What are Dividends?

by Survivor University Published May 08, 2009 | 849 read

When companies make money, they give away part of these earnings to their shareholders. These declared earnings are called dividends. They come in the form of money (cash), stocks and a less likely... read more »

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What is a Bond?

by Survivor University Published April 13, 2009 | 1029 read

A bond is a contract to lend money to a borrower at a predetermined fixed rate of interest. When a bond is issued, it has specifications that are to be listed and respected. There is the issuer,... read more »

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Bear Market Rally

by Survivor University Published March 23, 2009 | 1590 read

A Bear Market Rally describes a trend in which the market undergoes a sharp gain inside of a longer term downtrend (bear market). Bear market rallies are, by definition, short lived and are... read more »

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After-Hours Trading

by Survivor University Published March 11, 2009 | 1638 read

After-hours trading is any market transaction that takes place after the market closes or before it opens. After-hours trading is not new to the stock market; however it is generally more accessible... read more »

Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB)

by Survivor University Published March 11, 2009 | 1114 read

OTCBB stands for "Over the Counter Bulletin Board." The OTCBB is a regulated trading service offered by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) that gives real-time quotes and trade... read more »

Pink Sheet Stocks

by Survivor University Published March 11, 2009 | 1517 read

Pink Sheets refer to the trading of stocks that are not listed on a major exchange or the OTCBB due to the lack of minimum listing requirements or filing financial statements with the SEC (Securities... read more »

Understanding the Bid and Ask Price

by Survivor University Published March 09, 2009 | 1621 read

A bid price is the highest price at which a buyer is willing to purchase a stock. Conversely, the ask price is the lowest price at which a seller is willing to sell a stock. The role of the stock... read more »

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Shooting Star Chart Formation

by Survivor University Published March 05, 2009 | 1687 read

A Shooting Star Formation is a stock chart analytical tool used to predict the future price or direction of a stock. It is generally easiest to interpret a shooting star in a candlestick chart. ... read more »

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How to find Stocks to Short

by Eric LeRiche Published February 20, 2009 | 1805 read

In this bear market it's very hard to find the right stocks to buy and make a good profit from. One thing I have learned is, and it took me awhile to get it through my thick skull, not to look for... read more »

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Short Selling Stock

by Survivor University Published February 18, 2009 | 2397 read

Veteran investors know it is possible to make money in any market and any situation if you understand the fundamentals. Don't believe it? Here is a quick question. How do you make money on a stock... read more »