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The Birth of the Speculator P4

Speculation (in a financial context) is the assumption of the risk of loss, in return for the uncertain possibility of a reward. Only if one may safely say that a particular position involves no risk may one say, strictly speaking, that such a position represents an “investment.” Financial speculation involves the buying, holding, selling, and short-selling of stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, collectibles, real estate, derivatives, or any valuable financial instrument to profit from fluctuations in its price as opposed to buying it for use or for income via methods such as dividends or interest. Speculation represents one of four market roles in Western financial markets, distinct from hedging, long- or short-term investing, and arbitrage.

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The Birth of the Speculator P3

Speculation (in a financial context) is the assumption of the risk of loss, in return for the uncertain possibility of a reward. Only if one may safely say that a particular position involves no risk may one say, strictly speaking, that such a position represents an “investment.” Financial speculation involves the buying, holding, selling, and short-selling of stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, collectibles, real estate, derivatives, or any valuable financial instrument to profit from fluctuations in its price as opposed to buying it for use or for income via methods such as dividends or interest. Speculation represents one of four market roles in Western financial markets, distinct from hedging, long- or short-term investing, and arbitrage.

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Trading Option Spreads Instead of Buying a Put or Call

http://www.moneyshow.com/video/details.asp?wkspid=BFF12C7722D548A7B546D6813B7BD55D&scode=013355 Thinkorswim’s Don Kaufman demonstrates why he favors trading option spreads rather than just buying a put or call.

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Beginners Investing: Stocks or Bonds for Best Investment?

http://www.StockInvestingProfits.com explains the basics of investing with the difference between stock and bonds. For more free investment advice, go to http://www.StockInvestingProfits.com

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