Posts Tagged ‘trade ideas’
Celebrating Back to School Season by Going Back to Basics in Trading
By Katie Gomez As the summer winds down and the crisp air of autumn approaches, the back-to-school season brings a sense of renewal and fresh starts. The telltale sign fall is near is when we start to see those commercials for back-to-school shopping popping back up on our screens. Back to school is already around…
Read MoreCelebrate Book Lovers Day: 3 Books Every Stock Trader Should Read This Summer
By: Katie Gomez Have you been doing your summer reading? We all dreaded hearing this phrase as children on summer break, and as adults, most of us haven’t outgrown the habit of avoiding extra “work” once we graduate or clock out. Like kids, we use our spare time to relax, unwind, and numb out instead of bettering…
Read MoreCompanies Filling IPOs in Summer 2024
The summer of 2024 is bustling with initial public offerings (IPOs), where new companies are entering the market. From technology firms to health tech, diverse companies have filed for IPOs, aiming to raise substantial capital by listing publicly. Let’s begin the overview of the companies filing IPOs in July and August and listing this summer…
Read MoreNavigating the Summer Doldrums: How to Overcome Slowdowns and Stay Productive
By: Katie Gomez The summer doldrums, also known as the summer blues or seasonal slump, refer to a period of listlessness, low energy, and decreased productivity that many people experience during the hottest months of the year. This phenomenon typically occurs in July and August when high temperatures and humidity can leave individuals feeling sluggish…
Read MoreThe Psychology of Paper Trading vs. Real Trading
Have you ever dreamt of making huge profits in the real market? If yes, then it’s essential to understand the world of trading can be both thrilling and competitive. The psychology of a trader plays a crucial role in achieving success. While paper trading offers a safe space to experiment and backtest your strategies, real…
Read MoreBeat the Market Heat: Strategies for Keeping a Cool Head in a Sizzling Stock Market
By: Katie Gomez Just as it can be tempting to play hooky and go to the beach during a heat wave, it’s just as tempting to throw caution to the wind during a hot market period. In these moments of market euphoria, maintaining a level head is not just advisable—it’s crucial for long-term success. While…
Read MoreUnlock Your Trading Potential: Embrace an Abundance Mindset and See Money as Fluid, Not Fixed
By Katie Gomez What many people, especially stock traders, have yet to comprehend is that the power and success we crave does not simply come from the amount of money in our bank account. It is also the energy we put behind it, the frame of mind we see it in, and the vision of…
Read MoreDown the Rabbit Hole: The Importance of Imagination as Trader: How Alice in Wonderland Day Can Boost Your Investment Strategy
By: Katie Gomez While July 4th is widely celebrated as Independence Day in the U.S., it also marks a lesser-known but comparably unique occasion: Alice in Wonderland Day. While we celebrate thousands of odd national holidays today, this one might just take the cake regarding relevance to stock trading. It reminds us to re-spark our…
Read MoreMirror, Mirror on the Wall: How Self-Compassion Boosts Trading Success & Happiness
By: Katie Gomez While the invention of unique national holidays has taken over our calendars in the last decade, I just recently heard of National Compliment Your Mirror Day July 3rd. However, I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to remind you as traders/investors to have compassion for yourselves, that failures are temporary, and…
Read More4 Stocks That Could Spark Fireworks This Fourth of July
By: Katie Gomez As Americans, it’s easy to see why we are so enamored with the sights of fireworks on our nation’s birthday—they stimulate the same sense of immediate gratification that money offers. The visual stimulation fireworks provide is akin to that of money: both appear suddenly, burn bright, and eventually fade away. We are…
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