Posts Tagged ‘trade ideas’
Summer Heat: How the Changing Season Can Influence Your Investment Strategy
By Katie Gomez A new summer season is upon us again, and with it, changes to the stock market. That’s right, the return of sunny days, beach vacations, and the sound of ice cream is back to shake up the market. Summer is a time of warmth, growth, and new beginnings. The days grow longer,…
Read MoreHow Memorial Day Impacts Consumer Spending and Stock Market Performance
By Katie Gomez What do barbecues, beach trips, and the stock market have in common? They’re all heavily influenced by the arrival of Memorial Day or the summer kickoff date in the United States. Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, is a significant holiday in the U.S. Initially created to honor…
Read MoreAdopting the Marathon Mindset: How Running Strategies Can Boost Your Stock Trading Performance
By Katie Gomez As an avid runner and relatively newer stock trader, I’ve realized that these seemingly disparate pursuits share remarkable similarities. While one involves physical exertion and the other mental agility, both running and stock trading require discipline, strategy, and a keen understanding of one’s capabilities. So whether you dabble in the occasional retail…
Read MoreWhat came first, the Surge or the Meme? Gamestop Surges Again: Examining the Factors Behind the Latest Market Frenzy
By Katie Gomez The volcano that remained dormant for three years and was informed never to be active again, otherwise known as Gamestop stock (GME), erupted last week. Although we know that, as traders, the market is constantly rising, falling, and changing, We are familiar with such explosions; the magnitude of this eruption was different,…
Read More5 Day Trading Strategies for Bear Markets
By: Shane Neagle In the ever-changing landscape of day trading, bear markets bring unique challenges that even experienced traders find testing. These markets are marked by extended periods of decline and heightened volatility, conditions that can rapidly diminish profits and elevate the risks associated with investments. Successfully navigating these conditions demands not just sharp analytical…
Read MoreFrom Margaritas to Markets: What Cinco de Mayo Can Teach Us About Trading
By Katie Gomez Cinco de Mayo has arrived, bringing a burst of color, culture, and celebration. A vibrant fiesta filled with the mouthwatering aroma of sizzling fajitas, the energetic beat of mariachi music, and the clinking of salt-rimmed margarita glasses. But what if I told you that amidst the revelry and the clinking of glasses…
Read MoreThe Run for the Roses: What the Kentucky Derby Can Teach Us About Stock Market Race
By Katie Gomez The Kentucky Derby, often referred to as “The Run for the Roses,” is back again, ready to serve up a thrilling two-minute horse race that captures the attention of millions around the world. But what if I told you that the Derby holds valuable lessons for horse racing enthusiasts and stock market…
Read MoreFrom Scales to Stocks: Uncovering the Surprising Parallels Between Singing and Trading
By Katie Gomez At first glance, singing and stock trading may have little in common. Singing is often associated with artistic expression, creativity, and emotional connection, while stock trading is typically linked to analytical thinking, financial acumen, and risk management. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that these two disciplines share several fundamental principles…
Read MoreNavigating Market Uncertainty: Lessons Traders can Learn from the Sinking of the Titanic
By Katie Gomez Over a century later, the tragic sinking of the Titanic marks its somber anniversary on April 15th, prompting us to reflect on this enduring disaster, which still resonates as a metaphor for unforeseen catastrophes, even within the realm of stock trading. What insights can traders glean from an event that occurred over…
Read More5 Strategies for Effective Trade Exit: Knowing When to Cash Out
By: Shane Neagle The manner you exit a transaction can occasionally be just as crucial as how you entered it in the fiercely competitive world of day trading. For traders, striking a careful balance between stopping losses and locking in gains is critical, and using successful exit strategies is key to doing so. Regretfully, many…
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