It wasn’t long ago that investing was reserved for institutions and very wealthy individuals. Even then, early investors needed to go through an intermediary and a simple stock purchase could take days. From its humble beginnings a few decades ago, online trading has transformed the world of investing. With a bank account and a small […]
The OTC Markets (Over The Counter) is a market for stocks that don’t meet the requirements for being listed on a major exchange like the NYSE or NASDAQ and has become somewhat of a wild, wild west arena over the years. However, it still attracts a plethora of traders and investors who are looking to […]
Margin Call – Everything You Need to Know Avoiding a margin call is paramount no matter if you’re just beginning or a seasoned vet, but how do you do that? Read on to get a full understanding on what a margin call is and how you can avoid them. Trading on Margin The ability to […]
What Motivates You To Be An Active Trader? Trading is tough. It is one of the most difficult and complex professions on the planet. Only through a lot of hard work, sacrifice and discipline can a new trader rise above the pack and succeed. So why do it? Why work so hard to become a […]
Top 3 Tips On Buying A Straddle For Earnings Reliable opportunities for big profits can be tough to come by but if you play your cards right and do your homework you can find some excellent opportunities during earning season. One play we really like is the long straddle, which involves buying an at the […]
The Revolutionary Impact Of Blockchain Technology Blockchain is an ingenious invention designed to act as a public ledger for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin. As the main technology behind one of the most popular cryptocurrencies to date, blockchain acts as proof for all cryptocurrency transactions. What you need to know is that a block forms […]
Every trader will have their own personalized trading style, niche investment area and set of rules or guidelines. However, there are a few key day trading tips that every great trader knows and follows religiously. Despite all the potential variation among traders, there are a few aspects to trading that are absolutely essential to success. […]
The decriminalization and legalization of marijuana and cannabis-based products has been advancing at an accelerating pace over the last half-decade. Many investors have recognized the enormous potential market that this medicinal and recreational drug represents. However, the contemporary marijuana industry has a very “Wild West” feel to it, and it can be difficult to identify […]
Table of contents Understanding An Option Chain Buyers Versus Sellers Further Important Facts and Terminology A Universe of Options So you want to become an options trader? Options traders have developed a bit of a mystique in the financial world as masters of complex mathematics and theoretical finance. Puts, calls, strike price, open volume, […]
Augmented Reality and Apple’s Vision for an Augmented Future Augmented reality (AR) has long been overshadowed in the minds of futurists and technologists by the related field of virtual reality. However, it may hold far more promise for both practical and entertainment purposes than virtual reality. Furthermore, augmented reality may be a more achievable goal, […]
