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		<title>Using the Forex Currency Trading System</title>
		<link>http://singaporeprofit.com/2010/04/29/using-the-forex-currency-trading-system/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When using the Forex currency trading system, there are many different factors that people need to be aware of. Fortunately, today there are many different simulation games that can be played that use the real quotes in them, but allow people to practice making the trades without risking their own money. Since there are so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When using the Forex currency trading system, there are many different factors that people need to be aware of.  Fortunately, today there are many different simulation games that can be played that use the real quotes in them, but allow people to practice making the trades without risking their own money.  Since there are so many different features to learn and tools to learn how to use, such as the Forex currency converters, it is a great idea to try the system out and get familiar with it before risking a lot of money on the market.  The benefit of using the Forex currency trading system is that the people can use the system without having to use a broker or other professional that takes a cut of the profit.  The bad thing about using the system is that the person has to learn on his own and it takes time to learn the ins and outs of the system.</p>
<p>Things to Learn</p>
<p>One of the first things that the people have to learn about the Forex currency trading system is how to read the quotes.  There are pairings that are used in the quotes and the first one is the base currency and the other one is the quote currency.  There is a spread between them which is indicative of whether that trade is one that should be done at that point in time.  Most of the time, when using the Forex currency trading system, a person will buy a pairing at a certain time because they think that the market in a certain economy is going to go up or down depending on the current political situation there.  They then have to wait for a period of time to see what the market does and then they can decide if it is time to cut their losses or to sell and make their profit.</p>
<p>The second thing to learn is just that – they need to learn when it is profitable to buy and sell and what all of the numbers mean.  They need to learn the exchange rates and spreads that happen in the Forex currency trading system so that they can make wise decisions with their money.  They need to learn how to place orders in the system and what it means that an order is still open.  They also need to learn when it is wise to close an order and how to calculate profit or loss.  There is also the need to learn margin calculations as well as interest rate calculations.  They will need to learn what currency hedging is and how it is beneficial to them in the Forex currency trading system. </p>
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		<title>Why Not Make Use Of Forex Charting Software?</title>
		<link>http://singaporeprofit.com/2010/04/26/why-not-make-use-of-forex-charting-software/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Forex]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[More and more people are becoming interested in doing trades in foreign currencies though at the same time too many of these people are also very fearful about suffering losses on account of not having sufficient knowledge and/or experience in the Forex market. In case you are one of these people that lack confidence in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More and more people are becoming interested in doing trades in foreign currencies though at the same time too many of these people are also very fearful about suffering losses on account of not having sufficient knowledge and/or experience in the Forex market. In case you are one of these people that lack confidence in doing profitable Forex trades then you need to first open an online account and then make use of the best Forex charting software. Once you have a virtual account you can then use it to get to know more about Forex trading and also the Forex market – and all this is possible without needing to invest your money and without needing to make any commitments either.</p>
<p>Act Strategically</p>
<p>With the help of a virtual online account and with good Forex charting software you can conduct trades in a more strategic manner and you can also learn Forex trading one step at a time. The fact is that even if you do use Forex charting software but at the same time you are also not too conversant with the flippant nature of the Forex market you will continue to find it difficult to make profitable trades. Forex charting software can however help you decide which the best pair of currencies is, and it can help you trade in a way that suits your particular trading methods.</p>
<p>It also pays to, before using Forex charting software, determine a cut-off point and identify any restrictions that you wish to impose on your trades. In addition, you also need to have a plan for folding a trade and of course, you also need to be sure about whether you are in forex trading for the short or long haul and also whether you wish to become a day trader or not. Finally, you need to work out a timeframe for your trades. Only then can the software help you make a profit.</p>
<p>You can also use Forex charting software to view which direction the Forex market is taking. And, by determining how much you can afford to lose and by identifying a target profit you can use your Forex charting software to systematically act in a way that ensures that you don’t lose more than you can afford while at the same time you can also rest assured that the software will strive to help you realize your targeted profits.</p>
