Jordan Belfort, of the blockbuster hit The Wolf of Wall Street, swindled investors out of millions of dollars in the early ‘90s using the “pump and dump” stock selling fraud scheme at his brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont. The scheme later caught up with him and he was imprisoned for 22 months between 2004 and 2006. He was also forced to […]
Reversals are something that every new and veteran analyst/trader looks for. They represent early entries with excellent risk/reward potential. But like the search for the most profitable trading system, searching and identifying reversals can be a great way to kill your account. But reversals are also an essential setup pattern for adding to positions, initiating […]
Ross started his small account challenge and ended up making $158, pushing his account up 40% in just one day! Watch the recap below to see what he traded in his first small account challenge recap.
What is Leverage Ratio? A leverage ratio is a financial ratio that helps to measure a company’s debt levels. It is a measurement that determines a company’s sustainability towards its borrowing practices. As a backstop measure, the leverage ratio is the proportion of equity to assets. Simply put, it captures all debts/liabilities regardless of their […]
Many of us have heard of the term “stock market,” but not everyone knows how it works. A stock market is a marketplace where buying, selling, and issuance of stocks, securities, and other financial instruments takes place. Stock markets are also referred to as share markets or equity markets. Stocks are types of financial instruments that signify […]
Buying your favorite stocks has become easier than ever. Online brokers have streamlined the process for opening accounts so you just need to know which company you want to buy and how many shares. Let’s dive in on how you can buy Nike stock. How to Buy Nike Stock Buying Nike ($NKE) stock is surprisingly […]
In 2011, Evan Spiegel, Reggie Brown, and Bobby Murphy created Snapchat, an app that allows users to send videos and photos. Today, Snapchat is one of the most influential social media platforms. In the first quarter of 2019, Snapchat daily users numbered 203 million worldwide. Of these, 61% are women. Each day, Snapchat users send more […]
Move over, Theranos, the biggest scandal on investor’s radar these days is WeWork and what happened to their stock. The company has been hogging the headlines in recent months for negative reasons. Once considered the most valuable U.S. startup, WeWork has not only seen its co-founder Adam Neumann step down as CEO but also shelved […]
What are Dividends? The thought of living and thriving through passive income in terms of dividend checks may seem like a dream to many people. However, it can become true, particularly when you comprehend what a dividend is before you engage in this trade. Here are a few insights to help you grasp a sound […]
Whether you are a stock trader, a bond trader, or a forex trader, your ultimate goal is to earn money with minimum risk. For options traders, one of the most important principles you need to understand is the put call parity. In this article, we will be focusing on the nuts and bolts of this […]
