Here’s a short trading lesson on knowing when to pay and protect yourself. So, you’re already familiar with the Magnificent Seven stocks. Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Nvidia (NVDA), Amazon.com (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META) and EV giant Tesla (TSLA) These are the seven biggest stocks by market capitalization. And when one or more gets…
The thought process I’ll share with you transpired in my trading room on Thursday morning. It’s a refreshing reminder to stick to your trading plan as often as possible. (And that emotional discipline remains a crucial aspect of trading success). Just look at the setup in this chart. The market is set up just how…
It’s one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world. To enter a trade and watch your investment soar through the roof. However, you and I know the win is only complete when you convert paper gains into real cash. Money you can touch, spend, and plan your life around. That’s why the art of…
The top three indexes ended 2023 positively. And if you’d been sitting on the sidelines all year… That was the alarm bell to return to the action (which paid off for some). However, if you didn’t know better, you took on too much risk and went all-out in a desperate game of catch-up. And then……
Contrary to what you see on Twitter, TikTok, Reddit, IG and YouTube… Becoming a wildly profitable trader goes beyond using Manhattan trading jargon to impress folks who don’t know any better. If you want to become a Six-Figure trader and generate an additional $100,000 or more in profits this year, you’ll have to focus on…
Fortunately, I’ve achieved most of my resolutions over the last two decades. (The biggest was my resolve to become a profitable trader ten years ago.) At some point, I figured my income as a mechanic in New Jersey wouldn’t give my family the life I wanted for them or my kids, the financial security I…
This company went public on Dec 31st, 1996. And folks who got in early have seen their initial investment soar by 1,118%. What started as a $7 firm 27 years ago has become a healthcare juggernaut. And although some industry observers (including the Motley Fool) don’t see a solid reason to believe this company will…
Here are a couple of things this chipmaker has going for it… Market expansion. Strategic collaborations. Continued investments in research and development. Cutting-edge products that meet evolving market demands. Allocation of significant resources to technological innovation. And a few other factors that helped it become a leading computer chip maker. I’m not…
This bank is Warren Buffett’s second-largest holding. At 70.87%, it has more institutional interest almost than any other U.S. bank. Institutional ownership is usually a vote of confidence in a company’s investment merits. And you may recognize some of the institutional players on board, like… Berkshire Hathaway (13.07% stake). The Vanguard Group Inc. (7.31%). Blackrock…
Market volatility makes it difficult to spot big trends. But you could increase your odds of winning using the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). This trend-following indicator can help you determine whether a trend is real or fake, leading to informed decisions for better trading outcomes. The MACD comprises of three general components: The MACD…
