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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s tough to know how much leverage is in the market until everyone needs liquidity at the same time. As the 2008 financial crisis and the recent Archaegos blow-up demonstrated, leverage can quietly gather in odd corners of the market. I mean, who would have thought a bunch of media stocks like Viacom or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Penny stocks are high risk mainly due to the lack of liquidity and company information as well as the high volatility associated with lower priced stocks. Many day traders looking to make money in the stock market prefer to buy low-priced stocks. This is because they offer higher than normal returns. Penny stocks can […]
If you’re a day trader that doesn’t mind some risk, you may find yourself interested in penny stocks. These stocks have the potential for huge returns but they come with a lot of risks. One of the reasons why they are considered risky investments is because, in most cases, they are traded in over-the-counter (OTC) […]
