Investing In Stocks, Bonds And Other Capital Market Instruments

The capital market is a key pillar of most developed economies, given its role as a platform for mobilising long-term capital needed for productive investment. Companies therefore resort to the capital market to access stable long-term funds for major investments. The Nigerian capital market has continued to mature and has, interestingly, remained in the top bracket of global stock exchanges, in terms of return on investment to stock investors.

To invest successfully, you need to understand the market and the key parameters that shape stock performance. You also need to learn the basics of investment in the capital market and the tools to leverage for top results and safety. Our articles on stock investing and other capital market investment options provide a framework to enhance your insight and position you for market success.

What Experts Look For In A Strong Investment Portfolio

The return on investment is partly a reward for risk-taking. Investment is inherently risky, which is why not everybody is rich. There are however investment strategies that can moderate risk and protect your investment against significant loss in value. Portfolio management seeks to achieve risk diversification through a well-constructed investment portfolio. This article shows you basic criteria that a good portfolio should meet and guides you in constructing your investment portfolio or evaluating what has been done for you by a fund manager.
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Become A Multimillionaire The Simple, Tested Way

If you don't have the 'get-rich-quick' mind-set and would be ready to build wealth the tested, systematic way that ultimately pays, this article is for you. It guides you through how an investment portfolio of stocks and other assets can be build relatively painlessly, with a high rate of success, using time as a major agent.
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More articles on stock investing.

How Stocks Can Help You Build Wealth

Wealth creation can be achieved through a number of investment options. Experts agree, however, that stock investing is one of the proven options, and can readily point to some of the richest men in the world like Warren Buffet, who built wealth investing in stocks. Is this one of the options for you? If you want to find out how this could work for you, read this article which also outlines steps you can take to begin to crystallise your desire to play actively in the stock market.
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16 Hot Winning Tips For Stock Investing From Top Pros (Part 1)

If you have decided to invest in the stock market, you must realise that there are risks and the reality of losing money, just as you have the potential to make lots of money. The difference comes from what you know and the actions you take which are largely driven by that knowledge. How do you stay on the winning side to reap the fruits of your investment actions? This article, in two parts, will arm you within major tips to equip you with the cutting edge to ride the market with less bruises and more victories.
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16 Hot Winning Tips For Stock Investing From Top Pros (Part 11)

If you have decided to invest in the stock market, you must realise that there are risks and the reality of losing money, just as you have the potential to make lots of money. The difference comes from what you know and the actions you take which are largely driven by that knowledge. How do you stay on the winning side to reap the fruits of your investment actions? This article, in two parts, will arm you within major tips to equip you with the cutting edge to ride the market with less bruises and more victories.
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Understanding And Using The Magic Of Compounding

Compound interest, over the long term, produces investment growth, that may seem magical. It draws on the power of multiplication to achieve exponential growth which can make a profound difference, when given enough time. This phenomenon can prove very powerful for your investment strategy if understood and applied in your investment planning. Learn what compounding can achieve for you and how this could be a tool in realising your investment objectives.
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How To Find A Good Stockbroker And Get The Best Results

Your stock broker is a key partner in executing your investment plans and could indeed be a major influence on the investment decisions you take. Different stock brokers possess varying levels of skill, experience and service orientation. There are also credibility issues to consider. You must therefore choose well when you want to enlist the services of a stock broker. This article shines some light for you to help you know and pick a broker that will advance your investment objective.
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