The stock market is enormous. Over 5,000 different stocks are traded daily in the US alone and trillions of dollars shift hands with little to no friction. Such a vast market is nearly impossible to grasp on the individual level,[…..]
A lot has changed in the trading industry. Gone are the days when trading was a preserve for professional brokers. Today, all you need to trade is reliable internet and a computer or mobile device. According to a study by[…..]
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The bell on Wall Street rings at 4 pm ET to signal the end of market hours, but that doesn’t mean trading is done for the day. In fact, it usually means things are about to get interesting as earnings[…..]
Thanks to technology, trading is no longer a preserve for those who work in the stock market or brokerage firms. Anybody with good internet and some time to spare can make money trading securities. Day trading has emerged as one[…..]
Many misperceptions surround the life of a day trader. Those looking to sell you a stock picking service will make it seem like a glamorous life filled with easy wins and clear computer screens by lunchtime. As long as you[…..]
People occasionally tout the massive profits they reap from lucrative, same-day bets made on stocks, but this practice can also go all shades of wrong. The stock market is the most popular day trading field, but traders can also participate[…..]
“I love it when a plan comes together” was the weekly catchphrase of John “Hannibal” Smith, who fought criminals and corrupt politicians with his mercenary team on the hit 80s show The A-Team. Of course, the ‘plan’ usually involved excessive[…..]
In an era of information, you’re bound to hear a lot about day trading from the media outlets. Unfortunately, the variety and complexity of these voices may make it difficult for you to separate truths from myths and misconceptions. Yet,[…..]
We face risks every day. Take driving to the grocery store or work, and a crash could occur at any moment. You could avoid this risk altogether by ordering out or working from home. The same applies to active trading[…..]