May 07

Introduction

Ever since I retired at the age of 28. I have been doing a lot of thinking into these Tough Cases of the investment world. What I present today hopes to unveil the most mysterious of them all, the Holy Grail of The Capital Markets and I will be giving you my argument as to why it truly exists and to help you find your personal Holy Grail of Trading and Investments by the time you finish reading this report.

So lets go treasure hunting

The Fabled HOLY GRAIL

We have heard it a thousand times; investors and trader, young and old have sought it for hundreds of years and countless more are attempting to create it everyday. It is the fabled, urban legend of the investment world the Holy Grail of the Capital Markets; A trading or investment system or strategy that will never fail.

Some believe in it, others dont and many maintained that such a strategy or system doesnt exist or simply impossible. Many have claimed to have perfected such a system but when tried by people other then themselves, it fell from Holy Grail to torn, leaking paper cup.

The Wrong Perception

There was once a warrior near the end of the dark ages whom heard of the power of a new weapon a weapon that can kill from ten paces away and can penetrate almost any known amour at that time a GUN. It was supposed to be an invincible weapon and he spent everything he had in order to acquire one of these weapons. Once he had that weapon, he wasted no time to duel the most powerful warrior known in that land. He fired many shots but missed and his life was taken under the blade of the veteran warrior.

Like the gun, we expect that the Holy Grail strategy to be invincible at all times. We imagine that we will never again lose money once we acquire that knowledge. We cant be more wrong. The question really is, are we suitable for this invincible weapon?

The Truth Behind The Holy Grail

We all think of the Holy Grail as a strategy that cant fail. However, we completely ignore the Human Factor! Study all the famous battles of any and all ages and we will see that many of the battles were lost not because of the strategy used but BECAUSE THEY ARE BADLY EXECUTED. Most of these strategies are good until screwed up by us HUMAN!

You are right. We, human, make and break every Holy Grail that ever existed. We are the Stand or the Base of the Cup.

Yes, we COMPLETE the Holy Grail through the effectiveness of our execution. We are truly the stand that completes the strategy and therefore we must all make sure we are the right stand for the right cup!

I am sure this sounds like you as much as it was me some time ago You purchased strategies that claimed to work wonders but no matter how hard you try, you bend some of its rules and end up hurt. Thats your prove that matching your psyche with the right strategy is so important. (Here is a free to download psychometric test to see what kind of trader you are and what kind of strategy you are suited for. Go now to http://www.mastersoequity.com/MOE_FREE_REPORT.htm )

You tried to stick to the rules, didnt you? But what did you do when your portfolio starts going into the red and the rules says STOP OUT NOW, AT THIS POINT!? That is why we need to understand what kind of stand we are BEFORE trying to understand the cup and eventually the market!

What Cup to What Stand?

Now that you have found your stand, it is time now to find the right cup to complete your personal Holy Grail. Unfortunately, not all strategies are worth the title Holy Grail. Many of these strategies are fundamentally unsound or that they have not been molded in the flames of real life trading. Therefore, a worthy cup to complete your personal Holy Grail needs to be:

1) Tested and True in real life trading with proven track record
2) Fundamentally sound
3) Logically sound
4) Tested and developed in your market of interest!

That last point got some of you baffled didnt it?

Yes, if you want to trade the US markets, your strategy needs to be developed and proven in the US markets and if you want to trade Asian equities, your strategy needs to be developed and proven in the Asian markets. Why is this so? Due to fundamental differences between the markets such as liquidity, investor sentiments and behavior, level of participation of institutional players and investor sophistication. Most strategies need to be optimized for the market it was developed for and therefore using it in other markets may result in a terrible loss due to different price behaviors that results in making your profit or loss taking point obsolete.

So why do I trade only the US markets? I trade the US markets due to the fact that it has the highest level of sophistication and its investors execute strategies which are little known in other markets. This makes sure that whatever you try to do in this market, It has the LIQUIDITY to ensure your profitability! It is akin to a huge departmental store whereas some other markets are small grocery stores at best.

And hey, we all know that there are more promotional and good value items in a department store than most grocery stores can afford to give, dont we?

Convinced why the US markets are our best choice yet? Good.

Where to Find YOUR Cup?

While there are a lot of good strategies out there, I wish to recommend that you go to www.mastersoequity.com/MOE_startradingsystem.htm (for aggressive traders) or www.mastersoequity.com/MOE_ridetheflow.htm (for long term traders). Both of these strategies are:

1) Tested and True with proven track records
2) Fundamentally sound
3) Logically sound and
4) Developed and tested in the US Markets!

CONGRATULATIONS, you have now in your possession, your personal Holy Grail of trading and investments!

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Jan 14

Many people dread the task of building a budget because they view it as overwhelming and frustrating. But it will make the job easier if you look at it in another way; the only way to financial freedom. Do you feel as though there is no way to get out of the red and into the black, much less plan ahead for your retirement or even a vacation? Are you tired of getting paid on Friday and being broke before you even get home? Do you have tons of useless junk that you wish youd never bought? If this sounds like you, don’t fret, because there is good news! There is a lot of helpful information and tools out there for you in different formats. And you can choose which one suits you the best.

One option is to use software tools, they some really easy tool to help with budgeting. A couple of examples of good software are, Quicken and Microsoft Money. They both are great, and come with many options and tools for budgeting. A good money management software will take you through the steps and allow you to create or add to categories of spending so you will be able to look at the annual picture. So that you can be prepared, these types of software, will then break down what you need to look at every month. Money management software helps with your budget because it lets you see your money all in one place, as well as giving you prompts when its time to pay your your bills. Would you like to have payments automatically deducted from your bank account? Some programs will enable you to do just that! This is a great feature if youre trying to build a good credit rating, and want to make sure your payments are sent on time.

