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What Triggers A Volatility Halt

What Triggers A Volatility Halt In Stocks?

  Day traders need volatility in the markets but what happens when volatility becomes too much and what triggers a volatility halt? Earlier this year, we witnessed extreme volatility in “meme stocks” such as GameStop ($GME) and movie chain AMC Entertainment Holdings ($AMC) which triggered trading halts. Several other once-sleepy stocks like Bed Bath and Beyond ($BBBY) and Koss […]

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Pairs Trading

A Beginners Guide to Pairs Trading

  Most of the time when we make a trade, we’re making a pretty specific bet. We buy Apple because we think Apple is going up for whatever reason. It’s a simple bet with one way to win: the price has to go up.  With pairs trading, you’re combining two separate bets into one. Let […]

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What Are The Benefits Of Using A Day Trading Simulator

Main Benefits Of Using A Day Trading Simulator

  For beginner and experienced day traders seeking to sharpen their skills, a day trading simulator can be an invaluable tool. Trading simulators allow traders to practice trading using virtual currency. This allows you to gain experience without risking your hard-earned cash while also learning to minimize losses. This guide focuses on trading simulators. It looks […]

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What Counts As A Day Trade

What Counts As A Day Trade?

  Day trading has exploded in popularity in recent years but what counts as a day trade and why does it matter? According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), day traders rapidly buy, sell and, short-sell stocks throughout the day with the hope that the stocks will continue climbing or falling in value […]

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Weakening Market Breadth and FAANG Leadership

  The recent sharp selloff in US markets might be indicative of a broader weakness developing in market breadth. Due to the top index components being so heavily weighted in the indexes, their strength is presenting a potentially misleading picture of how the average stock is performing. How Indexes Work: Why Index Calculation Can Distort […]

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good faith violation

How A Good Faith Violation Works

  When day trading stocks or other securities in a cash account, it is important to know the rules to avoid possible violations. This includes a Good Faith Violation. Before making your first day trade, you’ll need to decide whether you plan to trade on a margin basis or in a cash account. Today, we […]

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Are Penny Stocks a Good Long-Term Investment

Are Penny Stocks a Good Long-Term Investment?

  Penny stocks have been around for a long time but are penny stocks a good long-term investment? In the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street”, con artist Jordan Belford gets his start selling worthless stocks to unsuspecting retirees. Often sold on promises of large potential gains, most of these equities were known as ‘dirt […]

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Robinhood IPO

Robinhood IPO: Everything You Need To Know

  Robinhood IPO is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know. Robinhood IPO: Quick Facts Ticker: HOOD Offering date (date of first trading): on or about Thursday, July 29, 2021, according to Renaissance Capital Listing method: Traditional IPO Exchange: Nasdaq Global Select Market Offer price: Shares are expected to be priced between $38 […]

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