Posts Tagged ‘stocks’
7 Strategies for Navigating Market Volatility
Market volatility is a double-edged sword that can lead to significant gains or devastating losses. In these unpredictable fluctuating global markets, investors must adopt strong strategies to withstand fluctuations and navigate emerging opportunities. This article presents seven essential strategies to help you mitigate risks and make informed decisions in a volatile market environment. From diversifying…
Read MoreNavigating Calm Waters: How Low Volume Trading Reduces Volatility & Boosts Stability
By: Katie Gomez In the bustling world of financial markets, low-volume trading often flies under the radar. Yet, this understated approach to market participation plays a crucial role in maintaining stability and reducing volatility. Characterized by a decrease in the number of shares or contracts exchanged during a given period, low-volume trading starkly contrasts with…
Read MoreOutsmarting Your Ego: Competing with Yourself for Long-Term Trading Success
By: Katie Gomez Competition is all around us, from the sports games we go to, the tournaments we enter our children in, to racing the person who cut you off on the freeway. Although humans all possess egos, they come in all shapes and sizes. I’m not talking about ego in terms of self-centeredness or…
Read MoreCelebrating Back to School Season by Going Back to Basics in Trading
By Katie Gomez As the summer winds down and the crisp air of autumn approaches, the back-to-school season brings a sense of renewal and fresh starts. The telltale sign fall is near is when we start to see those commercials for back-to-school shopping popping back up on our screens. Back to school is already around…
Read MoreCelebrate Book Lovers Day: 3 Books Every Stock Trader Should Read This Summer
By: Katie Gomez Have you been doing your summer reading? We all dreaded hearing this phrase as children on summer break, and as adults, most of us haven’t outgrown the habit of avoiding extra “work” once we graduate or clock out. Like kids, we use our spare time to relax, unwind, and numb out instead of bettering…
Read MoreCompanies Filling IPOs in Summer 2024
The summer of 2024 is bustling with initial public offerings (IPOs), where new companies are entering the market. From technology firms to health tech, diverse companies have filed for IPOs, aiming to raise substantial capital by listing publicly. Let’s begin the overview of the companies filing IPOs in July and August and listing this summer…
Read MoreBeyond the Headlines: Navigating Energy Trends and AI-Driven Market Shifts
By Steve Gomez and Michael Nauss In the latest episode of “Beyond the Headlines,” market experts Steve and Michael dive deep into the current energy trends and their potential impact on the stock market. As systematic and quantitative traders, they emphasize the importance of looking beyond news headlines and focusing on technical analysis to make…
Read More4 Stocks That Could Spark Fireworks This Fourth of July
By: Katie Gomez As Americans, it’s easy to see why we are so enamored with the sights of fireworks on our nation’s birthday—they stimulate the same sense of immediate gratification that money offers. The visual stimulation fireworks provide is akin to that of money: both appear suddenly, burn bright, and eventually fade away. We are…
Read MoreThe Father’s Day Financial Gift: Investing Lessons from Dad for a Lifetime of Financial Success
By: Katie Gomez Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men who have guided, supported, and shaped us into the individuals we are today. Our fathers have been our first teachers for many of us, imparting valuable life lessons that extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most important lessons my dad taught…
Read More“I’m Not Ready” – The Phrase That’s Holding Traders Back (And How to Overcome It)
By: Katie Gomez Life favors the bold, and so does the stock market; it rewards those who act now rather than waiting until they are ready. As a trader, the most successful trades you make are based on split-second decisions, not trades you were mulling and pondering for months beforehand. “I’m not ready” is a…
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