Common Misconceptions of New Traders

Why is it then that there is such a large number of traders failing? It is not because they are stupid; but lack trading education. Education on the correct psychological approach to the market! The way you approach the market psychologically has as much to do with your success as any trading plan.

Tax Smart Investing Strategy

Tax smart investing strategy: Combining tax laws with stocks to achieve optimum results.

Can the Wall Street Crash Happen Again?

Can the Great Crash of 1929 happen again? What are the similarities and differences between then and now.

Is It A Buy Inside J C Penney?

Until this morning (November 3, 2006) I believed that much of the retail industry was overbought, and that any capital gains accumulated during the industry’s incredible run should be taken off the market into other areas. However, after seeing that the unemployment level of 4.4% is the lowest amount in over five years, I foresee a tremendous opportunity for a department retailer such as J C Penney (JCP) to go even higher in terms of share price, even as it has recently reached record highs.

Barnes and Noble: A Buy or Sell?

As Amazon recently reported its quarterly results, which, not only did I predict right on, but surprised many other experts and analysts awaiting a more negative outcome, one of its competitors, Barnes and Noble (BKS), which typically utilizes similar methods in achieving its respective businesses will be reporting earnings shortly as well. With such similar trends and data, you, as a shareholder of this stock should expect to gain similar capital after this recognized bookstore reports its earnings in about two weeks. While the parallelism is perceived as obvious, the truth may actually be a bit surprising.

What Is Options Trading?

If you've been trading stocks for a while and want to do something a little more speculative, then maybe options trading is for you. At a very basic level, an option traded on the stock exchange means 'a right'. So an options trade involves giving someone the right to buy or sell a certain stock at a certain price by a specific time.

The Basics of Investing in Stocks and Shares

Stocks can be considered a tool for building wealth, as they are a part of almost every investment portfolio. They represent the ownership of a company and are bought in the form of shares.

Stock Trading For A Living – Don't Quit Your Day Job

There comes a time in almost every stock trader's life when they entertain the idea of stock trading for a living. Many of us look upon the life of a stock trader as one of great flexibility and freedom. We may see ourselves trading from some remote location or even our own private yacht.

When Should You Sell?

When it comes to the stock market, buying is easier than selling. One of the hardest things to do is know when you should sell.

50 Day SMA - A Simple Method for Monitoring the Trend

Being able to read the hard right edge of a price chart and make trade decisions based on what is happening in the now rather than relying on hindsight can have profound implications on the success rate of your trading. This needn’t be as complicated as it sounds.

New High in DOW is Meaningless

The majority of the stocks in the DOW did not participate. See which ones.

Trading Veteran Reveals Must Have Hints and Tips on Trading that Every Trader Should Know

Your trading system is a set of rules that you have built up that should be met before you enter a trade. The more ways that a trade is confirmed- the better and the more money you're likely to make.

Dirty Secrets About Mutual Funds

What your mutual fund broker dosen't want you to know: why real estate is still a better bet.