Online Investing

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Many investors find it more efficient to trade and manage their portfolios online. This requires a fair amount of education and research. Through our Online Investing section, we offer investors everything from the basics to the latest financial tools.

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Analyst Info - This page shows graphical representations of a company's Consensus Recommendation, Detailed Analyst Recommendation, 12 Month Price Target Range, Earnings Surprise, Momentum (4 Weeks), Detailed Estimates Submitted, Earnings Growth, Price/Earnings, Consensus Earnings Forecasts and PEG Ratio.

Online Investing Articles

Diversification, Planners, and Brokers

Of course you want your investments to grow. Here are some tips on diversification, choosing a broker and choosing a financial planner.

Before you can invest for the future, you need to have money put aside for the present. Don't be forced to liquidate some investments when an emergency arises. Build an emergency fund of three to six months' living expenses, and you'll be giving your online investments the best possible chance to grow.

Investing in Stock

Equities have been the road to wealth for many investors, but selecting the right ones for your portfolio is a difficult process. Chasing after the latest hot tip is no better than taping a newspaper stock page to a dartboard and throwing a dart. Take time to do some homework. This article is a good place to start in your search for unbiased advice for investing online.

Money Market Comparison Chart

This chart provides a quick comparison of rates on the three major types of money market accounts -- taxable mutual funds, nontaxable mutual funds, and money market deposit accounts.

Check out our list of high yielding money market accounts and money market mutual funds:

Margin Trading

It's no secret that the advent of credit did wonders to beef up our modern economy, and the stock market has been no exception. While most new online investors buy stock through traditional cash accounts, there is another way.

Two Sides to Every Trade

One of the hardest concepts for a new investor to grasp is the idea that every single trade represents a difference in perception between you and whoever's on the other side of the transaction. What do you know that the other guy doesn't?

Analyze Mutual Fund and ETF Fees and Expenses

Fees and expenses can vary widely from fund to fund. Here�s a tool to help you compare how sales loads, fees, commissions, and other fund expenses can affect returns. Even small differences in expenses can make a big difference in your return over time.

How to Trade Options

Stock options are an incredibly versatile online investment flavor. Despite their reputation as an instrument for high-rollers, there are several conservative options strategies almost anyone can employ. Sophisticated investors find options can be highly profitable.

Test Your Financial Knowledge

Today, more than 84 million Americans and countless others around the world invest in the U.S. equities markets, some directly, others through pension plans, mutual funds, and other vehicles. The NASD recently surveyed investors to get an idea of what people know - and what people may not know - about investing. See how you stack up against other investors.