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Beginner’s Guide to Earnings Season

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 08:22 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Every quarter, publicly traded companies are required to disclose their earnings with the public and do a live conference call with investors. The bulk of publicly traded companies do this during earnings season— the time period where many companies disclose[…..]

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Beginner’s Guide to Reverse Stock Splits

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 08:17 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

What’s does a reverse stock split mean? Reverse stock splits are a corporate action that affects stock prices and shares, but keep the market capitalization the same. There are many reasons for this action, and the opposite of another corporate[…..]

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Guide to Support and Resistance Lines

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 07:36 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

One of the most common technical analysis tools is using support and resistance lines. The general concept of this is pretty easy to understand, but in practice, is a little bit more complicated than that. In this blog post, we’ll[…..]

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How to Start Trading Stocks in 2021

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:40 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

If you’re thinking about getting started in trading stocks, now might be a great time. The market is volatile, and trading is more accessible than ever. Trading stocks might seem intimidating, but in this guide, we’ll break it down into[…..]

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Trading Stocks vs. Investing: What’s the Difference?

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:37 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Trading and investing in stocks are two different approaches to profiting from the stock market. While some use the terms interchangeably, they are two very different methods. Traders seek short-term profits, while investors look for long-term gains. Each method has[…..]

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How to Build a Watchlist for Trading

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:29 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

Just because the market opens at 9:30 AM eastern time, doesn’t mean you should roll out of bed right before it opens. Successful trading requires research and planning during the pre-market hours before making the trade. This guide will break[…..]

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What is Stock Float and Why is it Important?

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:24 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

In order to trade stocks, there need to be shares available in order to execute a trade. That’s where float comes in. Stock float determines how many shares are available for the general public to trade and invest in. Some[…..]

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What Is Paper Trading and Why Traders Use It

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 12:21 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

If you’re just learning about trading, you may have also heard about paper trading. It’s not necessarily done on paper anymore, but used in a simulation, usually offered by a broker or market-related company. This blog post will break down[…..]

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How to Create a Pre-Market Routine Checklist

Thu Jun 2, 2022, 01:58 pm | by Azhar Khan | No comments

A pre-market routine is essential to succeeding as a day trader. Before the market officially opens, this is your time to do research, see what’s moving, and create a trading plan for the day. In this blog, we’ll breakdown why[…..]

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What are the Day Trading Rules?

Wed Jun 1, 2022, 01:25 pm | by Ashley Hart | No comments

If you’re exploring the world of investing, you may be wondering what day trading is. Usually, this phrase means that you’re purchasing and selling a security within the same trading day. Most day traders are active traders who are comfortable[…..]