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How to Use Signals in Benzinga Pro

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 11:49 am | by Azhar Khan | No comments

One of Benzinga Pro’s most popular tools is the Signals tool. The Signals tool is a way to heavily filter for price and/or volume related events in the market. This blog will breakdown the tool, how to use it, and[…..]

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Cash vs. Margin Accounts: What’s the Difference?

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 10:37 am | by Azhar Khan | No comments

When you decide to start trading, one of the first steps is to open your broker account. After deciding which broker to go with, you are given two choices: cash vs margin accounts.  The account type you open can affect[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Penny Stocks

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 08:41 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Penny stocks are a hot topic among day traders. They are stocks with small share prices, making it easy to buy large amounts and thus capitalize on a large profit. However, you also have a greater risk of losing the[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Moving Averages

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 08:32 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Moving averages (MA) are one of the most common technical indicators available to traders. This tool comes in many forms: simple, exponential, and weighted. Moving averages make it easier to spot trends on a chart, help find support and resistance[…..]

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How to Use the Benzinga Pro Calendar Tool

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 08:28 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Are you using the Benzinga Pro Calendar tool to its full potential? More than just a Calendar, it’s a way to get a day-by-day overview of a ton of economic data and happenings, from options, to analyst ratings, to earnings,[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Earnings Season

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 08:22 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Every quarter, publicly traded companies are required to disclose their earnings with the public and do a live conference call with investors. The bulk of publicly traded companies do this during earnings season— the time period where many companies disclose[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Reverse Stock Splits

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 08:17 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

What’s does a reverse stock split mean? Reverse stock splits are a corporate action that affects stock prices and shares, but keep the market capitalization the same. There are many reasons for this action, and the opposite of another corporate[…..]

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Guide to Support and Resistance Lines

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 07:36 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

One of the most common technical analysis tools is using support and resistance lines. The general concept of this is pretty easy to understand, but in practice, is a little bit more complicated than that. In this blog post, we’ll[…..]

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How to Start Trading Stocks in 2021

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:40 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

If you’re thinking about getting started in trading stocks, now might be a great time. The market is volatile, and trading is more accessible than ever. Trading stocks might seem intimidating, but in this guide, we’ll break it down into[…..]

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Trading Stocks vs. Investing: What’s the Difference?

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:37 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Trading and investing in stocks are two different approaches to profiting from the stock market. While some use the terms interchangeably, they are two very different methods. Traders seek short-term profits, while investors look for long-term gains. Each method has[…..]