Posts Tagged ‘stocks’
The Importance of a Trader’s Emotional Intelligence: How You Can Improve Your EQ
Written by Katie Gomez Trading isn’t just about managing money, it’s also about dealing with emotions. A day trader’s mind operates in a heightened state, specifically in terms of the emotional investment involved in their trades. Emotion makes trading more difficult, so it’s crucial to understand the psychology behind trading and how your mind can…
Read MoreTruth behind Overbought and Oversold?
Written by Katie Gomez Young or new traders often need help distinguishing what or what not to believe about the market. Just because something is a common saying does not mean it is a valid argument. In a previous article, I reviewed the origin of the saying “sell in May and go away” and found…
Read MoreSell in May, then go away? The truth behind seasonal stock market theories
Written by Katie Gomez 2023 has flown by so far, and if we don’t pay attention, we may miss out on upcoming opportunities. Although there is no right or wrong time to focus on your trades, springtime is infamous for being the peak season for trading. This known seasonal tendency proves that the stock market…
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to trade? Trade Ideas Brokerage Plus simplifies trading
Written by Katie Gomez Dan Mirkin, co-founder and CEO of Trade Ideas, is a master of watching the day-to-day factors of trading and the climate of the stock market overall. In recent online posts, he claims that people quit trading for many reasons: trading is too complex, inconsistent, or overwhelming, but the most common feedback…
Read MoreHow to Trade in the Present Moment
Written by Katie Gomez We all remember the days when we were kids; no responsibility, not a care in the world about money or preparing for the future, only how to enjoy every moment by living in the present. The present is not a luxury reserved for kids, yet adults spend most of their time…
Read MoreLife is Like a Stock Market: You Never Know What Kind of Day You’re Gonna Get
By Katie Gomez Sometimes we’ve done all we can, and all that can help is a little motivation to keep going. With the economy as it is, we are all just trying to stay afloat and maximize our efforts as much as possible. Whether that looks like prioritizing our savings accounts through lower-risk investments or…
Read MoreYoga & Trading
By Katie Gomez Yoga and investing benefit your health in different ways. While practicing yoga can help your mental and physical health, investing can benefit your financial health. Practicing yoga invites a healthier future for the mind and body, and investing sets you up for a more prosperous financial future. Although the practice of yoga…
Read MoreThe Stocks you need to watch in 2023
By Katie Gomez The market is already up in 2023, almost to the point of erasing last year’s losses. Despite rising inflation and a looming recession, the markets are still alive and strong. The S&P came in strong this year, demonstrating a 5% increase in January. With many individual stocks beginning to see their prices…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Investing for Millennials: How to start building your portfolio
Written by Katie Gomez Participating in the stock market is not for the faint of heart, but it is also not contingent on how long that heart has been beating. Just because older generations like GenX have had some success does not mean that millennials just be dismissed. On the contrary, millennials (and GenZ) are…
Read MoreMaking Sense of Cryptocurrency: A Millennial’s Guide to Investing in Bitcoin and Beyond
Written By Katie Gomez Everyone has heard of cryptocurrency by now. In the last decade, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become the focal point of investing innovation, especially for younger generations like Millennials. However, given all the misinformation out there on the internet and social media, cryptocurrency is not something we should trust to dive into…
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