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Trading stocks is about dedicating time and resources to learning something everybody thinks they know and understand. Learn about trading stocks by knowing the learning curve is steep, and the trader must understand how his or her own psychology affects the decision-making. more »
During a period of recession or market inactivity, swing trading is a popular way of getting returns. Swing traders specialize in buying and selling stocks and commodities for brief periods of time to get the most from their investment. By not dealing with large parts of the market, they can make money even when other investors can't. more »
Exchange-traded futures allow an individual to buy a representative sample of a country's largest companies in one purchase on margin. The representative sample is called an exchange-traded fund. Exchange-traded funds are stocks. By contrast, exchange-traded futures are leveraged exchange-traded funds. Exchange-traded futures began... more »
Fortunes are made and lost each day in the stock market. Professional traders follow and trade stocks closely each day, trading in and out of stocks with their own capital as well as the firm they work for. Trading stocks is not for the faint of heart. However a skilled trader with the proper temperament can do very well as a... more »
Swing traders seek to bank profits from spotting short term trends lasting between one and four days. This compromise between day trading and long term investing can be an excellent tool to add to the tools you're already using in your stock trading technique. Short swing trading simply involves spotting downward trends and selling a... more »
You don't have to stop trading stocks just because the major markets close at 4 p.m. Eastern...
Day trading is fast-paced buying and selling of stocks within the same business day, and there's...
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are groups of stocks that are similar to a mutual fund. ETF's can...
Record lows and sagging retail sales have sparked fear and loathing in Wall Street. But if you...
A day trader spends most of his day trading stocks or other securities and aims to make a profit each day. However, to be a successful trader you... more »
The cost of entering the stock market is simply the amount you are prepared to lose. Controlling risk, having a basic knowledge of investment... more »
Mark-to-market (MTM) calculations in finance help to reduce counterparty risk. That is, they provide more transparency (for both parties) into a... more »
Day trading can be a rewarding endeavor if you practice responsible trading habits. Watch markets and learn to spot entry points. Manage your... more »
The volatility of the stock market and external economic factors like inflation cause many investors to look for stable alternative investments to... more »
When trading stocks on margin, you are borrowing funds from your stock broker to purchase stock and using the investment for collateral. Investors... more »
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