Options Basics: Trading a Put
By Brad Tompkins
In the previous article discussing Options Basics, we introduced options trading fundamentals and followed a sample Call contract trade. As a quick review, a...
Introduction to Trading Options
Where to Begin Trading Options
Have you ever heard about trading options, but didn’t know where to even begin? I’ll give you a quick introduction...
Investors: Why Your Past May Hold the Keys to Future Success
By Ross Heart
Faced with a challenging investing or trading environment? Having difficulties pulling the trigger? Hitting on all cylinders but worried about when it’s going...
Understanding the Basics of DeMark Setups
I receive many questions about DeMark setups as they arise from time to time in my technical charts. As I've stated before, I really...
Investment Lessons For Life
By Alex Salomon
Let's face it, this column should be short, sweet, and to the point. Something like this: "The single most consistent investment advice is,...
3 Keys to Finding Good Dividend Stocks
By Joshua Schroeder
According to Standard & Poor's, the dividend component was responsible for 44 % of the total return of the last 80 years of...
Using Insider ETFs as Directional Indicators to Beat the Market
By Adam Graham
Like many investors, I'm always looking for a shred of information, outside of fundamental data, which may help me gauge the momentum of...
Hey “You”: Time To Appreciate That Asset
I started tracking my net worth in February 2002, over 10 years ago -- I've logged it every month since. I now have a...
Trade Setups: Understanding the Backtest
By Andrew Nyquist
Simply put, a backtest occurs when a support or resistance area breaks and the price soon thereafter comes back to retest or validate...
The Anatomy of a Trader, Part 5 of 5: Fancy Footwork
By Andrew Nyquist
Throughout life, we often hear loved ones or motivational speakers tell us to “stay grounded,” and to “keep both feet on the ground.” ...