs are hard to beat. For more Investopedia videos, check out; http://www.investopedia.com/video/ source

You can use these securities for more than just indexing. Explore the spectrum of possible ETF strategies. For more Investopedia videos, check out; http://www.investopedia.com/video/ source

Investors looking for a low-risk alternative to increase their investment returns should consider writing covered calls on the stock they have in IRAs. This conservative approach to trading options can produce additional revenue,…

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