Online Stock Trading Gudie Recent Articles and Site Updates

How To Buy Stocks Online - Online Stock Trading Guide

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:07:41 GMT

Learning how to buy stocks online involves learning about online brokerage accounts, placing a trade and managing positions, risk management and other things to help you develop profitable techniques.

Trading Expectancy and Being Right

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:20:17 GMT

Learning about trading expectancy and how being right is not the same as making money, is a key concept to understand to help get you on your way to being a successful trader.

Having an Exit Strategy in Place - Online Stock Trading Guide

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:21:12 GMT

The importance of having an exit strategy in place. Here's an example of a possible trading scenario to review.

Beginner Stock Market Investing - Online Stock Trading Guide

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:20:51 GMT

Learn about beginner stock market investing without all of the hype. The information provided here will help guide you to form a good foundation to build upon.

Stock Trading Plan - Stock Trading Strategies

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:28:33 GMT

Developing a stock trading plan is one of the primary concepts to master on your way to becoming a successful stock trader.

Interested in Penny Stock Trading? - Online Stock Trading Guide

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:49:45 GMT

Here's an introduction into Penny Stock Trading with information and further resources to help you get started.

Five Fatal Flaws of Trading

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:43:23 GMT

The included article on five fatal flaws of trading describes scenarios that many of us have or will have, experienced ourselves while trading stocks.

What Should I Do With My Stock

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:30:23 GMT

The question of What should I do with my stock, comes up often from people all over looking for financial advice.

Using a Limit Order to Sell - Stock Trading Order Types

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:39:45 GMT

Stock traders using a limit order to sell will help determine a pre-set profit or price target on existing positions before shares will be sold into the market.

Product Lifecycles and Long Term Investing Consequences

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:05:02 GMT

Consider product lifecycles and long term investing consequences together when performing research for potential portfolio holdings.

ADX Indicator - How to Use the Average Directional Index Strength Indicator

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:50:38 GMT

The ADX Indicator, which stands for Average Directional Index, helps stock traders to determine the strength of a trend, whether it is moving up, down or in a sideways trading range.

End of Year Trading - Online Stock Trading Guide

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:54:15 GMT

Trading stocks during the end of the year is a bit different than other times of the year, including typically accompanied by much lower than usual volume.

Gambling Mentality and Stock Trading

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:38:00 GMT

Combining a gambling mentality and stock trading together can have a disasterous outcome with unrecoverable losses over the long run.

Descending Triangle

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:32:25 GMT

A Descending Triangle most often is considered a Bearish Chart Pattern. Find out more details here along with an example using an actual stock chart.

Learn the Basics of Elliott Wave Analysis

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:27:30 GMT

The included 10 part ecourse will help anyone to learn the basics of Elliott Wave Analysis and add one area of technical analysis to your arsenal of stock trading knowledge.

Applying Stock Trading Techniques Living Outside the US

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:11:59 GMT

Many non-us traders ask about applying stock trading techniques living outside the US and if the lessons and material is still applicable to them. In most cases, the answer would be yes.

Short Selling Stocks

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:09:19 GMT

With Short Selling in the news more and more lately, find out what it's all about and if it's really to blame for anything at all.

Short Selling Stocks - Placing The Trade

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:13:17 GMT

Learn the steps to take when short selling stocks. From the type of account needed, to entering and exiting the trade. Don't just start short selling blind, gain some knowledge first.

Shorting Stocks

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:16:37 GMT

Learn about shorting stocks as a way to take advantage of market downtrends and investing during a recession.

Extended Hours Trading at Zecco Trading

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:13:32 GMT

Zecco Trading now offers extended hours trading to their customers during pre and post market sessions.

M - Macy's Trade 02/02/2009

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:56:02 GMT

This is a stock trade example and trading lesson using Macys, Stock Symbol M, from February 02, 2009.

Single and Multi Bar Price Analysis

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:29:13 GMT

Learning and studying single and multi bar price analysis will help understand how the stock market works and why prices move the way they do.

At the Open Order - Stock Trading Order Types

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:03:38 GMT

An At the Open order type is an advanced stock trading feature available to both short term traders as well as long term investors and helps to remove some emotion out of trading and investing.

At the Close Order

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:29:15 GMT

Using an at the close order type while trading stocks can benefit part time traders and system traders alike by allowing semi-automated entries.

Buy and Hold Forever vs Having an Exit Strategy

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:32:30 GMT

Sooner or later you will have to think about buy and hold forever vs having an exit strategy in place and develop some guidelines for your trading and investing plan.

Darkest Days for the Economy Behind Us or Just Ahead

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:57:12 GMT

Are the darkest days for the economy behind us or just ahead over the horizon? A double-dip recession could already be under way or a potential pullback coming to an end.

Performing Research to Help Prevent Unrecoverable Losses

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:20:47 GMT

Performing research to help prevent unrecoverable losses by keeping up with news headlines about all portfolio positions.

Technical Trade Analysis - RBY - Online Stock Trading Guide

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:32:19 GMT

Here iss a technical trade analysis of RBY from a previous profitable trade in November, 2010.

How You Can Make Yourself a Better Trader - Online Stock Trading Guide

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:38:26 GMT

Learning how you can make yourself a better trader early on could potentially save years and thousands of dollars from the learning process towards becoming a better trader.

