What are the advantages of Market Makers?
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They know the actual current demand for the shares.  They know the stop and limit orders outstanding and their volume.  They make money from activity and their losses are usually limited to the price changes from their inventory.  They can loan money to buy their inventory and can borrow shares from customers to sell without paying interest in both cases fullfilling demand that would otherwise been financially unavailable.  They have access to low cost credits.  Although they cannot compete against the public directly, in the absence of an order they can move the price a bit.  Additionally, firms that have dividend reinvestment plans have fixed purchase demands each quarter which permits them to build up inventory in advance of a "big" purchase at a relatively low cost, shrinking supply and permitting a price spike when the quarterly purchase comes through and they fill it.
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Question is too general. There are many. Pricing strategy depends on whether u r the market leader or the follower.And so does ur positioning strategy.
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The first step in identifying your target market is understanding what your products/services have to offer to a group of people or businesses. To do this, identify your product or service's features and benefits. A feature is a characteristic of a product/service that automatically comes with it. \n\nFor example, if a toothpaste has a stain-removing formula, that's a feature. The benefit to the customer, however, is whiter teeth.\nWhile features are valuable and can certainly enhance your product, benefits motivate people to buy. \n\nAn example is anti-lock brakes; they are features on a car, but the benefit to the consumer is safety. \nBy knowing what your product/service has to offer and what will make customers buy, you can begin to identify common characteristics of your potential market. \n\nFor example, there are many different consumers who desire safety as a benefit when purchasing a car. Rather than targeting everyone in their promotional strategy, a car manufacturer may opt to target a specific group of consumers with similar characteristics, such as families with young children. This is an example of market segmentation. \nIn one column, list the features of your product/service. In the other, list the benefits each feature yields to the buyer. \n\nFeatures: Benefits: \nList six of each.\n\nStep Two: Segment Your Overall Market \n\nIt is a natural instinct to want to target as many people and groups as possible. However, by doing this your promotional strategy will never talk specifically to any one group, and you will most likely turn many potential customers off. Your promotional budget will be much more cost effective if you promote to one type of customer and speak directly to them. This allows you to create a highly focused campaign that will directly meet the needs and desires of a specific group. Again, this is called market segmentation. \n\nNow you need to look up market segmwentation.
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cause they can make money
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advantages:  \n\nif the companies whose stock you own make more money than generally the price of the stock goes up. \n\nsometimes companies whose stock you own will raise their dividend providing you with more money and causing the price of the stock to rise. \n\nIn the past the average increase in stock values has outperformed the yields in debt instruments.\n\nThere is the chance that by buying a particular stock you could hit a real winner, as buying MSFT during the early 80's or INTC or CSCO. \n\nInvestments in common stocks are very liquid. They can normally be liquidated at a moments notice unlike real estate investments.\n\nOne can invest in common stocks with very little capital. \n\nDisadvantages:\n\nThe companies one invests in may go bankrupt and  one may loose all of the investment\n\nCommon stock investments are subject to market fluctuations that have nothing to do with the particular stocks but instead with other events such as panics. \n\nInvestments in common stocks are effected by government policy which may adversely effect the value of the stocks, such as wage price controls, price caps, interest rate increases, tax increases, etc. \n\nInvestments in a particular company may be impacted by changes in technology.  \n\nInvestments in a particular company may be impacted by management ineptitude, incompetence, and illegal activity
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You really should go for the smaller markets that focus on the higher end clients.  This is where you may have a shot at making money.  \n\nWalmart is NOT the way.
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Your best bet is to have a clear understanding of their culture, their priorities and their hot buttons, just like any other market.  If you know their needs and can offer good solutions, the sale is easy.
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Enables sellers to fix a price which may exceed the accepted market price.  Elasticity of demand will also be a factor, the lower the supply, the easier it is to raise the price.\n\nWhen buyers collude they now what each other is prepared to pay and can outbid with some confidence.\n\nTip.  If ever at an auction and someone is looking at an item which you want, always make some reference to the item being of poor quality, that way you may put them off.
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Advantages:\n\nCool\nHi Tech \nGood Salary\nNice benefits\nRelatively Secure\nEnjoyable\nGrowth prospects\n\nDisadvantages\n\nStress\nFamily life is somewhat compromised\nsometimes very monotonous\ntoo many engineers
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Sure, just let the feasible region describe the number of items you're going to sell, what they weigh, or how long it takes to make them.  None of those things can be negative.  With a little thought you should find dozens of examples.
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Your question is too general.  Even in hot markets, you will find the occassional bargain if you are willing to accept something that needs work or perhaps has some less than ideal variable.
