Futures Day Trading - Patterns in The S&P 500 and E-mini Futures Contracts- PART 1

Identifying patterns that repeat in the futures market, then jumping on them, is what it's all about. These patterns can be rather complex, requiring an accumulated library of observations. The best way to do it is through your own intuition. There's no better computer trading program than your own trained mind.

What Goes Up, Must Come Dow...

The bursting of the internet bubble in March 2000 taught us (or retaught us) one thing, that is: what goes up must come down. This is why I think the recent tear that the Dow has been on could usher in renewed interest in penny stocks.

Stock Trading Terminology

For the uninitiated, reading the business section in a newspaper or reading business magazines can often be a bit mystifying. On one hand, everyone knows about stock trading in a very basic way and all the talk about bulls and bears can be confusing, even in light of the fact that a bullish market means share values are up while a bearish market indicates sluggishness or lower share values. The end result is that a simple and straightforward exercise of investing in the stock market appears to be complicated and full of strange notions that seem to make no sense.

The New World Of Online Stock Trading

The world of investment will always be in existence. But the manner in which it exists will continue to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of investors. Online stock trading is today's answer to modern investment, providing consumers with the best of all worlds.

Million Dollar Challenge

I have entered CNBC's Million Dollar Challenge, a 10-week contest to see who can invest a million dollars the best. My plan is to use the 80/20 Principle to pick the best performing stocks for my portfolio with an added edge, forward view.

My Experiences Trading Coffee, Cocoa And Orange Juice Commodity Futures Contracts And Options

COFFEE futures and options are certainly filled with action. Long haul and day trading coffee can be very exhilarating. For about $2800 of account margin you can control a 37,500 pound contract of Coffee worth about $45,000. A 1 cent move equals $375. (example: a move from 120 to 121)

Understanding Stock Options - How Do Stock Options Work?

Stock options are an increasingly common phrase heard around the office floor but what are they? Find out what they are and how to profit from them ...

Trading After A Stock Market Crash - Knowing The Next Trend And Switching To Defensive Stocks

Your personal financial plan needs to be fine tuned and monitored along the way especially in the light of a market crash where stock market returns is one of the major income streams within your financial plan. Switching into defensive stocks might be good, but it is knowing the timing of the next trend when stock prices have bottomed that you can then perform the switching to lead to maximum profits. We will discuss how you can know the next trend to capitalize on the rebound after a stock market crash.

Trading Commodity Futures - Intuitively Day Trading The S&P 500 And E-Mini - PART 4

Every trading market has its own special patterns and oddities that will communicate its intentions. Patterns don't always work every time of course, but even that can be a clue of underlying extreme weakness or strength. Just like knowing a spouse well, learning to read your special market can pay dividends. Read on to learn more...

Trading Commodity Futures - Intuitively Day Trading The S&P 500 and E-Mini - PART 2

Every trading market has its own special patterns and oddities that will communicate its intentions. Patterns don't always work every time of course, but even that can be a clue of underlying extreme weakness or strength. Just like knowing a spouse well, learning to read your special market can pay dividends. Read on to learn more...

A Financial Analysis of American States Water Co

The utility sector is a typically unheard one. With only one company, Aqua America Inc, over one billion in terms of market capitalization, there may be some risk involved in purchasing some of these short-cap equities. Nevertheless, along with the likes of California Water Service Group and SJW Corp, one company, American States Water Co (AWR), has the solid fundamental base and business strategy to produce capital gains for your portfolio.

The Role Of Online Stock Brokers

Online stock brokers work within investment companies that offer online resources as either their entire service or as part of their traditional brokerage service. Some of the more commonly used online stock brokers are . . .

Recent NYMO Extreme Levels

Short-term SPX prediction

Did Valentine's Day Heat Up Your Penny Stocks?

There are penny stock investors who glance at the calendar, taking note of upcoming holidays, instead of reading the daily newspaper. Some stocks operate more cyclically than others. Meaning, there are some penny stocks that perform better at different times of the year.