As you spend money, you will be able to change the categories in the software; this will allow you get a better picture of where you need to cut back, or where you need to invest more. Many money management software programs often also have companion websites where you can set up an account and further manage your budget or investments.

If you want something besides software, and want to be a little more hands on to get yourself back into the black, you have many options. You can contact a local credit counseling office in your area or online and find out what resources they have available to you. Many offices have free classes on budgeting.

Many people have such a hard time with budgeting because they simply dont know where their money is going! There are some great new websites such as Moneypants.com that help with this issue. These web sites will track all of your spending and then help you set up your goals. There is a low monthly fee to use any website that will help you with this, but they are generally very user friendly, and in the case of Money Pants, even fun to use. You will have access to someone who can answer questions and a message board where you can find a lot of other information. One great feature is that they will email you with reminders when you have a bill due.

As you can see, building a budget doesnt have to be a painful task. If you do it right, you will get to watch, step-by-step how your financial picture changes. Just imagine, you may one day soon be debt free, or even own your own home. The key is to take it one step at a time, do the process in small bites, and be sure to take advantage of all the tools available out there. You will have a better life in no time!

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Jan 10

Home Business: How To Get Started Even If You Have Limited Capital

According to experts, one of the easiest ways to start your own home business is to use whatever skills you have and whatever resources at your disposal. Yeah, such advice does not really sound appealing at first to most of us who wants to make some drastic changes in our lives. However, if we really take a closer look into it, such advice is actually very practical and workable. Employing whatever skills you have at present means you do not need to spend a lot of time, money and efforts to learn new things. On the other hand, using whatever resources you have can help you get started with your home business even if you have limited financial resources.

Putting Your Skills Into Proper Use

Before you start your own home business, you need to make an inventory of your present skills. Know your strengths and your weaknesses. If you are still employed at present but is planning to quit your job as soon as your home business is up and running, you might want to consider using the skills that you have learned at work for your own home business. Note that doing similar things in and outside of the office will make it easier for you to adjust to your role as a business person. Yeah, doing the same things at the workplace and at home can be quite a drag but if you really want to succeed in your own home business, you must find the softest entry point into a certain industry. In most cases, the softest entry point to certain industries is through the use of the skills you learned at the workplace and the use of the contacts that you established while you are still working for your boss. However, since you are still employed, take care not to steal business from your boss or else you will end up without a job and without a stable home business. Note that your boss will not take it kindly if he or she knows that you are stealing his or her clients right under his or her nose so be careful.

When Should You Quite Your Job?

Quitting your job is a big decision to make especially if you have a family to think about. Before you quit your job, make sure that your home business is already stable. Stable here means that you have enough money to run your business for the next six months. If you still do not have enough money to run your business for the next six months, for get about quitting your job. You dont really want your family to end up getting hungry.

On the other hand, if you really want to quit your job to concentrate on your home business even before you have enough money to keep your family well provided for in the next six months, you should discuss your plans thoroughly with your spouse and enlist his or her support. If both you and your spouse have jobs, ask your spouse to continue working on his or her job while you try to make your home business make money.

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Jan 02

How To Really Get Out Of Debt Without Spending A Fortune On Credit Counseling!

Do you need an expensive credit counseling service to get out of debt? Maybe not. Find out here and explore other ways to rid yourself of debt without spending a lot of money. If you decide you need counseling – you’ll find reliable referral resources to match you up with a reputable service.

If youre like most people, you may not realize credit counseling is big business. Some of those nice folks trying to help you get out of debt make good money for their efforts. And guess who pays for their services? You, the poor debt-ridden client! The fees end up bundled into the consolidation solution.

The fact is you may not even need their help. This article is meant to help you determine if you do need counseling. If you decide you do, Ill provide links to reputable sources for counseling. You may still pay a fee, but at least but you can breath a sigh of relief knowing youre not being taken for a ride. But first, do you really need counseling? Lets find out

Are you bombarded with calls from creditors?

If so it may be time to get help many agencies can work with creditors on your behalf to establish payment schedules.

Are you making regular payments on all your debts?

Good for you. Making regular payments is a sign you may not need counseling yet. However if youve stopped making payments or have missed more than just a couple in the past few months, you may wish to consider contacting a counselor.

Have creditors started legal action against you?

If youre facing foreclosure on your home, your car being repossessed, or other legal actions, you should really consider getting outside help.

But what if you are just a little behind? Or even if youre simply a tad uncomfortable, wondering where all your money goes. If so you may be in better shape than you think.

One way to get out of debt is to do it yourself. These days there are many self-help books and courses designed to help you get back on track and even win back your financial freedom from debt.

Leo Quinn offers one such book How to Own Your Paycheck Again. Leos no-nonsense style has helped hundreds of people shed their debt like an old rag as he shatters some of the myths spouted by many so-called experts like:

Buying a home is the best investment you can make oh really? Leo shows you in dollars and cents how this is not always true.

Leo also challenges the pay off your high interest debts first idea and shows exactly why you should challenge it too!

The bottom line is Leo Quinn not only shows you how you pay off all your debts (yes including your mortgage) in less than 10 years and the tools you need come right with the book. If you believe youre not quite ready for counseling, check out Leo Quinns How to Own Your Paycheck Again

If you would like to find a credit counselor, the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies (http://www.aiccca.org/) or the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (http://www.debtadvice.org/) both offer referral services for accredited counseling agencies. Be sure to compare any agency by the checklists provided by these organizations.

Heres to living debt free!

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