Posts Tagged ‘day trading’
3 Things Traders Should Be Thankful for this Thanksgiving
By: Katie Gomez Traders who weathered the past few weeks of market chaos—spanning the Halloween effect and election week—can finally take a deep breath: we made it. Just in time for the holiday season to bring a sense of joy and reprieve, the market is not only stabilizing but booming! Thanksgiving arrives with much to…
Read MoreCrypto Is Taking Over: 3 Must-Have Cryptocurrencies for Investors
By: Katie Gomez People are calling cryptocurrency the new precious metals because everyone, from retail traders on Robinhood to long-term investors and retirement fund managers, is adding this dynamic crypto trio to their portfolio. Since Trump’s election, financial markets have been experiencing significant shifts as fund managers and traders quickly adapt their strategies. The cryptocurrency…
Read MoreSet Your Clocks Back Without Setting Back Your Market Progress: Coping with Daylight Savings as a Trader
By: Katie Gomez Does your mind feel a little hazier? Has your sleep been off? Are you struggling to get back into routine? Does it feel like the early sunsets are bringing on that familiar seasonal slump? That’s right—Daylight Saving Time is back, and it’s been a tough adjustment, especially for stock traders. In early…
Read More5 Key Lessons from Historical Market Crashes for Day Traders
By: Shane Neagle In the fast-paced world of stock trading, gaining and utilizing the insights about past market crashes should be the main concern for the investors who are looking to survive in these risky periods when price movements are too extreme. Market downturns that occurred in the past can make investors aware of the…
Read MoreThe Truth About Trading Gurus: Why There’s No Golden Goose in the Stock Market
By: Katie Gomez In today’s digital age, the promise of instant wealth through trading has become as common as spam in your email inbox. Social media feeds overflow with self-proclaimed trading gurus flaunting luxury cars, beachfront properties, and screenshots of seemingly impossible trading profits. These modern-day financial alchemists claim to have discovered the holy grail…
Read MoreTrading in the Zone: Proven Day Trading and Options Trading Strategies for Beginners
Want to explore the world of trading but unsure where to start? Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas is the ultimate guide to set you on the right path. This book is an excellent starting point to help beginners learn the basics of trading. The author teaches that markets are unpredictable, and traders should…
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Trading Stocks: Step-by-Step Examples
Source: Canva Are you ready to take control of your financial future outside your job? Then stock trading is the perfect solution to unlock your potential and reach your financial goals. With a significant portion of 61% of the population already owning stocks and a growing interest among younger generations, the market is becoming increasingly…
Read MoreCalculating Risk-to-Reward Ratio: A Key Metric for Traders
Every call one makes in the trading world bears within itself the duality of gains versus losses. A trader has to balance these factors continuously to maximize profits while minimizing the setbacks that occur as a part of the process. It is here that the risk/return ratio acts as a customized tool to help quantify…
Read MoreSwing Trading vs. Day Trading: Understanding the Differences and Benefits
In the world of trading, where all is lost and gained in a split second, risk management is a key value. Loss of capital has always been a big fear for the newbies in this task. Therefore, as they explore the intricacies of the market, risk management becomes more and more evident. This blog addresses…
Read MoreIs Netflix Quietly Becoming the Next Meme Stock?
By: Katie Gomez Is Netflix a new meme stock? Netflix, the streaming behemoth that once dominated the entertainment landscape, has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years. After facing significant challenges in 2022, including subscriber losses and increased competition, Netflix has been quietly staging a comeback in 2023. But is this resurgence based on…
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