Speculation: An advantage of options is the reality that you will not be limited to making a profit only when the market is successful. Because of the […]
Why use options?
Stop loss and limit orders
A Stop loss and limit orders are orders that attempt to execute (meaning become a market order) when a certain price threshold has been reached. Limit and […]
Different order types
An order or stock order (in financial terms) is giving a broker or brokerage firm instructions to buy (sell) or short (short sell) a security. There are […]
Flags and pennants, patterns in technical analysis
Flags and pennants are categorized as a continuous pattern. They normally represent only short breaks in a dynamic stock. They are usually seen right after a quick […]
Definition of stochastic oscillator
A technical momentum indicator that compares the closing price of a security with its price range over a given period of time. The sensitivity of a stochastic […]
What is your risk level?
Your ‘risk level’ is how much risk you are willing to accept to get a certain level of reward; riskier stocks are both those that can lose […]
Why invest in shares?
Put simply, when you have money to invest over a longer period of time (such as 20 years or more), the stock market has historically provided the […]
Understanding stock prices
A stock price represents the most recent price at which a seller and a buyer of a stock agreed on a price to make the trade. Because […]
How to read a candlestick chart
The most basic skill needed for investing is the ability to read a stock chart and then understand how that data can help your investment success. One […]
Asset allocation is a must
“Asset allocation” is how you have divided your investments between different assets. You can have all your assets in one place, or you can use diversification to […]
