When it comes to trading, one of the best ways to tell what’s happening is by paying attention to the flow of money in and out of a stock. Surely, none of us want to buy a stock if money is flowing out, right? Instead, we want to buy if we’re seeing money flow in, … Continue reading “How the Money Flow Index (MFI) Can Give you an Edge”
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Why it Pays to Use a Trailing Stop Loss At All Times
All of a sudden, your favorite stock is falling out of the sky. What do you do? Do you sell? Do you hold? Or, do you freeze, becoming nothing more than a nervous, emotional trader that sells because everybody else is? Unfortunately, most of us freeze, too scared to think straight. We get caught up in … Continue reading “Why it Pays to Use a Trailing Stop Loss At All Times”
The No. 1 Way to Lose Money in the Market
Trades can go against us at any time. But if we know how to protect our working capital, the better off we are. When you trade, think of yourself as a small business owner. Small businesses have to worry about unsold inventory, the possibility of high staff turnover, potential fires and electrical shortages – worst … Continue reading “The No. 1 Way to Lose Money in the Market”
The Top 3 Penny Stock Myths to Avoid
Big returns can come in small packages. It’s why most of us are attracted to smaller-cap stocks. Unfortunately, there are also those of us that get caught up in the mistruths of small caps and miss the boat altogether. And I can assure you, that can cost you a good deal of money Myth No. … Continue reading “The Top 3 Penny Stock Myths to Avoid”
How to Invest in the Biggest Threat to the U.S. Financial System
A few keystrokes are all it takes. All of a sudden, your most private information is in the hands of criminals. What’s terrifying is that our own government isn’t prepared. Worse, our digital over-dependence means that our risk is greater than ever before with new attacks surfacing all the time. And just in case you … Continue reading “How to Invest in the Biggest Threat to the U.S. Financial System”
Two Small Cap Biotech Stocks with Major Catalysts
Biotech stocks may be one of the most speculative sectors of the market, but with aging baby boomers creating a surging demand for better care and treatment options, new innovations, and multi-billion-dollar merger and acquisition potential, the sector is not only explosive, but one of the most profitable. Sure, the sector can be plagued by … Continue reading “Two Small Cap Biotech Stocks with Major Catalysts”
Five Key Terms all Investors Should Understand
You don’t have to know everything when you invest. However, there are some key terms to master before you place your first trade. After all, it never hurts to understand the bare-bones basics. Term No. 1 – Bid/Ask Price The bid price is the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for an investment. … Continue reading “Five Key Terms all Investors Should Understand”
Why Investors are Buying Small Cap Oil Stocks
Small cap investors are pushing back into small cap oil stocks, like Laredo Petroleum (LPI), Northern Oil & Gas (NOG), and Carrizo Oil & Gas (CRZ) as oil prices tick higher on key catalysts including: Catalyst No. 1 – Falling Crude Oil Supply According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), crude fell by 9.6 … Continue reading “Why Investors are Buying Small Cap Oil Stocks”
The Top 3 Tips to Becoming a Successful Investor
Like most investors, one of your top goals has been to enjoy a financially secure retirement at whatever age you choose. That being the case, it stands to reason that your retirement “nest egg” should ideally generate above-market returns, often with below-market risk. But to do so, you need to have a plan in place. … Continue reading “The Top 3 Tips to Becoming a Successful Investor”
The Worst Mistakes Beginner Investors Make
You’d be surprised how many are making it near impossible to find success. That’s because they try a million different things. They get far too wrapped up with too many ideas. And they lose track of one of the best ways to make money today. Unbelievably, an astonishing nine out of every 10 investors fail … Continue reading “The Worst Mistakes Beginner Investors Make”