ETFs have sky-rocketed in popularity in the last few decades, making them the go-to asset class for investing. They are easy to understand, are able to follow a broad selection of market securities, … [Read more...]
The term “Black Swan” is used within the context of the financial markets to describe an event that comes as a surprise but has a significant effect on the world. A popular book that also helped coin … [Read more...]
In financial economics, there is a heated debate among academics over whether it’s possible to generate excess returns above the average market return. Because, if a group of traders or investors is … [Read more...]
If you were to ask a group of veteran traders who they believe best epitomize the essence of a market speculator, that person would most likely be Jesse Livermore. Livermore is a trading legend and … [Read more...]
Experienced traders know that the first 15 to 30 minutes of trading can often predict the tone of the market, and as such, it's important to watch the price action during the early session closely. … [Read more...]
Two of the most popular markets for trading include the stock market and the Forex market. Both of these markets offer excellent opportunities for active investors and traders. There are, however, … [Read more...]
There are dozens of fundamental tools for analyzing the price of stocks. One of the more traditional methods for performing security analysis is based on the use of financial ratios. Financial ratios … [Read more...]
Many aspiring traders and investors seek to learn as much as they can about the different types of market theories and strategies that they can use to gain a practical edge in their trading. In this … [Read more...]
The subject of taxes is not one of the more exciting topics for most traders and investors. Nevertheless, since capital gains tax can be a significant portion of your gross earnings in the market, … [Read more...]
The VIX is a volatility indicator that is widely followed by traders in the equities, futures and options market. Unlike most other traditional indicators, the VIX is a very unique technical study. It … [Read more...]