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Complete Guide to Pre-Market Trading

Fri Jan 12, 2024, 03:27 pm | by Neal | No comments

Pre-market trading is trading that happens before normal stock market opening hours. While it was once exclusively available to institutional investors, more online brokers offer extended trading hours for investors. Pre-market trading opens opportunities for investors to act on after-hours[…..]

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How To Choose a Stock Screener

Fri Jan 12, 2024, 03:18 pm | by Neal | No comments

As a day trader or investor, the ability to shift through company information from thousands of available stocks is potential gold. A stock screener is a tool that investors and traders can use to separate stocks based on defined metrics.[…..]

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Trade Ideas Scanner vs Benzinga Pro

Mon Nov 13, 2023, 08:27 pm | by Neal | No comments

If you’re working as a day trader, earning favorable returns often depends on access to the right tools. Two of the best platforms available for successful traders are Trade-Ideas and Benzinga Pro. The two have unique offerings, and in reality,[…..]

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How To Use Stock Scanning Software

Mon Oct 30, 2023, 07:44 pm | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

Stock scanners are valuable tools for traders. They help in finding trading opportunities efficiently. By setting specific criteria, these tools comb through a vast array of stocks. Consequently, they pinpoint matches that align with a trader’s preferences. Whether you’re interested[…..]

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Best Stocks That Trade Sideways

Mon Oct 30, 2023, 04:50 pm | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

A sideways market may be here to stay for a while, but there are still ample opportunities for investors in stocks that trade sideways. Consider these short-term investment opportunities to build equity and capitalize on micro-price movements. The companies below[…..]

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How to Day Trade on Fidelity

Wed Jun 21, 2023, 04:32 am | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

Fidelity Investments is one of the most reputable and renowned brokers on the market with a wide range of trading and wealth management services. Recently, Fidelity announced a Spot Bitcoin ETF just after Blackrock did the same, meaning that the[…..]

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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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The Strat VS Technical Analysis with Dede Edwards 

Sat May 28, 2022, 11:35 pm | by Alexis Jurcak | No comments

This webinar’s guest features Dede Edwards, a consultant turned expert trader. She began her journey in the mid 90’s while working at a local sheriff’s department. One of her co-workers brought in the Wall Street Journal and expressed to Dede[…..]

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Swing Trading Strategies for Beginners

Fri May 20, 2022, 04:01 pm | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

Day trading is often thought of as a way to quit the rat race and escape the cubicle, but the reality is far from that. On very good days, you might be able to reach your profit goals early, shut[…..]

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Short vs. Long-Term Trading

Fri May 20, 2022, 02:46 pm | by Dan Schmidt | No comments

Very few factors are more important than timeframe when it comes to investing your money. The length of time you plan to hold stocks not only dictates your future tax obligations, but it also determines which types of trading styles[…..]