Every stock has a float, which is the number of outstanding shares available to trade in a stock minus the restricted shares or shares held by insiders and employees. More simply, it is the number of shares that are free to trade in the open market. Restricted shares are shares that are held by […]
When I started trading stocks the first thing I was researching was how day trading penny stocks works. Since I didn’t have much money, I thought the only way I could make a decent profit was by trading penny stocks. Soon after visiting a few websites and signing up to newsletters I was getting […]
If you need a broker that offers free simulated trading, TC2000 is worth taking a look at. In addition to paper trading on a desktop platform, the firm offers: Educational materials Several analysis tools In-person training events at several locations (except during coronavirus pandemics) Brief Overview TC2000 was founded in 2010 and is currently headquartered […]
Gone forever are the days of stock prices being written on a chalkboard on a trading floor. Today, reliable computer technology is just as vital as knowing what stock to trade. If your rig is slow to respond, you could miss out on an important trading opportunity. This is especially true if you are […]
Generic Trade is an online futures and options broker that offers the latest in trading technology. As a specialty deep discount broker, Generic Trade specially serves fee conscious and hands-on futures traders. Simply put, Generic Trade is designed for traders interested in discount options and futures trading. It is also suitable for traders who also […]
I often see new traders asking what trading books they should read that will help give them a head start on their trading so I’ve decided to review five books that I think every trader should read whether you are just starting out or are a veteran that needs a refresher. These are some of […]
MetaStock is an online stock analysis software with data provided by DataLink that was created to help traders make more informed trading decisions via their powerful tools and advanced charting abilities for trading in stocks, options, futures, commodities, forex, fixed income products and indices. They feature proprietary scanning and analyzing tools that will assist you […]
If you have spent any amount of time on social media you’ll see day traders flaunting the life style of traveling around the world, staying at the nicest hotels and driving the fanciest cars. Typically these posts show traders easily making the $1k/day goal on a laptop while sitting in a hot tub or a […]
Scottrade Inc. is a discount broker that offers both online services and brick-and-mortar offices with hundreds of locations all over the nation where you can get professional in-person service for a very competitive commission rate. They were founded by CEO Rodger Riney in Scottsdale, Arizona and ever since it’s opened its doors back in 1980 they […]
As a beginner trader one of the most difficult concepts to grasp is how in the world profitable traders find stocks to trade. There are thousands of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs that you could trade. Somehow, a professional trader has to find 5-10 stocks worth trading each day AND maintain a 65-75% accuracy of […]
