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Holding the course: investing for the long-term


Posted: 11 Dec 2008 02:02 AM CST

New York Stock Exchange, New York City.
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[This article was posted on 11 December 2007 on fivecentstencents.blogspot.com]

This is one of the toughest challenges facing us in our journey towards financial freedom. The ability to buy and HOLD and not to be tempted by what is happening in the markets to sell either to cut loss or take profit.

Equities have a role to play in our investment portfolio
Stocks and shares (or equities) have a role to play in our financial freedom journey. If you have an interest in general knowledge, about business and companies performance and are able to understand basic economics and how it works in the real world, investing in equities is one way to grow your money if you take a measured, responsible approach to it. Punting or speculating on share fluctuations on a hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis is NOT investing. Continue reading

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Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt in Stock Markets


Posted: 12 Aug 2008 08:11 PM CDT

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I posted this article a year ago on National Day last year, 9 August 2007 relating to fear, uncertainty and doubt in stock markets. Continue reading