How the Market Works The idea of investing in the stock market may seem scary especially if it is your first time trying it. Many people end up being discouraged by the sad stories of investors losing most or all of their money. But the stock market also provides plenty of opportunity to grow your […]
Weather fluctuations are normal. And while most of us could use a break from the hot days of the summer or extremely cold days of the winter, future energy traders may not. As these fluctuations tend to affect how much energy is produced, delivered and consumed. The process where the value of an asset fluctuates […]
What’s up everyone? All right, so here we are finishing the 13th consecutive green day. Today is Friday the 13th for me, and I am so happy about this hot streak. This couldn’t have come at a better time. It was the beginning of the year, and the beginning of trading in my IRA on […]
Don’t feel bad if you are currently feeling fearful and anxious when trading; you aren’t the only one. Even on the best of trading days, it just has a way of wearing you down, especially if you can’t seem to get a handle on the game’s mental side. Unfortunately, emotions have no place in trading, […]
When is the best time to buy stocks? When should you buy? When prices are low, or when prices are high? A lot of potential investors seem to carry a pre-conceived notion that there’s a ‘perfect time’ to start buying stocks, and the slither of time in which the opportunity for reward is at its […]
A bag holder in regards to trading is someone who holds onto a position when it goes against them for an extended period of time causing large losses. This typically happens when a trader enters a position and it goes quickly against them and they freeze like a deer in headlights. When this happens, beginner […]
I know you’ve heard this a thousand times but I’m gonna say it one more time, leave your emotions out of trading! Of course this easier said than done because lets face it, real money is on the line and nothing feels worse than losing money or missing out on a big trade, but how […]
The oil markets are notoriously volatile and uncertain from one week to the next, but the latest tensions have even the most seasoned industry veterans scratching their heads over what’s likely to happen next. With a range of major structural changes coming to the oil markets, it’s no surprise that so many people are curious […]
Private equity refers to a range of financial firms that restructure companies privately before selling them. While private equity firms may or may not buy and sell public companies, the companies are private entities during the restructuring process. Private Equity, Buyouts and Leverage Private equity firms have developed a somewhat notorious reputation for buying vulnerable […]
A debt in financial terms is a legal arrangement that outlines a specific lending and repayment procedure for a given amount of some asset, most often cash. Most debts will carry a fixed or variable interest rate or payment to compensate the lender for the absence of their asset and the counterparty risk from putting […]
