Have you ever heard of day traders? At first glance the name might sound like some weird sci-fi name, like “night walkers”. But nope, there's nothing super natural about day traders. Well, except for the fact that some of them make extraordinary returns. So what makes these traders different from other traders? Read on to find out! Day traders look to make profits off of intra-day trading. They often trade fast and in high volumes. We won't … [Read more...]
If you are even broadly familiar with investing then you've probably seen the term “commodity” tossed around. Understanding what commodities are and how they can help investors secure big returns is an important thing for anyone who is serious about investing. Even if you have another preferred type of investment, such as real estate or stocks, you should still give commodities a close look and at least be aware of how commodity markets … [Read more...]
Trading in the stock market today can be a daunting task for even the most informed investor or trader. In my opinion the best approach is to use a combination of both fundamental and technical analysis to catch the most advantageous moves in the market. Below we lay out an evergreen routine that can be used to evaluate the stock market today and everyday. Pre-Market Prior to the market open you should spend a couple of hours: getting … [Read more...]
Commodity prices are the costs associated with the purchase of any type of commodity. Some of the most common types of commodities see price changes throughout the day. Others remain a bit more steady. Pricing models are based on a standard unit of measurement recognized by the reporting agency. The most common pricing models focus on the weight of the commodity. Others focus on the number of items, such as the number of barrels of … [Read more...]
If you're trying to formulate an investment strategy, you may have come across the term “ trading with moving averages ”. Moving averages is a widely used indicator that is often used in technical analysis. In case you need a refresher on technical analysis, it's an investment strategy that relies on price movements, rather than the traits and performance of an individual company. “Moving averages” are a type of indicator that attempts to filter … [Read more...]