Investing/Trading Terms and Definitions

People who are new to the investing world may be overwhelmed by unfamiliar terms and definitions. So bookmark this page as a quick reference for when you read something you’re not familiar with. If you run across a term that Read More …

Bids, Offers, And Why Prices Move

What causes prices to actually move up and down? This is a fairly basic and fundamental question that many people have not taken the time to understand. First, we need to define some terms: Bid: The bid price is the Read More …

Why It Is Easier To Make Money Trading Stocks Than Indexes

We have noticed that a lot beginning traders gravitate towards trading the indexes (S&P500, DJIA, etc.) using ETFs, Futures, or options. But many people may have an easier time making money trading stocks. It is impossible to prove this, but Read More …

What is the Difference Between Trading and Investing?

What is the difference between trading and investing? The way we think about it, they are two main differences. Trading has a shorter holding period of days to months. When you invest your are typically thinking of holding something for Read More …