<p>Automated Forex trading software can make trades for you even when you are asleep – or at least that is what the makers of various such software claim their software can do. With this aid you can expect to do what the financial experts are doing and so even if you are not very knowledgeable about Forex you can still rest easy knows that the software will make the right moves to help you earn a tidy profit.</p>
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		<title>A Day Trading Stock Tip By Itself Won’t Do You Much Good</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before getting started with learning about how you too can use a day trading stock tip it is necessary to be familiar with the concept of day trading which is a form of stock trading in which all trades (buying and selling) are done within a given day. Day trading also differs from stock trading [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before getting started with learning about how you too can use a day trading stock tip it is necessary to be familiar with the concept of day trading which is a form of stock trading in which all trades (buying and selling) are done within a given day. Day trading also differs from stock trading and so it is necessary for an uninitiated trader (and even experts) to use whatever day trading stock tips they can find so as to minimize risks and maximize profits.</p>
<p>Being Experienced And Knowledgeable Helps</p>
<p>There are fortunately many different day trading stock tips that you are sure to come across that are also in fact available from numerous sources. To make the best use of whatever day trading stock tip you find it is necessary to be experienced and knowledgeable as well as well versed in how the markets move. For example, if you understand the movement of the markets you can learn to pick a stock that stands to appreciate by as much as hundred percent in a given day and this is how you can double your investment.</p>
<p>The unfortunate truth is that only very experienced and knowledgeable investors know how to find stocks that may double up in a day. Therefore, for a newbie investor that does not have the knowledge of how the market moves it is necessary to heed a simple day trading stock tip and that is to invest small amounts of money till such time that they become experienced enough and confident enough to make more substantial investments.</p>
<p>Furthermore, even when you do get a day trading stock tip you must learn to use it in the proper manner. This in turn means that you have to know the correct source from where to get and trust day trading stock picks. The right source means that you stand a better chance of turning a stock into a gold mine while the wrong source would mean having to endure substantial losses. A good source for day trading stock tips is a site called momentumstockpick.com.</p>
<p>With the right day trading stock tip such as is provided by momentumstockpick.com any trader – experienced or otherwise – can learn to pick a hot stock and especially one that has a momentum – and in this way they can earn good returns on their investment.</p>
<p>Today, day trading stock online has become the norm rather than the exception. Day traders find that trading online in commodities and in currencies is a lot more flexible convenient and efficient and with greater execution speeds it is easy to see why. And, this realization will also make you want to join in and trade online.</p>
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		<title>The Forex Automated Trading: Faster Execution Means Increased Trade Volumes</title>
		<link>http://singaporeprofit.com/2010/01/31/the-forex-automated-trading-faster-execution-means-increased-trade-volumes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The concept of automated Forex trading system is mind-catching for a trader.</strong></p>
<p> Before the automation trading system of the Forex market, exchange-traded futures market was the first to switch on automation. Then, the traders on the Interbank spot FX market decided to follow the latest trend and also moved to the new system.</p>
<p> <a href="http://forexandpips.com/"title="Automated Forex Trading System"  onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/forexandpips.com');">Automated Forex trading system</a> allows traders to execute their trade on spot Forex market automatically and anytime of the day, based on existing technical indicators and custom trading rules. There are several characteristics included in the automated trading system, such as:</p>
<p> • Automatic trailing stops especially when the trader is losing in a specific trade position;<br /> • Account equity management;<br /> • Stop and/or limit orders;<br /> • Discretionary market orders; and<br /> • Several technical analysis indicators within your discretion for enabling trend-following systems.</p>
<p> Automated Forex trading systems supports most of the following indicators (the technical support will depend on the technology, and also on the available features of the system):</p>
<p> • WMA (weighted moving average);<br /> • EMA (exponential moving average);<br /> • SMA (simple moving average);<br /> • VMA (variable moving average);<br /> • TMA (triangular moving average);<br /> • TSMA (time series moving average);<br /> • WATR (wilder’s average true range);<br /> • VHF (vertical horizontal filter);<br /> • Standard deviation;<br /> • Trailing stops;<br /> • Mass index;<br /> • Fixed limits and stops, and others.</p>
<p> The success of the automation process to <a href="http://forexandpips.com/"title="The Forex Market"  onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/forexandpips.com');">The Forex market</a> is credited to several factors, as follows:</p>
<p> <strong>• Its ability to perform or execute trades in real time.</strong> Due to the automation, a trader can close trades within a few milliseconds. This  is impossible in manual systems, as previous trades are normally closed after several hours. Additionally, there are also instances wherein a trader incurs several losses in a row in the market that prevents him from making any fresh investments. Thus, with automated Forex trading system, this problem could be avoided.</p>
