Why Do Stocks Split?
While a company may split its stock for many reasons, the most prevalent reason is to make the stock price low enough to attract new…
Do stocks fall when interest rates rise?
By Philip Moskie The stock market's first reaction is usually to sell off when the fed raises the fed funds rate. Many times, stocks will…
Why is the stock market the best way to protect and grow your money?
By Philip Moskie The stock market historically has returned on average between 7% and 10% annually. While this relatively high rate of return is the…
How and why to create a trading plan for beginners
By Philip Moskie A trading plan is the business plan for your trading business. It envisions the big picture of what you are trying to…
Why Is Paper Trading Important? Here’s the Top 10 Reasons
PAPER TRADING IS DONE USING ONLINE TRADING SIMULATORS. JUST LIKE COMMERCIAL PILOTS ARE TRAINED USING FLIGHT SIMULATORS, SMART TRADERS ARE LEARNING AND PERFECTING THEIR SKILLS…
How Much Money Do You Need To Start Trading Stocks?
A frequently asked question from people who are considering learning to trade with us is “how much money do I need to trade?” I usually…
How Do I Create My Stock Watch List?
Introduction: In doing my research for this post I found that most information about setting up a watch list on the internet was focused on…
How to Understand A Stock Quote: A Beginners Guide
To fully understand a stock quote, you must first make sure that you understand each component of the quote and what it means. A beginner…
Should a beginner trade stocks or crypto?
A beginner should trade both stock and crypto. Stock should be traded for cash flow and for compounding returns. Crypto should be bought and held…
How do you choose stocks for short term trading?
The best stocks to pick for short term trading are well capitalized stocks that have good trading volume and steady price movements. They are usually…