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Hi there, You could list with a great website called toboc. They have a list of trade companys that are looking for buyers and sellers world wide. Two options and one is free. \nYou could also start your own website that sells direct to public. This works well as it gives you more profit.\n\n I hope this helps you. Best of luck
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ADVANTAGES\n\nWhat are the key advantages of mutual fund investing?\n\nDiversification\n\nUsing mutual funds can help an investor diversify their portfolio with a minimum investment.  When investing in a single fund, an investor  is actually investing in numerous securities.  Spreading your investment across a range of securities can help to reduce risk.  A stock mutual fund, for example, invests in many stocks - hundreds or even thousands.  This minimizes the risk attributed to a concentrated position.  If a few securities in the mutual fund lose value or become worthless, the loss maybe offset by other securities that appreciate in value.  Further diversification can be achieved by investing in multiple funds which invest in different sectors or categories.  This helps to reduce the risk associated with a specific industry or category.  Diversification may help to reduce risk but will never completely eliminate it.  It is possible to lose all or part of your investment.\n\n Professional Management:\n\nMutual funds are managed and supervised by investment professionals.  As per the stated objectives set forth in the prospectus, along with prevailing market conditions and other factors, the mutual fund manager will decide when to buy or sell securities.  This eliminates the investor of the difficult task of trying to time the market.  Furthermore, mutual funds can eliminate the cost an investor would incur when proper due diligence is given to researching securities.  This cost of managing numerous securities is dispersed among all the investors according to the amount of shares they own with a fraction of each dollar invested used to cover the expenses of the fund.  What does this mean?  Fund managers have more money to research more securities more in depth than the average investor.  \n\nConvenience:\n\nWith most mutual funds, buying and selling shares, changing distribution options, and obtaining information can be accomplished conveniently by telephone, by mail, or online.\n\nAlthough a fund's shareholder is relieved of the day-to-day tasks involved in researching, buying, and selling securities, an investor will still need to evaluate a mutual fund based on investment goals and risk tolerance before making a purchase decision.  Investors should always read the prospectus carefully before investing in any mutual fund.\n\nLiquidity:\n\nMutual fund shares are liquid and orders to buy or sell are placed during market hours.  However, orders are not executed until the close of business when the NAV (Net Average Value) of the fund can be determined.  Fees or commissions may or may not be applicable.  Fees and commissions are determined by the specific fund and the institution that executes the order.\n\nMinimum Initial Investment:\n\nMost funds have a minimum initial purchase of $2,500 but some are as low as $1,000.  If you purchase a mutual fund in an IRA, the minimum initial purchase requirement tends to be lower.  You can buy some funds for as little as $50 per month if you agree to dollar-cost average, or invest a certain dollar amount each month or quarter.\n\n \n\nDISADVANTAGES \n\nRisks and Costs:\n\nChanging market conditions can create fluctuations in the value of a mutual fund investment.\n\nThere are fees and expenses associated with investing in mutual funds that do not usually occur when purchasing individual securities directly.\n\nAs with any type of investment, there are drawbacks associated with mutual funds. \n\nNo Guarantees.  The value of your mutual fund investment, unlike a bank deposit, could fall and be worth less than the principle initially invested. And, while a money market fund seeks a stable share price, its yield fluctuates, unlike a certificate of deposit. In addition, mutual funds are not insured or guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. government.  Bond funds, unlike purchasing a bond directly, will not re-pay the principle at a set point in time. \n\nThe Diversification "Penalty."
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Marketing is not a waste.\n\nImagine you are running a trading business. And everyone around you is selling something that customers are fed up of. You want to know what the customers would like to have as alternative. right ? or would you sell the same thing that others are already selling? This is called market research in Marketing terminology.\n\nOnce you have the right prodcut. You have to inform your customers what a wonderful prodcut you have, right ? Otherwise they would not know it. This is the communications part.\n\nNow imagine what you sell is a seasonal prodcut and if it not sold fully within a particular period this would be dead stock in your godown and you would not get money to buy your next stock plus you incur charges for maintaining stock. SO you would want to push the whole stock before the seasons ends, right ? We use so many methods for this and the most simple way is to give more than others are giving.. So you give some promo items free or reduce prices etc. ( This is Promotion part)\n\nNow imagine your prodcut is electronic item used in business,  customers would immediate service support for that you want a service team right that is polite and resolves issues at lowest turnaround time right ? That is Customer support.\n\nNow imagine you have a brand like Black and Decker or philips. And a similar prodcut like yours made in China costs just two dollars while yours costs dollar four. Even though both of you buy from the same same manufacturer. You earn two dollars more for a piece and still sell better than the other guy. IS that not great ? ( that is why we do branding)\n\nI can keep on writing more like this.........\nRead my blog :www.mullassery.blogsource.com if you want more info.
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Well - look at popular culture and whats the hottest selling things on the market today\n\nIts always easier to talk on something thats selling great.\n\nFigure out all the positive points on them - all the advantages. Leave out any information that could possibly hurt it.\n\nTopics to sell? iPods is the only thing that comes to mind for me really. do research on hot stuff - they are your best bet
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There is something you need to figure out,  What is your desired profit margin?  What proce is fair for your product?  Do intend to make your money selling mass quantity or by selling quality.\n\nYou need to price your product to be competitive with other like priducts on the market.  You will need to point out what makes your product better and unique in your marketing stategy.\n\nRemember a product is only worth what the customer will pay, also you have to make a profit or your factory will close.\n\nFind a happy medium.\n\nIf you have any other questions feel free to email me @ abrinegar@yahoo.com
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Yes.  To the extent that it drives the cost of production up.  Those costs will be passed along to the customers if the marketplace allows it. \n\nOn the other hand, it will spawn new industries, products, and services.These will  provide jobs.