<p> <strong>• Its ability to greater diversification.</strong> Due to the existence automated trading system now in place, a trader can invest in various local as well as international markets with all varying time zones. This means that you can place trade or close deals with different traders from various markets around the world no matter what time.</p>
<p> <strong>• Its ability to analyze short-term data.</strong> This is not possible  in manual trading system. Thus, traders using automated system have the bigger advantage since they can predict market trends in less than an hour.</p>
<p> If you will consolidate the features as well as the benefits of automated Forex trading system, you will conclude the following: with the Forex market on automation, you will be able to place more trades on a single day, though increasing the average volume trades daily.</p>
<p> For further clarification on the conclusion. Let us take the following scenario: If you are trading using the manual system, you will notice that it takes time before a trader confirms if he will accept your deal or not. He will look on the market condition first as well as the exchange rate of the currencies that you are trading within the same market. However, if it takes time before a transaction will be finalized; there would be fewer trade volumes.</p>
<p> If you are using the automated Forex trading system, the evaluation of exchange rates and market conditions could be done just in a few minutes, given that Forex data are now updated in real time. After less than an hour, you may be able to take your position whether you will push through the deal or not. If a Forex transaction per trader is averaging within an hour, a single trader can place as much as 8 trades within the regular trading hours (if he is following the day trading schedule) and additional trades beyond the regular trading hours. There are thousands of traders in just a single market who can place such average number of trade per day. Combining it with the number of Forex markets around the world, the figure is huge enough.</p>
<p> Additionally, the technology is changing continuously, though there is a tendency that the average number of trades per day will grow, thus a possibility of increased trade volumes on daily basis. With faster trade execution, that is a certain possibility.</p>
<p> Be thankful, the Forex market is now at the helm of automation. Now, faster transactions make earning money through Forex trading easier.</p>
<p>If you would like to have more information please click here: <a href="http://forexandpips.com/"title="Automated Forex Trading"  onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/forexandpips.com');">Automated Forex Trading</a></p>
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		<title>Where Can I Learn About Life Insurance Coverage Prices?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life Insurance is the finest alternative for any loss of income due to the death of a family member.  A good life plan determines the rise and fall of your rates. term life insurance quotes on line To find appropriate insurance policies, a person can either search the Internet or communicate directly with insurance companies. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Life Insurance is the finest alternative for any loss of income due to the death of a family member.  A good life plan determines the rise and fall of your rates. <a href="http://www.quick-online-insurance-quote.com/term-life-insurance-quotes-online.html" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.quick-online-insurance-quote.com');">term life insurance quotes on line</a> To find appropriate insurance policies, a person can either search the Internet or communicate directly with insurance companies.  </p>
<p> The kinds of rate plans fall into three main types &#8211; preferred, standard, and preferred plus.  To obtain highly beneficial preferred plus and preferred, a person has to consider certain health measures.  A client has to qualify for the health check ups for blood pressure and cholesterol to obtain a preferred rate.  There is the implication that people will get a better rate if they have a healthy physique.   If you have a minor health issue you can still easily get the standard rate.  Customers without history of drug or alcohol abuse may also receive preferred plus rates. </p>
<p> Insurance company websites can help you with rate comparison.  This helps a person to find the best life coverage rates.  We can calculate economical strength of numerous life insurers listed in the market via their website   Life insurance rates are based on two main factors: hobbies and your record of health.   The is extreme contrast between the rates given in a plan and that of real life. <a href="http://www.quick-online-insurance-quote.com/whole-life-insurance-quotes-online.html" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.quick-online-insurance-quote.com');">whole life quote</a>.</p>
<p> Where to get a plan or policy?  This common question arises in peoples minds before the purchase of life insurance policies.  You can safely discuss coverage plans and rates with a financial expert who specializes in them.  The best method to achieve a best life insurance rate is to give honest health information to the insurer.  In many industry websites offer free quotes of decreased life rates </p>
<p> After police holder death the policies protect the family member by way of help to offer repayment of loans, inheritance tax payment and protect a business from loss of the owner  There are two key categories of the life insurance plans: The single life plan and joint life plans.   The kind of policy and the amount of coverage both are factors that decide the amount to be paid </p>
