Introduction to Stochastics The stochastic oscillator was developed in the late 1950s by the trader and technical analyst George Lane. The stochastic oscillator is an indicator similar to the relative strength index (RSI) or moving average convergence divergence...
Trade commissions charged by your brokerage every time you buy and sell stocks can quickly add up and eat into your trading profits. While you may not be able to avoid commissions altogether when trading, it is possible to lower your commissions and improve your...
What is a Small Cap Stock? Small cap stocks belong to companies with small to moderate total market values. Small cap stocks have the potential to grow into large companies, and many investors consider them a great value because of their price and growth potential. At...
Chasing high-performing stocks, buying high and aiming to sell higher, is known as momentum trading. Momentum stocks are those with long-term uptrends, typically over a period of three to 12 months, with consistently high rates of return over the same period. Momentum...
Market sentiment is the general feeling that the “herd” is thinking in the stock market. Contrarian investors seek this out and look to inverse it, while trend following investors look to ride the trend until it shows signs of reversal. If you are currently bullish on...
Have you ever wondered where your trade goes when you place a buy or sell order? Although most equity trades take place on centralized exchanges, these exchanges rely on intermediaries to match buyers and sellers and to serve as counterparties for every trade. These...
