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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[…..]

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What Is Stock Volatility?

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 11:33 am | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Stock volatility is an inevitable aspect of the stock market. It can affect a few stocks, a sector, or the overall market. If you’re a day trader, this is likely a huge part of your strategy and where you capitalize[…..]

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What Do Stock Analyst Ratings Mean?

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 11:20 am | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Stock analyst ratings aren’t quite as simple as you might think. But they don’t have to be hard to understand, either. There are the obvious ratings like buy or sell, but some firms use other phrasing that can be confusing[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Opening Gaps

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 11:36 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Trading opening gaps is a really popular strategy for new day traders. Gaps are easy to spot—but figuring out what type of gap is occurring can help you figure out if a particular stock has great potential. This blog will[…..]

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SEC Filings and What Traders Need to Know

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 12:18 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

The SEC is a regulatory body that protects the securities market and aims to provide transparency between public companies and the actual public. Companies, investors, or institutions may be required to fill out SEC filings in certain scenarios. There are[…..]

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Using Volume for Day Trading Stocks

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 12:13 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Volume is an important factor for day traders, and it relates to how many shares of a particular stock is traded for a given time period. This helps traders understand how liquid the stock is, which is important for day[…..]

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How to Find the Biggest Stock Gainers and Losers

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 11:59 am | by Azhar Khan | No comments

One of the easiest ways many day traders find trading opportunities is looking for stocks with big price movements—the daily gainers and losers. These are stocks with big percentage gains. This blog post will break down why you should find[…..]

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Cash vs. Margin Accounts: What’s the Difference?

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 10:37 am | by Azhar Khan | No comments

When you decide to start trading, one of the first steps is to open your broker account. After deciding which broker to go with, you are given two choices: cash vs margin accounts.  The account type you open can affect[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Moving Averages

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 08:32 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Moving averages (MA) are one of the most common technical indicators available to traders. This tool comes in many forms: simple, exponential, and weighted. Moving averages make it easier to spot trends on a chart, help find support and resistance[…..]