<p> Research shows that women, on the average, live longer than men, thus life insurance companies often offer lower premiums to female customers.  Age of the human being also plays an important role in account of insurance policies.  You can get  an affordable life policy if you have good health and a safe job.   Participating in dangerous activities as well as being obese cause the price to be steeper.  If you can, before you buy any policy, if is best if you will shed any excess pounds and give up any risky sports.    </p>
<p> The selection of term life policies cuts down the costs again by a great deal.  The term life plans avoid all type of extra investment and hence, provides a low cost basis. The rates and the premium remain the same for the selected period.  </p>
<p> A person has to spend some time to make a thorough study on life insurance quotes and rates to obtain a reasonable one. In brief, a person has to concentrate on his well being prior to the purchase of life insurance policies.  This implies that more better the health factor, more affordable is your policy. <a href="http://www.quick-online-insurance-quote.com/compare-online-life-insurance-quotes.html" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.quick-online-insurance-quote.com');">compare on line life insurance quotes</a>.</p>
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		<title>Daihatsu Copen and Car Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’ve got a good bonus recently, and I’m itching to change my 4 and a half year old car. The rubber in front that protects the car engine has dropped, and I have no time to get that fixed. Interestingly, my father says the car owner who has the exact same colour and model as me at the same block faces the same problem too. When I went to check, the same rubber tubing is sagging too.</p>
<p>The car dealers tell me that once my car is over 5 years old, the value will fall dramatically and thus told me to change. I’m not sure whether they just want to make money or they are really ‘kind’ enough to warn me. My previous agent told me not to change since I will face a big loss, but that was one or two years ago.</p>
<p>One way to check how much your vehicle can fetch is to look at the <a href="http://singaporeprofit.com/2007/11/30/car-loan-debt/" >PARF Rebate Amount and the COE Rebate Amount</a>. You can try different intended de-registration dates in order to see the depreciating value. You can go to <a href="http://onemotoring.com.sg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/onemotoring.com.sg');">onemotoring.com.sg</a> to check your value.</p>
<p>One reason why I did not change my car earlier is that the loan amount was way higher than what my car would fetch, but when I just checked the amount again, I only need to top up $2000 plus to clear my <a href="http://singaporeprofit.com/2007/11/30/car-loan-debt/" >car loan</a>.</p>
<p>However, considering that the car is a depreciating asset (in accounting terms) but a liability in wealth creation terms, is there a need for me to change cars?</p>
<p>If I sell my car now, it means that I have spent more than $10000 per year on it. There is no recovering of such a loss. I would need to put down another sum of money to bring down the loan repayment period. I will not take another 10-year loan for an automobile anymore because the period for minimising loss is too long.</p>
<p><img width="333" src="http://singaporeprofit.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/daihatsucopen.jpg" alt="Daihatsu Copen" height="221" /><br />
I’m actually eyeing a selfish but extremely cute car, the Daihatsu Copen, which fulfils my wish for a sports car lookalike without the fuel-thirsty engines. This car is supposed to be extremely efficient by reaching 18km per litre, compared to my current 13-14km per litre. However, it doesn’t make financial sense to own this for a short period of time before we start a family and thus changing to a sedan again. Unless it is a second car, which makes sense as it is a two-seater, but having a second car is even more money wasting.</p>
<p>The other car is a Toyota Vios which is cheaper than my current car, but I think the engine is loud during the test drive. What’s nice is the free sports bodykit. Apart from this, I’m a Honda lover. My family has had 5 Hondas since we started buying cars.</p>
<p>In the end, I decided to plonk that fat bonus into another investment plan, known as Landbanking. More on that another time.</p>
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		<title>Gambling Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Singaporeans love to gamble, from 4D to Toto, from soccer to mahjong, and now that with the Integrated Resorts coming up, casino gambling will be another way to gamble. There is no short cut to making money, but there are some online casinos to check out before the casinos are really up. There are low [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Singaporeans love to gamble, from 4D to Toto, from soccer to mahjong, and now that with the Integrated Resorts coming up, casino gambling will be another way to gamble. There is no short cut to making money, but there are some online casinos to check out before the casinos are really up. There are low barriers to entry, and we do not have to pay $100 just to enter the casino.</p>
<p>Pro360 collates information on many of the online casinos. Such online casinos are governed by governments and they will let customers win some money in order to get repeat customers.</p>
<p>They provide ratings on various casinos for various games. <a href="http://www.pro360.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.pro360.com');">Online poker</a>, blackjack, slots and bingo are some of the games available. The website offers some gambling tips and advices. When the player plays for too long, the house will gain the upper hand. It is thus important for the player to set targets and limits before playing online. Just like stocks, the players must be able to set a target to cut loss.</p>
<p>Casinos with big payouts and best bonuses are listed and rated. Apart from the editors’ ratings, players also rate the online casinos. They also provide sign up bonuses, so check them out before playing for real.</p>
