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How to Pick the Right Day Trading Market

Tue May 24, 2022, 02:53 pm | by Charles Munyi | No comments

People occasionally tout the massive profits they reap from lucrative, same-day bets made on stocks, but this practice can also go all shades of wrong. The stock market is the most popular day trading field, but there are other things[…..]

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Day Trading Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Tue May 24, 2022, 01:56 pm | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

Many misconceptions surround the life of a day trader. Those looking to sell you a stock picking service will make it seem like a elegant life filled with easy wins and clear computer screens by lunchtime. As long as you[…..]

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10 Things to Research as a Beginner Day Trader

Mon May 23, 2022, 06:57 pm | by Charles Munyi | No comments

Thanks to the developments in technology, trading is no longer a preserve for those who work in the stock market or brokerage firms. Anybody with good internet and some time to spare can make money trading securities. Day trading has[…..]

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How to Trade After Market Movers

Mon May 23, 2022, 06:43 pm | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

Just because the bell on Wall Street rings at 4 pm ET to signal the end of market hours, doesn’t necessarily mean trading is done for the day. In fact, it usually means things are about to get interesting as[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Dark Pools

Mon May 23, 2022, 06:26 pm | by Charles Munyi | No comments

When discussing different forms of investment, one of the most available types to the public is the stock exchange. Pew Research Center estimates that  52% of American households have some form of investment in the stock market. Most of this[…..]

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What Are Meme Stocks?

Mon May 23, 2022, 02:13 pm | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

Before we get too far: you just clicked on an article about meme stocks. There’s going to be discussion about GameStop, Reddit, Dogecoin, and maybe even that guy from Barstool Sports. Still want to keep going? Good, just remember, you[…..]

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How to Pick a Trading Style

Mon May 23, 2022, 01:45 pm | by Charles Munyi | No comments

A lot has changed in the trading industry. The days when trading was a preserve for professional brokers is long gone. Today, all you need to trade is reliable internet and a computer/mobile device. According to a study by Financial[…..]

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What Are the Stock Sectors?

Mon May 23, 2022, 11:32 am | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

The stock market is massive. Over 5,000 different stocks are traded daily in the US alone and trillions of dollars shift hands with little to no friction. Such a vast market is nearly impossible to grasp on the individual level,[…..]

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Why Do Stock Prices Change?

Sun May 22, 2022, 01:53 pm | by Charles Munyi | No comments

One of the most accessible trading platforms in North America is the stock market. An estimated 58% of adults in the U.S have money in the stock market. There are three significant ways to make money in the stock market. […..]

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What is Buying the Dip?

Sun May 22, 2022, 01:24 pm | by Charles Munyi | No comments

Buying and selling: the two most popular terms when it comes to investing/trading. The general assumption is that you should buy cheap and sell high. However, that is not always the case.  The reality is that there are several strategies[…..]