Stock trading and investing both entail making money in the stock market, but that's about where the similarities end. Here's how they both work.
What trading volume can say about a stockBy Lisa Pallavi Barbora
A common misconception is that day trading is a “get rich quick” opportunity. But that’s highly unlikely. It’s a persistent process that requires a lot of experience and knowledge to get it right. If you don’t have an in-depth understanding of the stock market and how it works, t...
A stock option (also known as an equity option), gives an investor the right—but not the obligation—to buy or sell a stock at an agreed-upon price and date. What Is a Stock Option? A stock option (also known as an equity option) gives an investor the right—but not the obligati...
Options trade on a public exchange, and their price is affected by the ups and downs of the underlying stock. Here are the major terms to know when trading options:Underlying stock: The stock represented by the option. Each stock has its own distinct set of options. Strike price: The ...
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Stock trading is a fascinating activity, but it shouldn't be entered into lightly. Learn how it works and what pitfalls to avoid as a beginner.
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Of course, the time period being used also has a significant influence on what traders see as a stock can have many intraday downtrends while maintaining a month-over-month uptrend. The important thing to remember is that trading predictions made using price action on any time scale are specul...
Intraday trading This type of stock market trading involves buying and selling stocks within the same day. This is done in hopes of earning a profit from the fluctuating prices throughout the day. Day traders often use charts and technical analysis to help them make decisions about when to buy...