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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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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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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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How to Build a Watchlist for Trading

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:29 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Just because the market opens at 9:30 AM eastern time, doesn’t mean you should roll out of bed right before it opens. Successful trading requires research and planning during the pre-market hours before making the trade. This guide will break[…..]

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What is Stock Float and Why is it Important?

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:24 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

In order to trade stocks, there need to be shares available in order to execute a trade. That’s where float comes in. Stock float determines how many shares are available for the general public to trade and invest in. Some[…..]

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What Is Paper Trading and Why Traders Use It

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:21 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

If you’re just learning about trading, you may have also heard about paper trading. It’s not necessarily done on paper anymore, but used in a simulation, usually offered by a broker or market-related company. This blog post will break down[…..]

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What is Squawk and Why Use It

Thu Jun 2, 2022, 11:44 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

If you’re new to trading, you may be a little unfamiliar with Squawk. There’s no need to worry though, we’ve got you covered. Squawk is a tool used by traders around the world to make it easier to hear key[…..]