I’ve lost my job, should I turn to trading?
Jun 29 2009
Posted by Stock Trader in General Information, Stockmarket Education |
You must have read or heard about how people have made tons of money from trading shares, forex or other forms of investment. There has been no end to advertisements on the web, in the papers, and over the radio, all talking about the profit potential of trading. All the hype may have given you [...]
Writing Covered Calls: is it really that easy to make a monthly income?
Jun 26 2009
Posted by Stock Trader in Option Trading, Stockmarket Education |
Aside from buying and selling shares, you can also write (i.e. sell) options. You gain additional income from premiums paid by the purchasers of option contracts. If you take this strategy, it is best to be aware that the upside potential is limited since the most money you can gain is the amount of the [...]
If you aren’t aware of these regular market reports, your trading could suffer
Jun 24 2009
Posted by Stock Trader in General Information, Market News, Stockmarket Education |
Two types of news have repercussions on most financial markets: breaking news events and scheduled economic reports. A news event — political, social, and military, etc. — may seem far removed from the economy but nonetheless can impact the markets quickly and firmly. The impact may be minor and fleeting, or major and enduring. By [...]
