Facebook lost half value since it came into Stocks

Facebook has lost half its value since his debut on the stock exchange, on the 18th of May.

At the time, the actions of the social network debuted be worth $ 38, which assessed the company at 100 billion dollars, a figure that analysts always questioned and suggested to be exaggerated, given its revenue sources. Now, the shares are worth less than $ 19.

The one who promised to be the Initial Public Offering (IPO), turned out to be a disappointment. The fall in stocks, which has been consistent since the beginning, was accentuated when he finished the first lock up (investors who acquired shares before the IPO were required to keep them for a certain period). Once the shares were unlocked, last Friday, many took the opportunity to dispose of the securities.

With accumulated falls between the end of last week and this Monday, the Facebook IPO becomes the second worst ever, behind Zynga.

Facebook has played this Monday the lowest ever in $ 18.75 per share, which translates into an assessment of grantee 45,460 million. Now, follow the actions falling 0.24% to $ 19.01.

Apple is worth more than the GDP of Portugal

Apple is now the most valuable company ever, having reached, on Monday, the highest market capitalization in history. With every action in the $ 664.74, the company founded by Steve Jobs is valued at 622,600 million dollars (504 billion euros), now worth more than the GDP of some countries, including Portugal.

The portuguese GDP was around 170,000 million in 2011. All in all, Apple is worth 334,000 million.

The greatness of this company is indeed impressive. Apple is worth more than the economy of several Member States of the Eurozone, such as Belgium, Ireland and Luxembourg. Worth almost as much as Switzerland, twenty world economy. More: Apple already amounts to 50% of GDP of Spain.

To get an idea of ​​the progress achieved by the brand in the apple market, Apple was worth 77 times less (8 billion dollars) when it was founded by Jobs.

With this record, the mark of Apple dethroned Microsoft. In 1999, the company Bill Gates amounted to 618,900 million dollars.

Each share of Apple is now worth 33 times more than the titles of Facebook. The performance of the social network of Mark Zuckerberg in scholarship has disappointed almost since entering the market in May, with the company now worth only half of what that time.

Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's in the sight of European regulator of financial markets

The procedures in the financial markets from Moody's, Standard & Poor's and Fitch, the leading rating agencies, will be evaluated by the European regulator. ESMA aims to understand the real objectives of the courts by those rating agencies credit rating with banks.

The real goals of the cuts rating by the rating agencies will be analyzed by the market regulator, according to the FT. An investigation was opened to those three rating agencies, whose procedures have been criticized.

The European Security and Markets Authority (ESMA), according to the Financial Times want to know if the Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's are carrying the proper way, or if there are vested interests in the rating cuts - which have implications for markets.

The president of ESMA, Steven Maijoor, points to another major purpose of this assessment rating agencies: verify the accuracy and transparency of their analyzes.

"The bank ratings are extremely important, since they assume as a pillar in the evaluation of the rating of states and their debt," explains Steven Maijoor.

Only since last year, the rating agencies began to provide information to ESMA, after a requirement of the European Union and after the side effects that their evaluations had on national economies - especially those crossing more difficult.

Now, there are suspicions about reverse procedure: cutting the rating is not justified, or may have other goals. States and banks are battered with cuts of rating agencies in a crisis. Given the importance that a decision to either of those agencies may have in international markets, the EMSA decided to proceed with an investigation Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's.

The procedures of Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's are under suspicion since the period before this international crisis: banks that agencies appreciated (would realize later) did not have the value it was assigned, and they faced even bankruptcy.

Now, there are suspicions about reverse procedure: cutting the rating is not justified, or may have other goals. States and banks are battered with cuts of rating agencies in a crisis.

Due the importance of a decision of one of those agencies may have in international markets, the ESMA decided to proceed with an investigation Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's.

How to be a good investor and make profitable trading

There are many ways be a good investor, however there are some assumptions that may be conductive lines to achieve successfully invest, namely to achieve best results. This was the motto for the creation of the 10 commandments of investment, which could also be dubbed the 10 commandments of successful investor. Based on this meeting to consider relevant provisions in order to obtain better results in financial ventures that people do, that is the explanation of each of the guidelines. Following these commands is sure to be a good investor, whatever action the market.

1 - Do not lose money. Make good investments.

Make good investments and not losing money is essential, Warren Buffett, said in his commandments for investing: Rule 1: Get Paid and 2nd rule is do not forget the 1st rule. Is not always easy to make good investments because it can lose money on certain investments, it is a good idea to think about investments and the type of investment.

2 - Always have some liquidity.

Must possess a reserve of liquidity so as not to be necessary to dispose of (sell) assets in less favorable times. It is also the liquidity that allows you to make new investments. Liquidity is a term that refers to the speed of turning assets into capital (money). It is easier to make a deposit in money than a property, be aware that it is essential for the moments of need for cash.

3 - Invest in what you know and like.

You can invest in a huge number of assets and products, only in the financial markets there are a plethora of assets where you can invest or withdraw capital gains. The selection of these assets or financial products should be careful because they will require your attention and for this reason should apply where your knowledge or taste is. Add business with pleasure is always a good bet.

4 - Plot goals and objectives.

Setting goals is the best way to initiate any action and investment is no different. Define what you want to allow to develop strategies to achieve this.

5 - Admitting the error.

One of the things that cost is to admit our own mistakes, admit them however can be very positive because it allows for example to sell it to lose it is preferable to lose 10% than lose 20%. Being aware of this fact allows splicing. Hitting is always very, very difficult.

6 - Invest only the money you can.

You should never invest money that is needed for current expenses as the result of the investment is negative then the failure could lead to financial liability when assumidas.Mesmo take riskier positions or leveraged finance refers to where it should be taken care study operations.

7 - Control your emotions.

Markets are moved by emotions, one element will always study the psychology of masas, as these are factors that influence the purchase and sale of assets. Being cold in investments allows you to have a more lucid, so greater potential returns.

8 - Diversification: Balance is always important.

Diversification is a complex issue, as discussed in the article: diversify or concentrate investments. Having a diversified strategy helps to not lose money, which can be important on many occasions.

9 - You should study and analyze the assets where you invests.

Investing the assets without analyzing where to invest can be compared to playing the EuroMillions, you can earn yourself, but the surest is lost. Investing is not a game, you need to know where to invest, analyzing the risk and cost associated with investment.

10 - Be positive and patient.

Being positive is essential not just investments but all aspects of life, patience is a virtue too, because sometimes you need to fail a few times before getting the results you want. The results are always result of the action.