Whether you’re day trading or making long-term investment decisions, it’s important to know what the markets are doing. Often this is done with market indexes, such as the S&P 500 or the Russell 1000. But these values don’t always give you the whole picture, and oftentimes they don’t. That’s why smart traders use market breadth […]
As the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic continues its dangerous spread around the world, Wall Street investors are becoming more risk-averse by the day. The pandemic looks set to have a significant negative impact on the global economy, companies, and financial markets. At this point, most market analysts are bracing for the possibility of the global […]
Your average trading platform will have anywhere from a few basic types of orders, to dozens of order types, depending on how advanced of a platform. One of those basic order types, included even in web-based discount brokerage platforms, is the buy stop order. What is a Buy Stop Order? A buy stop order is […]
Are you looking for a consistent income that will provide you with steady payments on a regulator basis? Then read on for a list of the top dividend paying stocks. What is a Dividend? A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders. If you own a dividend paying stock you will […]
Key Takeaways FINRA sets a $2,000 minimum equity requirement for margin trading, so small accounts may day trade more actively. Brokers can phase in the change until October 20, 2027, so confirm timing with Zacks Trade. Zacks Trade requires a $250 deposit to open an account. For almost 25 years, the $25,000 pattern day trader […]
The video streaming wars are intensifying day-by-day. Nowadays, streaming is one of, if not, the best ways to watch all your favorite TV shows and movies. In this article, we will discuss who Hulu is and what services they offer, a little bit about their industry and competitors, and how to buy Hulu stock. Who […]
The Inverse Head and Shoulder Pattern (also called a Head-and-Shoulder Bottom or Upside Down Head-and-Shoulder Pattern) is a fantastic bullish reversal pattern and one of my favorite patterns to trade. For markets that have a fixed supply and are naturally long-biased (the stock market), this pattern is a powerful one for the permabull. In a […]
Key Takeaways The $25,000 pattern day trader minimum was replaced with intraday margin standards on June 4, 2026. Brokers have until October 20, 2027, to implement the change, so your broker’s rules may differ. Swing trading options can fit a small account, but buyers can lose their entire premium. Direction, strike price, expiration, and theta […]
If you are considering setting up an account for your children with the goal of gifting them assets, then a Uniform Transfer to Minors Act account (UTMA) might work for you. This account is an alternative to a trust account and allows the transfer of certain gifts beyond what is allowed for under the Uniform […]
Out of all the chart patterns that we like to see in a bull market, the falling wedge is definitely one of the top patterns for new traders. It’s an extremely bullish pattern for all instruments in any market in any trend. Depending on the educator and educational material you’ve read on chart patterns, wedge […]
