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I’ve already written about market timing and why I think that market timing doesn’t work. However, I have done some additional research recently after a meeting with a stock broker. No, he wasn’t a wizard or a medium, but still, it feels like he was able to predict the future. He was showing me a trading technique that enables him to use market timing in order to avoid most of the stock market downfalls along with getting on the boat early in case of market up trends. Do you believe that? Here’s …

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I’ll tell you upfront, I’m not a big fan of commodities. In fact, I really don’t understand why there is such a huge buzz around Gold and Oil. If I have the choice between investing in commodities (through ETFs for example) or in companies in this sector, I’ll definitely choose the latter. Here’s why: Most of the price of commodities are based on speculation There are problems in Libya; the oil barrel jumps by $10. There is an economic crunch (2008); the Oil barrel loses 60% of its …

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After making a few trades in 2011, I feel born gain. To be honest, I had totally let my portfolio flow in 2010. My non-decision-making attitude was not driven by either fear or uncertainty; it was driven by laziness! At times, I would rather work on my business (that pays me the highest dividends!) than look at my investment portfolio… no wonder I generated a *huge* 0.52% yield in 2010! But things are changing this year and I am a more active investor. I have also realized that I am going …

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