Knowing how to invest in foreign stocks is perhaps one of the best ways for U.S.-based investors to diversify their portfolios. Foreign stocks are a vital part of any well-diversified investment portfolio due to their growth potential. In addition, venturing into overseas stocks can lead to better returns and lower volatility. Thankfully, there are a number […]
When Welles Wilder published New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems in 1978, he released a series of new indicators and concepts that took the field of technical analysis to another level. Out of the myriad of ideas in his book, none is more well-known or used than the RSI indicator (Relative Strength Index). The RSI […]
Taxes on stocks can be complicated but knowing the basics will help you be better prepared for the tax season that is right around the corner. If you’re interested in a guide specific to day traders then make sure to check this article out! Taxes on Stock Guide Look back over the past ten years […]
FAANG stocks are a basket of some of the largest, most popular public tech companies in the world. The term “FANG stocks” was coined by Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” and the founder of TheStreet.com, in February 2013. It is an acronym for four U.S. tech stocks – Facebook, Amazon.com, Netflix, and Google parent Alphabet. […]
In stock trading, you can make money from an uptrend or a downtrend. Downtrends tend to move faster than uptrends, which is why you will find some traders who opt to only short sell stocks in order to capitalize on the quick price action. Research shows that stocks can trend more than 30% of the […]
Jordan Belfort, of the blockbuster hit The Wolf of Wall Street, swindled investors out of millions of dollars in the early ‘90s using the “pump and dump” stock selling fraud scheme at his brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont. The scheme later caught up with him and he was imprisoned for 22 months between 2004 and 2006. He was also forced to […]
Reversals are something that every new and veteran analyst/trader looks for. They represent early entries with excellent risk/reward potential. But like the search for the most profitable trading system, searching and identifying reversals can be a great way to kill your account. But reversals are also an essential setup pattern for adding to positions, initiating […]
What is Leverage Ratio? A leverage ratio is a financial ratio that helps to measure a company’s debt levels. It is a measurement that determines a company’s sustainability towards its borrowing practices. As a backstop measure, the leverage ratio is the proportion of equity to assets. Simply put, it captures all debts/liabilities regardless of their […]
Many of us have heard of the term “stock market,” but not everyone knows how it works. A stock market is a marketplace where buying, selling, and issuance of stocks, securities, and other financial instruments takes place. Stock markets are also referred to as share markets or equity markets. Stocks are types of financial instruments that signify […]
Buying your favorite stocks has become easier than ever. Online brokers have streamlined the process for opening accounts so you just need to know which company you want to buy and how many shares. Let’s dive in on how you can buy Nike stock. How to Buy Nike Stock Buying Nike ($NKE) stock is surprisingly […]
