Here Are 4 Candlesticks You Need To Know

Let me let you in on a secret.  There is a key to long-term investing success.  It is nothing complicated and is actually quite simple.  In fact, it is so simple that many investors disregard or ignore it entirely The  key  is to be able to consistently determine the trend of the stock and when that trend may change.  In other words, knowing what direction the stock is moving in and when that direction will likely change is all you need to know to be a successful investor! I know this simple secret sounds very easy and some of you may be scoffing at my proclamation. The truth is t...
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The Time Is Right For Oil Stocks

It was shocking for many people to see gasoline prices plunge below $2.00 per gallon.  Gasoline, a prime derivative of oil, had been riding a one-way ticket higher in price on the back of ever climbing oil prices. Fears that the earth would soon run out of oil were widespread under the “peak oil” theory causing tremendous fear that prices would never decline.  Add in the never-ending middle east tension and a very bleak picture emerged that oil would ever decline in price. Well, things changed and they changed fast! To the dismay and surprise of “peak oil” theorists, oil prices plunge...
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3 Bollinger Band Tricks You Need To Know

There are literally 100’s of different technical analysis indicators available to financial market traders.  Most every indicator has its adherents and detractors in the market.  The reason for this is that every indicator works some of the time.  Based on the way indicators are devised, they are fitted to a certain market condition.  This is why they sometimes work and sometimes do not work as expected. As you probably have figured out by now, indicators that only work in certain market conditions are not feasible in the real world of investing.  This means that most every indicator is a...
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Options Trading For Income

Investors are anxiously seeking novel ways to ramp up their portfolio option trading for income in today’s ultra low rate environment. The most popular way to ramp up your income by using options is writing covered calls. Covered call writing means selling calls protected by stock held in your portfolio.  This is why the sold calls are referred to as covered since you already own the shares. How Does It Work? Remember how options work.  Purchasing one call option gives the buyer the right to buy one hundred shares of stock at a certain price called the strike price during a certain...
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5 Most Predictive Patterns in Stock Market Analysis

There is a tremendous amount of confusion among investors when it comes to technical analysis. Many investors are convinced that technical analysis of stocks simply does not work since they can’t seem to make a profit using it. Other investors swear by technical analysis’s ability to accurately call market moves in advance. What is the truth about technical analysis? The truth about technical analysis is somewhere in between the two extremes above.   Technical analysis does not predict the future with 100% accuracy.  This is the error many investors encounter when dealing with technica...
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Here Are 3 Biotechs You Need To Know

There are very few stock market sectors that provide the consistent volatility and profit potential of the biotech industry.  In fact, outside of derivatives, it can be safely said that biotech stocks are the number one fastest way to earn quick profits in the entire equity market. The above graph from Forbes Magazine illustrates the extreme potential of the sector.  The chart shows the distribution of returns for every biotech IPO since 2013.  As you can see, a substantial percentage gained greater than 100% over the last two years.  However, at the same time, a disturbing number plunged 2...
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5 Best Ways to Trade Stock in Today’s Stock Market

Talk about a volatile stock market!  The current high levels of volatility have forced many investors to look outside the box for consistent profits. One of the best ways to trade stock are using the volatility to their advantage is via a variety of option strategies. Here are 5 easy to understand and execute option strategies for today’s highly volatile stock market. Straddles-Profit No Matter What Way The Stock Moves Straddles are one of my favorite option strategies. It is a trade that will profit if a large move occurs regardless of direction. A straddle is buying both a put...
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7 Investing Rules From Stock Market Wizards

One of the coolest things about financial markets is that all the wisdom and knowledge that you need to succeed is available freely. Whether this knowledge is gained from books, the internet, or one on one mentorship with proven successful investors, it really doesn’t matter.  Everyone has their own learning style and some learn best face to face, others learn best from reading brief articles, and still others love to dig deep into investment books written by the masters. I find that the best way to learn how to be a successful investor is to study directly what the wizards of the game h...
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Fundamental Analysis Made Easy

We often talk about the critical importance of combining both technical and fundamental analysis into a cohesive whole when making investing decisions. Both of these seemingly contradictory analysis techniques have dramatic flaws.  The secret to success in the stock market is the combination of these two analysis methods. Charting and price analysis was once relegated to the investment underground with only the hardest core analysts charting price by hand.  The majority of investors used fundamental analysis to make decisions. Things have changed radically over the last several decade...
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5 Tech Stocks That Are Suddenly Cheap

The recent market plunge has created powerful opportunities in the tech sector.  Professional investors have waited for several years to purchase shares at such a sharp discount. The key is to make certain that the company is in the deep value zone per the fundamental metrics rather than looking purely at price. We have identified the following 5 high-tech companies as being ideal buys right now. 1, Apple (Nasdaq:AAPL) The recent sell-off has even hurt the giants of the tech world.  Apple, the world’s most valuable company, with a market cap of over $520 billion and $216 billion of...
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