Every time the stock market goes on an extended bull run, fears of a bubble begin to creep in. Stock market bubbles have the potential to wipe out enormous gains when they pop. So, it’s important for traders to be able to recognize them and to know how to trade when a...

You’ve likely heard the term “algorithms” or (algos for short) used in reference to trading. Algorithms run the markets and are responsible for most of the trading volume in the U.S. stock markets on any given trading day. Let’s take the mystery out of stock market...

Thanks to after-hours trading and pre-market catalysts, it’s not uncommon for stocks to open at a significantly different price than the price at which they closed the afternoon before. These pre-market gappers offer many opportunities for traders in the first hours...

Traders often take advantage of margin to increase the potential return of their trades. When trading with margin, you borrow money from your broker to increase the size of your trade. This loan comes with an interest fee, which is known as the margin rate. In this...

You’ve likely heard of the term margin when it comes to stock trading. Day trading accounts are usually margin accounts. They are much different from cash accounts, which may be suitable for investors and swing traders. Most brokers provide margin and cash accounts...

While day trading and investing share the same goal of making a profit in the stock market, the two approaches are quite different. Day trading implies short term trading composed of buying and selling positions within minutes to hours, while investing has a longer...

SPACs have made headlines in 2021 as many private companies have come to market through reverse mergers into SPACs. So, what are SPACs and how do they work? What is a SPAC? A special purpose acquisition company also referred to as a SPAC is a publicly traded blank...

All traders have experienced missing an incredible move in the market, only to wonder whether the stock will continue the push or reverse trend. FOMO might drive a new trader to jump in on the move, hoping for a meteoric rise, while indecision on entry points might...

Cryptocurrency trading has become mainstream as even the local news will often reference bitcoin prices during extreme price movements. It’s time to get on board with at least having an understanding of cryptocurrency (cryptos) and even considering trading them...

You’ve no doubt heard of them on financial news networks and even mainstream media. When companies go public, it’s typically through an initial public offering (IPO).  Let’s delve into IPOs.  What is an IPO? The initial public offering (IPO) is a process that...

When you execute a stock trade, there are a number of actions that take place behind the scenes, or back office. While you may have bought and sold a stock in a matter of seconds, there is a complicated process that happens during the trade and after the trade,...

An IPO is one of the most exciting events in the life of a growing company. It can also be an exciting event for traders. Not only does an IPO introduce a new stock to the public markets, but it also brings with it an IPO lockup period that can present opportunities...

You probably heard the term gamma squeeze in reference to meme stocks and short squeezes. While buying causes stock prices to rise, panic buying can create an extreme scenario causing spikes to violently rip higher. As the stock soars, the buying pressure increases to...

It’s one of the worst things that can happen to a stock you’re holding long, the dreaded delisting. While the actual action of delisting is a scheduled event, the mere news or notion of a stock facing delisting can plunge the price as investors and traders fear the...