Whether you’re day trading, swing trading or investing, you need to know the basics on how to buy and sell stocks. What is a Stock? A stock (also called an “equity” or a “share”) is a security that represents an ownership share in a public company that is listed on a stock exchange like the New York Stock […]
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How the Iron Butterfly Options Strategy Works
Iron Butterfly Options Strategy The Iron Butterfly options strategy, also known as the Ironfly, falls into a category of options strategies known as Option Income Strategies. Option income strategies focus on time decay and collecting premiums over the decay. Specifically, the Iron Butterfly is a type of income strategy known as a credit spread. Credit […]
How to Invest in Gold for the Next Recession
Learning how to invest in gold is a great way to diversify your portfolio as well as prepare you for a downturn in the markets. There is an old saying that goes “Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants – but debt is the […]
What is a Composite Index?
A composite index is essentially a group of stocks that are averaged together in order to provide an overall view of a specific sector or industry. The word composite basically means a blend or combination of many things to form one big picture thing. A composite hockey stick just means that it’s made of a […]
How To Buy Blue Origin Stock
Ever wonder how to buy Blue Origin stock? You’re not alone. The only problem is they are not a public company, but there may be a way around that! Who is Blue Origin? Blue Origin is a private spaceflight company owned by Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. The tech billionaire founded […]
Volume Imprint – Understanding Volume Price Analysis and Volume-At-Price Analysis
The variable of volume in the stock market (or any market with fixed supply) is arguably the most essential piece of technical information available to traders, especially day traders. The reason that volume is so important is because volume shows the conviction of the participants. Volume tells us what people want and how much or […]
How To Buy Whole Foods Stock
Who is Whole Foods Market? Whole Foods Market was founded in 1978 by John Mackey and his girlfriend at the time Renee Lawson Hardy, as a small natural foods store in Austin, Texas. The company is best known for its for its organic foods. At the time of its founding, Whole Foods had only 19 workers and […]
How To Invest In Foreign Stocks
Knowing how to invest in foreign stocks is perhaps one of the best ways for U.S.-based investors to diversify their portfolios. Foreign stocks are a vital part of any well-diversified investment portfolio due to their growth potential. In addition, venturing into overseas stocks can lead to better returns and lower volatility. Thankfully, there are a number […]
You Are Probably Using RSI Indicator The Wrong Way
When Welles Wilder published New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems in 1978, he released a series of new indicators and concepts that took the field of technical analysis to another level. Out of the myriad of ideas in his book, none is more well-known or used than the RSI indicator (Relative Strength Index). The RSI […]
Taxes on Stocks: Everything You Need to Know
Taxes on stocks can be complicated but knowing the basics will help you be better prepared for the tax season that is right around the corner. If you’re interested in a guide specific to day traders then make sure to check this article out! Taxes on Stock Guide Look back over the past ten years […]