by Michael Barton | Investing Strategy, Stock Investing
Not enough traders or investors pay the attention they should to trading volume. Traders who trade with a market making strategy – those that buy and sell shares all day, every day – rely on volume for their business model, of course. Price volatility gives them...
by Michael Barton | Economics
A problem for us all Europe is the second largest economy is the world. What happens across the Atlantic affects exporting and importing businesses here, which in turn affects stock market valuations. Investments in European equities and governments bonds will be...
by Michael Barton | Investing Strategy, Passive Investing, Stock Investing
A changing market environment Over the last 100 years, stocks have averaged around a 6.5% real return per annum. This is the biggest reason that investors such as Warren Buffet adopt a buy and hold strategy. It’s why investment advisors tell you that time in the...
by Michael Barton | Investing Strategy, Stock Investing
The cheaper it is, the better value it is. Right? A matter for some confusion, particularly among those new to stock investing, is the question between price and value. So used to regarding price as a measure of value in everyday life, it is sometimes easy to believe...
by Michael Barton | Alternative Investments, Economics, Investing Strategy, Real Estate
September 13th: a day to remember The day starts badly for real people. Jobless claims come in 12,000 higher than expected at 382,000. More people out of work, the jobless rate stuck stubbornly well above 8%. Over 25 million people in the US are now out of work or...
by Michael Barton | Investing Strategy, Portfolio Strategy, Risk Management, Stock Investing
Whatever business an entrepreneur becomes involved in, whether it’s research, or sales, or manufacturing, he will have risk. So do stock traders and investors. Think about a shop keeper. He has the potential to have unsold produce left on his shelves. Perhaps...