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What is Swing Trading? A Guide for Beginners

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:38 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Swing trading is a form of trading where positions are held for longer than just one day. They can range from a couple days to several months. While similar to day trading, it has some key differences, including rules, position[…..]

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How To: Create a Biotech Stock Monitor Workspace

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:36 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

If you’re looking to capitalize on the volatility with biotech stock, you need to make sure you have the right trading setup so you have all the information you need to make the best decisions in your trading. This comprehensive[…..]

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Find Opening Gaps using Benzinga Pro

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:33 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

One of the most common day trading strategy is trading opening gaps. Opening gaps occur when a stock opens at a much higher or lower price than the previous day’s close. This is one of the more popular strategies for[…..]

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Guide to Trading Terminology

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:29 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

When it comes to trading, there are a lot of terms and financial jargon out there though most aren’t used all the time. If you don’t have a financial background, you might not be familiar with them or what they[…..]

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Understanding Block Trades and How to Find Them

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:25 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

There are numerous signals, indicators, and news catalysts you can pay attention to when it comes to day trading. Some are based on the news, others are based on financial data, and some are based on what other traders are[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Short Selling

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:15 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

You may have first heard of short selling when Reddit traders short squeezed GameStop, or maybe you heard about it in the movie “The Big Short.” While many traders, think “buy low, sell high,” short selling is the opposite. Short[…..]

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How To: Find Profitable, High-Growth Stocks

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:09 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

If you’re trying to find stocks with a low PEG ratio and high-profit margin, this how-to guide is for you! With just a few clicks, you can generate a list of these profitable, high-growth stocks. Go step-by-step to learn how[…..]

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Beginners Guide: Technical Analysis

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:06 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

There are two prime ways to analyze a stock: fundamental and technical analysis. While one looks at using historical trading data to analyze price and volume movements, the other analyzes business results. Both, however, can be used to your advantage[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide: Fundamental Analysis

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 11:56 am | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Fundamental and technical analysis are arguably the two main types of stock analysis, and great strategies to understand. We’ve already covered technical analysis in a previous blog post. This blog post will cover all you need to know if you’re[…..]

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How to Read Candlestick Charts

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 11:49 am | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Candlestick charts are frequently used in trading because they pack a lot of information in an easy-to-read design. They tell you more information than line charts, and with a single candlestick, you can see the opening, closing, session high and[…..]