“Sell and May and go away” refers to the Wall Street axiom related to the performance of stocks during the 6-months beginning May 1. The theory states that if you reduced your stock holdings on May 1, and repurchased your portfolio on November 1, you would benefit from the outperformance during these periods. May kicks […]
If you’re reading this, you’re probably brand new to the stock market and want to know how to buy stocks. Maybe you really like a company and want to own shares or you got a hot stock tip from your Uncle at a holiday gathering. Either way you need to understand the steps required […]
The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things, and the cryptocurrency world is not immune to this kind of change. Let’s look at how Bitcoin is perceived in the wake of this terrible health emergency. When it comes to post-COVID Bitcoin value, the elephant in the room is the Federal Reserve’s response to the economic […]
With the outside world at a partial stand-still due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many of us across America are shifting our priorities to focus on our health, our relationships with our families and loved ones, as well as self-improvements and skill-building. Some are also taking advantage of all the free time during the coronavirus lockdown to day trade […]
Under standing how to measure market sentiment is a good way to form a thesis for your trading and to determine which direction is a more likely outcome. Intro Have you ever been bullish about a specific stock just to find out that many investors have already had the same idea? This scenario can be […]
In the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street, newly-minted stockbroker Jordan Belfort is forced to turn to a boiler room brokerage for employment following the Black Monday market collapse. Belfort pushes penny stocks not listed on major exchanges called pink sheets, taking home outsized commissions thanks to his high pressure sales tactics (and the […]
Assume you own shares in America’s best tech company. Your parents bought the stock for you when you were born, and you have held it ever since. It is a good company and has made money each year. Each quarter (four times a year) the company sends you a check. At first it was 5 […]
Learning how to research stocks can seem like a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be. Below we will go over some ways on how you can find companies that are undervalued. Intro I once heard a hedge fund manager say “you have no right to buy a stock until you’ve done >100 hours […]
Updated January 11, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of contents What is a Candlestick Chart Anatomy of a Candlestick Open, High, Low, Close Examples of Popular Candlestick Patterns How to Read Candlestick Charts Candlestick charts are now the de facto charting style on most trading platforms so knowing how to read candlestick charts […]
Learn how to find undervalued stocks by using the right tools and metrics that will allow you to make better trading decisions. Intro Imagine you could buy a new computer for 40% less than the best price available on the web, just because a company was overstocked. If you are in the market for a […]
