So what’s the difference with large cap vs small cap stocks? Quite a bit actually! In this article, we will help shed light on market capitalization, differences between large and small cap stocks, and things to consider when trading both types. What is Market Cap? Market cap is a measure of a company’s value […]
Want to know how to buy Doordash stock? Great, you’re in the right place! The 2020 calendar year will long be remembered in the eyes of many stock traders as the year of the coronavirus pandemic. With more than one million people across the globe already dead from the deadly virus and tens of millions infected, we […]
In all industries there are people credited to being the best. In design, the late Steve Jobs is credited to being the best in his industry. In boxing, Muhammad Ali was credited to being the best boxer of all time. In U.S. politics, there is a consensus that Abraham Lincoln was the nation’s greatest President by every measure applied. […]
Who is Jesse Livermore? Jesse Livermore is the most famous trader of modern times. Like most notable traders, he is most known for his big calls, shorting the stock market prior to the Panic of 1907 and the 1929 Great Depression. Livermore is the subject of Edward Levefre’s partly-fiction novel Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, […]
We have all heard of that one friend who made thousands of dollars trading stocks and chances are they have been in multibagger stocks. For an investor or day trader, finding a stock whose price will appreciate multiple times the initial investment value is a dream. When traded wisely, stocks can offer huge returns. […]
When you buy and sell financial securities, you will inevitably generate profits and losses. The purchase of a stock that runs up 20% provides an excellent source of income, but with income comes taxes. There are two major tax implications that stock traders need to be aware of, which include long-term and short-term capital […]
Most people associate “insider trading” with secret tips and federal agents busting into a dirty hedge fund like Showtime’s Billions. That’s insider trading based on material non-public information (MNPI). We will cover the illegal side briefly, but today’s article is mainly about the legal open market activities of company insiders. When an “insider” of […]
If you have a 401k at work, you can still have your own Individual Retirement Account. The Roth IRA in particular has several distinct advantages (but disadvantages, too) compared to the workplace plan. Lets compare the Roth IRA vs 401k and see what the differences are. Roth IRA Overview As the name implies, the […]
Inflation can be a good or bad thing depending on your perspective. However, knowing how to profit from inflation is a great way to protect your money and even increase your wealth. What is Inflation? Inflation occurs when goods and services rise, making them more expensive relative to the amount of money you make. […]
Different order types are among the most boring stock market subjects, mostly the focus of a small sect of high-frequency trading enthusiasts and opponents. But the discussion of stock market orders shouldn’t be about the orders themselves, but framed in a discussion about trade planning. Planning your trades has a significant material effect on […]
