These days, savvy traders are doing a lot more than reading the Wall Street Journal. They are using the top trading software of 2016. Fact is, with stock markets as lucrative as they are (and they are lucrative!) there are tons of software providers out there who are trying to sell stock trading software. Some of this trading software is excellent, genuinely top-notch stuff. However, some of it, quite frankly, falls far short of the needs and … [Read more...]
Trying to figure out what the russell 2000 is? This index is one of the many indices you can use to monitor stock markets. Basically, an index works by compiling a number of stocks to create an easy to track index that investors can use to monitor the overall health of the stock market, or a particular industry and/or segment. In the United States, the “big three” stock indices are the Dow Jones Industry Average, the Standard and Poors 500 … [Read more...]
Are you wondering whether or not Options House is a good option for trading? The short answer is yes, option house is a great choice for just about any trader. The longer answer is that while there are a lot of good brokers out there, optionshouse remains among the best, most affordable, and reputable in the market. The platform is especially good for options traders, which should come as no surprise given the company's name. Options House was … [Read more...]
Knowing what a stop limit is, is very important for investors. A stop-limit combines both a stop order and a limit order. Still confused? Don't worry, we'll break down the terms for you. It's important to understand, however, that these tools are essential for investors who cannot watch their portfolio closely every day. If you have a retirement portfolio, but spend most of your day working or otherwise occupied, having a stop-limit order, or … [Read more...]