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How To Find Low Float Stocks

Tue Jun 20, 2023, 02:48 am | by Abbey Polin | No comments

Low float stocks have high volatility making them desirable to some but they can be scary to others because of the lack of available shares. If news breaks and the price falls, there is not much cushioning to help bring[…..]

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Beginners Guide to the Pattern Day Trading Rule

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 02:52 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

When you’re new to day trading, it’s important to learn about the Pattern Day Trader rule. This rule can affect the way you use your brokerage account if you plan to make day trades. Keep reading to learn all about[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide: What to Know About Day Trading

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 02:42 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

When you’re just getting started with day trading, it’s important to do research and assess risk levels before you start making trades with your own money. This guide will give you some important tips and tricks to help you start[…..]

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BigBeat’s Rules of Trading

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 02:30 pm | by Abbey Polin | No comments

Steven “BigBeat” Orr, Senior Vice President at Benzinga and a trader with 27+ years of experience, has shared the set of rules he follows to find success in the market. These rules are great whether you’re a new trader or[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Stock Splits

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 02:26 pm | by Abbey Polin | No comments

As a trader, from time-to-time, you may come across a stock split. While a split may not sound like a good thing, it’s not necessarily a bad thing either, especially with stocks. According to Investopedia, stock splits allow companies to[…..]

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What is Swing Trading? A Guide for Beginners

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:38 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Swing trading is a form of trading where positions are held for longer than just one day. They can range from a couple days to several months. While similar to day trading, it has some key differences, including rules, position[…..]

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Guide to Trading Terminology

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:29 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

When it comes to trading, there are a lot of terms and financial jargon out there though most aren’t used all the time. If you don’t have a financial background, you might not be familiar with them or what they[…..]

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Understanding Block Trades and How to Find Them

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:25 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

There are numerous signals, indicators, and news catalysts you can pay attention to when it comes to day trading. Some are based on the news, others are based on financial data, and some are based on what other traders are[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Short Selling

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:15 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

You may have first heard of short selling when Reddit traders short squeezed GameStop, or maybe you heard about it in the movie “The Big Short.” While many traders, think “buy low, sell high,” short selling is the opposite. Short[…..]

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Beginners Guide: Technical Analysis

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:06 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

There are two prime ways to analyze a stock: fundamental and technical analysis. While one looks at using historical trading data to analyze price and volume movements, the other analyzes business results. Both, however, can be used to your advantage[…..]