Technical Analysis
Follow The Smart Money
Market timing is something usually left to the pros. And for better or worse, there are plenty of non-pros trying to time the markets these days. While they may get lucky some of the time, a good percentage of these traders routinely guess wrong at the markets’ next direction… If you’re interested in timing the […]
AAPL: What Did You Do With Your Apple Shares?
Have you ever woke to bad news from a company whose stock your holding? Most of us have at some point… It’s not uncommon to turn on the morning business news to see a stock down big. And that’s exactly what holders of Apple (AAPL) woke to Tuesday morning… Investors are in a tizzy as […]
Use The Sun To Make Your Portfolio Glow
Sunshine… It’s one of the building blocks of life. Without it, we wouldn’t be here. The sun gives us food, light, and warmth. These basic needs are the foundation of life on earth. But sunshine can serve another purpose… making investors lots of money. I’ll go into more detail on that in a minute. But […]
An Important Indicator Confirms Your Trades
Two new yogurt shops open directly across the street from each other. The stores have only been around for a few weeks. The owners were unaware of the impending competition across the street. (I know, I know… this is highly unlikely, but I’m trying to make a point!) One day you get a hankering for […]
Physical vs. Mental Stops… The Debate Continues
Do you remember where you were on May 6th of 2010? No? Well, this was the day the Dow fell 1,000 points in a matter of minutes. Now do you remember? A lot of other traders sure remember that day. It was the day many of them were handed huge losses. Yes, the “flash crash” […]
Timing The Markets For Low Risk And Big Profits
The ocean has an air of peace you can’t find anywhere else. To me, a wave rolling onto the beach is one of the most relaxing sounds. With the seagulls chirping overhead and the feel of hot sand beneath my feet, it’s a small slice of heaven. But the relaxation comes to an end when […]
What The Heck Happened Yesterday?
History was made yesterday… and not in a good way. All eyes were on Greece. The riots were front and center… the markets were drifting lower… then the firestorm hit. Within 20 minutes, the markets had plummeted more than 700 points. The entire office was just glaring wide-eyed at the TV. The markets were in […]
The Most Popular Question Is…
Over the years, we seem to get asked one question time and time again. And it comes from all around the world. Beginning traders and experienced traders alike are always emailing us the same question: “What broker should I use?” It’s a great question. But like dancing your way through a field of landmines, answers […]
Bull Market’s One Year Old… What To Do Now?
It’s hard to believe but the bull market rally is turning one year old. The rally has taken the S&P 500 from 666 on March 6, 2009 to 1,122 on March 4, 2010. That’s a 68% gain in a single year! But a 68% rally’s only good depending on your point of view. You might […]
Are You A Balanced Trader?
I stood on top of a little grassy hill. The sun was shining brightly. A slight breeze and a cold beer in my hand gave a bit of chill. Looking through my sunglasses, I watched a huge crowd surround the 7th hole tee box. Up walked a group of three professional golfers. They looked over […]
