Posts Tagged ‘stocks’
The Ultimate Father’s Day Guide: Market Dos and Don’ts From Three Generations of Traders
By: Katie Gomez Happy Father’s Day Traders! In honor of the man who first taught me how to trade – who also learned from his father – I’m sharing some of the best lessons passed down through generations. Whether or not your parents taught you about the markets, this guide offers timeless fatherly advice to…
Read MoreHow to Swing Trade with Effective Risk Management and Position Sizing
Swing trading is a powerful strategy for capturing short to medium-term price movements in the financial markets. By holding positions for a few days to weeks, swing traders aim to profit from price swings while avoiding the problem of day trading. However, success in swing trading hinges on two critical pillars: effective risk management and…
Read MoreWhen Windfall Becomes Downfall: Protecting Your Competitive Edge in Trading and Golf
By: Katie Gomez People say money is the root of all evil, but is it rather our relationship to it that is our downfall? Money can incentivize us to become the best, most talented, ambitious, and hard-working versions of ourselves, but it can also bring out the worst in us, stripping away our drive. Stock…
Read More4 Ways AI Is Changing the Game for Day Traders
By: Shane Neagle Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has quickly accelerated from the edge of institutional finance into the hands of individual traders. What used to be an edge reserved for hedge funds and high-frequency trading firms is now starting to open up to retail day traders, via AI power, application, and analysis.…
Read MoreNegative Correlation in Trading: How Stocks and Bonds Balance Your Portfolio
Fed up with market swings taking away your investment returns? Understanding negative correlation in trading can help you balance your portfolio and manage risk effectively. By combining assets like stocks and bonds, which often move in opposite directions, you’ll build a more stable, resilient investment strategy. In this article, we’ll break down what negative correlation…
Read MoreThe Trump Trade Playbook: How Trump’s Announcements Create 72-Hour Profit Windows
By: Katie Gomez Despite President Trump’s age, people underestimate how savvy he is, especially when it comes to garnering the public’s attention. Though his means can be controversial, everyone (no matter the party) was glued to their phones last week when Trump announced via social media that he would announce something so “earth-shattering” that it…
Read MoreThe Memorial Day Effect: How Traders Can Navigate the Holiday Weekend
By: Katie Gomez As traders prepare for the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, understanding the “Memorial Day Effect” becomes crucial for navigating this seasonal market phenomenon. This effect refers to the distinctive trading patterns that historically emerge around the last Monday of May when U.S. markets close in observance of the holiday. The holiday significantly impacts…
Read MoreCitadel Securities: The Invisible Hand Behind Retail Trading
By: Katie Gomez While retail traders might think they have complete free will and autonomy in their trades, it seems as though all roads lead to Citadel. Investors execute trades every day without even understanding the infrastructure that enables them. Citadel’s reach is staggering—processing approximately 40% of all U.S. retail trading volume, Citadel Securities has…
Read MoreTrump’s “Liberation Day”: Market Implications of a New Tariff Era
By: Katie Gomez Seventy days into his new term, President Trump has declared a new holiday—one that won’t get your kids out of school but could reshape the U.S. economy. “Liberation Day,” set for April 2nd, is sparking strong media reactions. CNN satirically reports, “Trump keeps trying to make Liberation Day happen, it’s not going…
Read MoreTrump’s Battle Against Naked Short Selling: Regulatory Shifts and Market Implications
By: Katie Gomez Donald Trump has declared an all-out offensive against naked short selling aligning his resources to ensure the outcome favors his interests. Naked short selling is the illegal practice of shorting shares without first borrowing them. In a dramatic escalation of its battle against short sellers, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has…
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