Things are more than a little crazy on the stock market right now. Yesterday, when the news of the Fed liquidity plan came to light, the stock market did a little jump for joy. Today, as the implications of the plan sink in, stocks are crashing. Again.
But, as Money magazine points out, dumping all of your stock may not be the best option:
So even though your gut may be telling you otherwise, you don’t want to abandon stocks. Nor do you want to embark on what may seem like a plausible strategy of getting out now with the idea of …read more

With the stock market as it is, investing may seem like a risky proposition. And this is especially true for the real estate sector, and related sectors. However, if you have the risk tolerance for it, and if you choose carefully, you might find some winners in bargain-priced real estate investment trusts.
What are real estate investment trusts?
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are specific companies. These companies are comprised of a variety of real estate related properties and concerns, such as mortgage lenders, warehouses, residential property and/or commercial properties. They are traded on the stock market like equities, which makes them …read more

This month’s Theme Day for the B5 Business Channel is “Fear.” My entry is about risk tolerance. But you can see other great entries by heading over to the Muse on FEAR post over at Small Business Boomers.

One of the things that makes people fearful when it comes to investing is the idea of loss. Some people are more afraid of loss than others, and so they aren’t willing to risk very much. Others can handle the bigger losses. How much you risk you can stand — what you are willing to lose — is sometimes referred to as risk tolerance. And before you invest, it is important to take a look at your own risk tolerance.
Risk tolerance is more than just fear. It involves your financial as well as your emotional state. Indeed, you need to …read more

One of the trends sweeping the investment world is green investing. From ETFs to mutual funds to alternative energy companies, green investing is as hot as global warming. And right now, there could be some good bargains in it for you. With stock market trying to recover, there are some deals, especially in terms of solar stocks and biofuels. But watch out! In order to invest in these types of vehicles, you need to have adequate risk tolerance.
The idea is to figure out how much risk your investment portfolio can handle. Even though many green investing vehicles are offering great …read more