How does a strong dollar affect the stock market? There’s a general correlation that when the U.S. dollar’s value rises, so do U.S. stock indexes. Over the past 20 years, there has been only a slight positive correlation with the S&P and dollar rising simultaneously 40% of the time. We’ll go more into this correlation and…
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When you first open a brokerage trading account, you will be given two choices to choose from. Margin vs Cash accounts. Your choice can affect your trade strategy, especially if you are day trading and subject to the pattern day trader (PDT) rule. This guide will discuss the account differences so you can make the best…
It’s perhaps one of the most overrated events in the stock market; the stock split. So what exactly happens in a stock split? Exactly what it sounds like! The company chooses to split the total number of shares outstanding. This means the underlying stock price will also rise or fall, depending on how the company…
There are several Market Cycle theories. In fact, the Wyckoff method is one of the more famous. This theory is the basis behind the price action Wyckoff Trading method. We will go through the fundamentals of the Wyckoff trading method and explain how it can be used for your trading. It works because it allows you to…
Paul Tudor Jones is an American hedge fund manager that has managed to generate millions through one simple act, trading. His strategy and outlook have been ideal for many others. In 1980 he went ahead and founded his hedge fund, which goes by the name of Tudor Investment Corporation. How Did Paul Tudor Jones Make…
Is Jim Cramer good? The former hedge fund manager, famous American television personality, and host of CNBC’s Mad Money, Jim Cramer’s lead a dynamic life. Born in 1955 to hardworking entrepreneurs, the stage was set for a lifetime of creativity and success. From selling ice cream at Phillies games, law school at Harvard, reporting on the…
What are the best stock trading strategies for beginners? To become a successful trader or successful in any venture in life, you have to hone your skills through discipline and practice. Discipline and practice will help keep the TWO big enemies of trading, greed, and fear, out of the equation. Regardless of the instrument you…
Do you know what quadruple witching in the stock market is? In fact, have you ever heard of it? This blog dives into the spooky phenomenon of quadruple witching. We’ll find out what it means to the market and traders in general. So grab your broom, and let’s get flying. What Happens on Quad Witching…
The Nasdaq is commonly misunderstood as a tech-heavy sort of index. However, it still holds the position of the world’s second-largest index, with more than 3700 public companies listed on its index. All trades are carried out electronically through dealers rather than in a physical location directly between traders. Nasdaq is the first all-electronic exchange,…
What are the most volatile stocks? Volatility is a measure of an asset’s historical price scatter. For day traders, volatility means profit potential. But volatility trading can create losses. Knowing the right strategy is vital to successful volatility trading. What Stocks Have the Most Volatility? The most volatile stocks have a large demand and not enough…
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