An order or stock order (in financial terms) is giving a broker or brokerage firm instructions to buy (sell) or short (short sell) a security. There are […]
Different order types
Flags and pennants, patterns in technical analysis
Flags and pennants are categorized as a continuous pattern. They normally represent only short breaks in a dynamic stock. They are usually seen right after a quick […]
Definition of stochastic oscillator
A technical momentum indicator that compares the closing price of a security with its price range over a given period of time. The sensitivity of a stochastic […]
What is your risk level?
Your ‘risk level’ is how much risk you are willing to accept to get a certain level of reward; riskier stocks are both those that can lose […]
Why invest in shares?
Put simply, when you have money to invest over a longer period of time (such as 20 years or more), the stock market has historically provided the […]
Understanding stock prices
A stock price represents the most recent price at which a seller and a buyer of a stock agreed on a price to make the trade. Because […]
How to read a candlestick chart
The most basic skill needed for investing is the ability to read a stock chart and then understand how that data can help your investment success. One […]
Asset allocation is a must
“Asset allocation” is how you have divided your investments between different assets. You can have all your assets in one place, or you can use diversification to […]
Deflationary pressures weaken the Chinese yuan
The Chinese yuan has weakened to its lowest level in 16 months against the US dollar due to deflationary pressures. The CPI rose by only 0.1% in […]
The first year of the presidential election cycle
The U.S. stock market rarely does really well the first year of the U.S. presidential election cycle is not so good, but still decent. 1928-2024 S&P 500 […]
