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I can field general questions about the stock market and investing. The best ways to analyze stocks for investing, general financial questions about the markets, and questions about companies.
I am a research analyst for a quantitative stock market research firm. I also have extensive research, writing, and teaching experience in the field of US history with an emphasis on US foreign policy and international relations.
Various newspaper Op-Eds "Cold War in South Florida Historic Research Study" US Park Service, 2004
BA in US History and French MA in US History PhD ABD in US History
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Hi Gary, sorry for the delay, I answered this and forgot to hit "send" after the spell check. Your best bet for bonds is to go to the Treasury website here: http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ebonds/res_e_bonds_eeratesa
Gary, the quick answer is "yes," all of the major stock trading services allow you to purchase and manage stocks with little hassle. Etrade, scottrade, tdameritrade, etc will all work at a considerable
James, Successful investing takes discipline, education, and patience. A plan should be established and strictly followed for decades. My suggestion is to spend the next six months researching. Start
Rajesh, to invest in US stocks you need an account with a US stock broker. There are many such brokers available on the internets--etrade, scottrade, firsttrade, etc. As long as your local host
Hi Dave, Given your question, it seems to me there are only two possible answers: 1. move to cash/"safe" bonds and out of equities. 2. short equities. If you had iron-clad knowledge of the
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