If stocks can be compared to five-speed automobiles, stock options are F-16 fighter jets. In order to qualify for an options account, you have to state your level of experience, candidly reveal your level of liquidity, and pretty much accept that it’s your fault if you go bankrupt.
There is a reason for this. You [...]
All the hype about the new or next bull market in gold was a calling to the novice “sheepish” investors to the shearing shed. It is so unfortunate that these traders or investors “listen” to the hype but NEVER, EVER hear a word being spoken…
It is never been about what is being spoken at [...]
INTRODUCTION
Having been trading stocks and options in the capital markets professionally over the years, I have seen many ups and downs.
I have seen paupers become millionaires overnight…
And
I have seen millionaires become paupers overnight…
One story told to me by my mentor is still etched in my mind:
“Once, there were two Wall Street stock market multi-millionaires. Both [...]
The individual investor will typically include some stocks in their investment portfolio. And whether they are a long term trader or in it for much quicker returns, many investors understand and feel somewhat comfortable with the concepts and techniques of trading stocks.
Options tend to be much less understood – and therefore avoided. But Options can [...]
What happened to the stock markets these past two weeks?
Anyone at all involved in investing or trading no doubt personally experienced it- the stock markets went through a major correction! And in these days of the “World Economy” such a correction can be triggered by news from anywhere in the world. As it did [...]
Day trading refers to the buying and selling of financial instruments like currencies, stocks or futures contracts, on the same trading day. This type of stock investment involves a lot of risk. Day traders carry out day trading by purchasing and selling stocks rapidly on the same day.
Securing quick profits through day trading is based [...]
An option can be simply defined as a contract between a seller and the buyer that allows the right to purchase or sell shares of stock with a specified timeframe. A solid education of the stock market is crucial for success in the options trading arena. After that, the main focus of your options trading [...]
You probably take for granted that you can buy or sell a share or stock at a moment’s notice. Place an order with the broker and within seconds it is executed. Have you ever stopped to wonder how this is possible. Whenever an instrument is bought or sold there must be someone on the other [...]
After a volatile 5 days, world stock markets just managed to close last 5 days in the black. It was a week of two halves with the good work from the start of the week being undone in the second half as traders slipped into reverse gear on Thursday and Friday. At least markets managed [...]
When it comes to options trading, most people have been mystified by what seems like a lot of mumbo jumbo. This article will explain the investment terminology for Call Option in everyday terms that anyone can understand and appreciate.
To illustrate the concepts, let’s go on a shopping trip.
You’ve been thinking about buying a [...]