Trading and investing in stocks are two different approaches to profiting from the stock market. While some use the terms interchangeably, they are two very different methods. Traders seek short-term profits, while investors look for long-term gains. Each method has[…..]
Just because the market opens at 9:30 AM eastern time, doesn’t mean you should roll out of bed right before it opens. Successful trading requires research and planning during the pre-market hours before making the trade. This guide will break[…..]
In order to trade stocks, there need to be shares available in order to execute a trade. That’s where float comes in. Stock float determines how many shares are available for the general public to trade and invest in. Some[…..]
If you’re just learning about trading, you may have also heard about paper trading. It’s not necessarily done on paper anymore, but used in a simulation, usually offered by a broker or market-related company. This blog post will break down[…..]
Every Sunday, Benzinga releases the video podcast, A Traders Journey on our YouTube channel. Customer Success Director Ryan Faloona interviews pro traders to get to know them, their trading style, and what tips they have for traders. In this blog post,[…..]
Options are something traders and investors can use to give themselves…well…options. It’s all in the name, but what are they really? This blog will break down the basics of options and how they can be used. What Are Options? Options are[…..]
If you’re new to trading, you may be a little unfamiliar with Squawk. There’s no need to worry though, we’ve got you covered. Squawk is a tool used by traders around the world to make it easier to hear key[…..]
If you’re a budding day trader, then you probably know that market news is key for finding trading opportunities. Having access to professional stock market news can make the difference between high profits or big losses. That’s where a professional[…..]
If you ask the most successful investors the secret behind successful investing, they’ll most likely attribute their mastery to a beacon of light that guided them by providing data, news, in-depth data, and a whole suite of trading tools on[…..]
Technical trading patterns can often be difficult to spot with the untrained eye. An experienced trader can spot pennants, wedges, and double tops whereas a novice might only see a random assortment of candlesticks. Pattern recognition can be an art[…..]