Using Fibonacci Retracements in Trading - Online Stock Trading Guide

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:59:17 GMT

Using Fibonacci Retracements in trading is one more tool available to us as individual traders and investors. Heres a quick video lesson.

News Trading - Getting In On The Action - Online Stock Trading Guide

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:42:36 GMT

News Trading is a common stock trading strategy. It can also be one of the most risky. Find out the pro's and con's before you get involved.

Trading an Intraday Double Top

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:57:52 GMT

An intraday Double Top pattern occurs frequently and is a tradeable chart pattern. Find out more here with an example chart and the ideal entry point.

Risks of Holding Low Quality Stocks Overnight

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:39:08 GMT

The risks of holding low quality stocks overnight are far greater than quality stocks as seen in a recent example from October, 2011.

No 2011 Recession in Sight

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:22:50 GMT

The end of 2011 is approaching and there appears to be no 2011 recession in sight, based on recent GDP data released.

End of Day Trading

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:12:09 GMT

End of day trading can be one of the more volatile times of day to trade, as well as irrational. Sometimes stepping back and being an observer during this time is the best course of action.

123 Reversal Pattern - Intraday Trading, Scalping, Day Trading or Swing Trading

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:41:27 GMT

The 123 Reversal Pattern is an example of a simple intraday trading, day trading as well as a swing trading strategy that occurs on a regular basis.

Understanding Fibonacci as a Trading Resource

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:15:53 GMT

Developing your knowledge about and understanding Fibonacci will add a valuable trading resource to your arsenal of tools at your disposal as a trader.

Missing Out On Potentially Profitable Trades

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:37:35 GMT

As a trader, everyone will find themselves missing out on potentially profitable trades as part of the normal day to day routine but what each of us does with these opportunities is a key to long term success.

Double Top Chart Pattern - A Swing Trading Perspective

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:20:26 GMT

A Double Top formation is a common stock chart pattern that can occur on various time frames and this page takes a Swing Trading Perspective. Read further here for an introduction and an example for better understanding.

The Truth About Bank Safety - Online Stock Trading Guide

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:36:15 GMT

This is a good article on bank safety including information and reasons why a bank could fail.

High Short Interest Stocks

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:12:21 GMT

When analyzing high short interest stocks it is important to do your research and analysis with an open mind. Because the media and government(s) have put their own perspective on this issue, it is now more important than ever to make your own decisions.

Read Excerpts From Robert Prechter's Newest Theorists in This Free Report.

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:40:53 GMT

Bob Prechter has just released a FREE report -- with urgent analysis from his August and September 2011 Elliott Wave Theorist market letters. It will help you put these uncertain markets into perspective so that you’ll be better positioned to both protect your investments when needed and prosper when opportunities arise. Read your free report now. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Investor, "Lost decade." The phrase originally applied to Japan's stock market. Yet in terms of depth and scale, it more accurately describes today's markets and economy in the United States. This became clearer than ever September 21, when CNNMoney ran an article titled "A Rough 10 Years for the Middle Class." Given the data it reported, somebody's rose-colored glasses must have substituted the word "rough" for the more honest "dreadful." Just when investors thought the stock market's 50% drop in 2007-2009 was behind them, wham, the Dow dropped 2000 points within a short two-week period this summer. And since then, it's a daily guessing game as to which way the market will go and how large the swings will be. What does all this mean for you and your investments? Bob Prechter has just released a FREE report -- with urgent analysis from his August and September 2011 Elliott Wave Theorist market letters. It will help you put these uncertain markets into perspective so that you’ll be better positioned to both protect your investments when needed and prosper when opportunities arise. Bob's 30-plus years of market experience, in both bull and bear markets, can be an invaluable resource when the markets are volatile and investors are most vulnerable. This report offers is a unique opportunity for you to see what Prechter’s subscribers see. Don’t wait! Prepare yourself today with Bob Prechter’s current market analysis. Read your free report now. But hurry, this report is only available until September 30.

What Personality Type Makes the Best Trader

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:58:43 GMT

Finding out what personality type makes the best trader ahead of time may help determine if you have what it takes to be a successful trader.

After Hours Trading - Is it Right For You?

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:32:54 GMT

Are you considering after hours trading in the stock market? Learn how you can trade in the extended hours markets and what to look out for so you don't get burned.

Has Anybody Made Money With MarketClub

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:52:36 GMT

Wondering if anybody has made money with MarketClub? You are not alone and searching to find out is a reasonable expectation. This article helps to clear up some concerns with an example using a trading simulation.

Bob Prechter on Triple Top Forming in Stock Market

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:57:11 GMT

In this contributed video, Bob Prechter explains the triple top forming in the stock market that both short term traders overlook and longer term investors fail to recognize.

Chart of the Day 09/09/2011 Single Family Home Priced in Gold

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:11:36 GMT

Chart of the day for 09/09/2011 displays the median priced single family home priced in gold going back to 1970.

Technical Analysis - Online Stock Trading Guide

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:36:54 GMT

Learn about using technical analysis in your stock trading plan. This section introduces you to various techniques used and uses examples for reference.

Momentum Analysis Using MACD Trading Lesson

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:54:36 GMT

Get started learning how to use Momentum analysis using MACD in this trading lesson to help generate potential entry and exit signals while stock trading with this article, video and free limited time report.

Intraday Ascending Triangle - 06/11/2009

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:18:33 GMT

Here is an intraday ascending triangle chart pattern on two separate charts that formed on June 11, 2009.