http://stocks.about.com/ Stocks http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/10/diversifying-your-stock-portfolio-means-more-than-you-think.htm <p>You probably know it isn't smart to put all of your investments in a single stock.</p> <p> Diversifying your stock portfolio is a smart way to reduce - but not eliminate - risk.</p> <p> But, what is the best way to diversify?</p> <p> <i><br /> Follow me on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://twitter.com/stocksguide">Twitter</a></i></p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/10/diversifying-your-stock-portfolio-means-more-than-you-think.htm">Diversifying Your Stock Portfolio Means More Than You Think</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/">About.com Stocks</a> on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 01:08:57.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/10/diversifying-your-stock-portfolio-means-more-than-you-think.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/10/diversifying-your-stock-portfolio-means-more-than-you-think.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://stocks.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/10/diversifying-your-stock-portfolio-means-more-than-you-think.htm&zItl=Diversifying Your Stock Portfolio Means More Than You Think">Email this</a></p> http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/10/diversifying-your-stock-portfolio-means-more-than-you-think.htm 2010-02-10T01:08:57Z http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/08/what-should-investors-do-in-volatile-stock-market.htm <p>The stock market has gone up - should you sell?</p> <p> The stock market has gone down - should you buy?</p> <p> These are common questions that make investing in the stock market a nerve-wracking experience for many.</p> <p> The answer to these two questions is yes or no.</p> <p> <i><br /> Follow me on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://twitter.com/stocksguide">Twitter</a></i></p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/08/what-should-investors-do-in-volatile-stock-market.htm">What Should Investors Do in Volatile Stock Market?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/">About.com Stocks</a> on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 01:02:58.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/08/what-should-investors-do-in-volatile-stock-market.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/08/what-should-investors-do-in-volatile-stock-market.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://stocks.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/08/what-should-investors-do-in-volatile-stock-market.htm&zItl=What Should Investors Do in Volatile Stock Market?">Email this</a></p> http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/08/what-should-investors-do-in-volatile-stock-market.htm 2010-02-08T01:02:58Z http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/03/major-types-of-risk-for-stock-investors.htm <p>Investing in stocks is a risky business. There are some risks you have some control over and others that you can only guard against.</p> <p> Thoughtful investment selections that meet your goals and risk profile keep individual stock and bond risks at an acceptable level. </p> <p> Here are four risks you should know about.</p> <p> <i><br /> Follow me on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://twitter.com/stocksguide">Twitter</a></i></p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/03/major-types-of-risk-for-stock-investors.htm">Major Types of Risk for Stock Investors</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/">About.com Stocks</a> on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 01:32:47.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/02/03/major-types-of-risk-for-stock-investors.htm">Permalink</a> | <a 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question assumptions.</p> <p> Are booms and busts an inevitable part of investing in the stock market?</p> <p> The past decade saw two dramatic boom-bust cycles and the question facing stock investors is are we headed for another roller coaster ride.</p> <p> The savvy investor will ask questions and question assumptions.</p> <p> <i><br /> Follow me on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://twitter.com/stocksguide">Twitter</a></i></p> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/01/17/stock-market-boom-bust-cycle-and-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-one.htm">Stock Market Boom-Bust Cycle and How to Prepare for the Next One</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/">About.com Stocks</a> on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 at 01:58:43.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/01/17/stock-market-boom-bust-cycle-and-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-one.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/01/17/stock-market-boom-bust-cycle-and-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-one.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://stocks.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/01/17/stock-market-boom-bust-cycle-and-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-one.htm&zItl=Stock Market Boom-Bust Cycle and How to Prepare for the Next One">Email this</a></p> http://stocks.about.com/b/2010/01/17/stock-market-boom-bust-cycle-and-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-one.htm 2010-01-17T01:58:43Z