Welcome to the 7th edition of the Carnival of Investing dedicated to posts that cover stocks, bonds, real estate or anything related to investing. Last week’s edition was hosted by Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Without further ado, here are the highlights:

Instability as Investing Tool: Frugal Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Warehouse says investors can take advantage of political instability.

Emotional investing doesn’t work! Kirby on Finance shows that emotions are the enemy of the rational investor with a personal example.

The World’s Best-Kept Retirement and Investment Secret: Free Money Finance highlights the attractions of Nicaragua both for tourists and investors.

When Do You Sell A Stock? Wealth Junkie tackles one of the hardest questions an investor faces.

Stock Options, And Why Thinking About Them Makes Me Squeal Like a Schoolgirl: Funny Munny discusses the basics of stock options and what to do with them if you’re ever lucky enough to get your hands on some.

5 Tips To Prepare Yourself For Risk: Journey To Financial Freedom talks about the steps to take to control risk.

Frugality and Index Fund Fees: Blueprint for Financial Prosperity asks: The price of an index fund is in its fees, why pay more when you don’t have to?

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits – A Dangerous Book: Big Mike’s Contrarian Investing Blog has a contrarian take on the classic investing book by Philip A. Fisher.

Chipotle…The Starbucks of Burritos: Daily Dose of Optimism offers a few thoughts on Chipotle (CMG) based on watching the roadshow presentation, his experience as a customer, reading the S-1 and observing management.