Comments on: Understanding Stock Market Risk Tolerance: Big Ships vs. Small Ships

By: Michael Miller

Michael Miller — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:05:33 +0000

oh i love to invest on the stock market but it is really risky these days.,`

By: Brandon Carter

Brandon Carter — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:43:49 +0000

it is good to invest in the stock market but you must be very careful and not speculate on rising stocks.:’~

By: George Walker

George Walker — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:42:07 +0000

as always, stock market is one of the best ways to earn lots of money.*..

By: The Simple Dollar » Carnival of Personal Finance #114

The Simple Dollar » Carnival of Personal Finance #114 — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:50:34 +0000

[...] Small companies, like small ships, carry a high risk in the stock market and are more volatile. While investing in small company stocks, or small caps, can double your money, a single bad news can tank the stock. Big companies, like big ships, do not move as fast in the stock market but they are generally less responsive to the daily market fluctuations. Understanding Stock Market Risk Tolerance: Big Ships vs. Small Ships (@ growing money) [...]

By: The Amatureist Financial Journey – Carnival of Personal Finance #114

The Amatureist Financial Journey – Carnival of Personal Finance #114 — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:46:55 +0000

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By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:03:28 +0000

All investors need to be aware of the risks involved with whatever stocks they are investing in before they invest in them. When investors don’t understand the risk, they end up panic selling at the lows and lose money. Good article.

By: Carnival of Personal Finance #114: Better Late Than Never!

Carnival of Personal Finance #114: Better Late Than Never! — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:19:51 +0000

[...] One of my favorite articles was definitely Understanding Stock Market Risk Tolerance: Big Ships vs. Small Ships from Growing Money. I liked it because it used the ship metaphor to help explain the complexities of the market — I think metaphors and parables are the best ways for people to begin to comprehend difficult subjects. Here’s a sample: Just like the ships at sea, the companies in the market are susceptible to market waves. Small companies, like small ships, carry a high risk in the stock market and are more volatile. While investing in small company stocks, or small caps, can double your money, a single bad news can tank the stock. Big companies, like big ships, do not move as fast in the stock market but they are generally less responsive to the daily market fluctuations. [...]

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:15:44 +0000

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By: Growing Money

Growing Money — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:19:34 +0000

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By: Carnival of Personal Finance » Carnival of Personal Finance #114

Carnival of Personal Finance » Carnival of Personal Finance #114 — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:30:14 +0000

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