Understanding stock volume

Stock Volume or Trading Volume or Market Turnover is the number of shares or contracts traded on a stock exchange for a given period, usually one day, or a week. Stock Volume is an important tool of technical analysis as it provides indication about the sentiment of the market. When a large volume of shares … Read more

Investor Must Educate Himself:

Not so long ago, Americans could be classified into two distinct groups. On the one hand, there were workers. On the other, there were investors. The difference being: The working class worked long hours and often earned little pay, while the investor class worked few hours but earned great sums. The advantage the investor class … Read more

Options in the financial market

Options are derivative tools used by financial investors so as to gain profits.In this volatileĀ  financial market a market trader needs to be very alert and attentive so as to gain profits. OptionĀ  can either be call option or put option.Call option is where the holder of the call option pays a premium and earns … Read more

ETF Trend Trading Review – Is It Effective In Down Markets?

Trading in a bull market is easier than trading in a bear market. Many traders find they can make money trading in bullish markets, but when there’s a major correction underway or when the market is bearish, they literally freeze and are unable to trade successfully or find profits in their trading. First,when a market … Read more

Monthly Stock Market Trends – February 2010

This is monthly chart for the S&P 500 showing 20 years of performance. Since this index is the one used by professional traders, it is important to understand how it is performing. This chart is also excellent at defining the longer-term trends for the market. The bull market of the last five years broke down … Read more