<p>I know of many people who go to Genting Highlands to gamble. They have to take a long coach ride and the rooms are extremely small. With online casinos, they can do that in the comfort of their own homes. Having a credit card allows players to get started. Winnings and losses are charged to the card.</p>
<p>Let’s face it, some people simply love to gamble. They feel that they can make some money out of it, while others gamble to while away time. Whatever the reason, just like other games and investments, there should be proper limits set and psychological warfare is more important than whether the casinos do proper payouts. Be a responsible adult.</p>
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		<title>Cutting Stock Losses: Not Painful actually</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent volality of the stock market has taken many people by surprise. I had experienced this same euphoria 7 years ago when I first started on unit trusts, and bought a unit trust that crashed badly. I still have that to remind me of my mistake in my inability to cut losses. This is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The recent volality of the stock market has taken many people by surprise. I had experienced this same euphoria 7 years ago when I first started on unit trusts, and bought a unit trust that crashed badly. I still have that to remind me of my mistake in my inability to cut losses. This is a quick update because I’m really up to my ears in work, studies and courses.</p>
<p>I finally cut my recent losses completely, because the stocks went below 8% of the price I bought them at. 8% is the cut loss percentage for traders. However, because I was unable to sell them at the prices I want, I had to sell them at a lower price, so I chalked up a bit of losses, though they are manageable losses.</p>
<p>I’ve learnt my lesson on cutting losses, because the first time <a href="http://singaporeprofit.com/2007/07/05/brokerage-charges/ " >I tried for my first stock</a>, I did not do that completely. It was just like having a <a href="http://www.adam-khoo.com/98/do-you-want-to-achieve-more-in-life-first-be-grateful-for-what-you-have/ " onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.adam-khoo.com');">gangrenous toe and not amputating it</a>, then letting the wound fester until you had to cut away the entire legs. I had let the first stock plunged until I finally saw the light, and sold it. I had misunderstood MACD until recently.</p>
<p>As for the other two stocks I held, they were just slightly below the cut loss price, so it was ok. Strangely, I felt calm when I sold my stocks, which meant I am feeling detached. I don’t feel the panic that newspapers like to write about in their headlines: Panicky speculators sold at a loss during stock market free fall.</p>
<p>Interestingly enough, I received news that there are many traders who are laughing their way to the bank because they had made huge profits from shorting the market. One even made half a million! I have not learnt how to do this, so even though I had anticipated the crash, I did not act on my instincts. This is something I have to improve on.</p>
<p>The great part is I’ve overcome my psychological barrier on protecting my capital. When I have more time to take a breather, I’ll load up my ammunition and get started again.</p>
<p>Sarah Tan &#8211; <a href="http://SingaporeProfit.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/SingaporeProfit.com');">SingaporeProfit.com</a></p>
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		<title>Hefty Brokerage Charges</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brokerage Charges are so hefty for small time investors! My first trades were conducted last week, and due to my small investment, I had to pay a minimum sum of $25 per trade, instead of a small percentage. I bought two stocks, which meant that I had to pay $50. As one of the stocks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brokerage Charges are so hefty for small time investors! My first trades were conducted last week, and due to my small investment, I had to pay a minimum sum of $25 per trade, instead of a small percentage. I bought two stocks, which meant that I had to pay $50. As one of the stocks fell more than 10%, I had to cut loss and sell it. However, with the stock hovering around 9% and 12.5%, I decided to sell half of my lots.</p>
<p>That was a bad move. Realisation sank in when I saw that I had to pay $25 to sell my stock. I just bought new stocks, so I had to pay another $25. All in all, I had incurred $100 expenses when I still had not made any money from the stocks.</p>
<p>To counter this problem, a new investor should have enough capital to buy more stocks. A simple calculation for <a href="http://www.poems.com.sg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.poems.com.sg');">Poems </a>shows that it is worth it when you purchase about $9000 per stock. Usually, people buy more than 2 stocks, so to have a decent portfolio, you need about $30000. Another way is to concentrate on just a few stocks when just starting out.</p>
<p>The other thing to note is to sell everything at one go instead of thinking of holding out. I’m now stuck with half of the shares I bought, and if I sell it again at a loss, I will lose even more money. However, an astute investor should know when to cut loss. Since different people have different limits for cutting loss, from 10% to 20%, I will just continue to monitor my shares.</p>
<p>My first goal is to make enough money to cover my fees at a course I’m currently attending, and the next goal is to buy a pda 3G phone for monitoring the stocks on the move and blogging at any time I want. Timeframe &#8211; 1 month</p>
<p>Sarah Tan &#8211; <a href="http://SingaporeProfit.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/SingaporeProfit.com');">SingaporeProfit.com</a></p>
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