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3 approaches to the stock market

Monday, July 5th, 2010

There are three very broad general theories on how the market operates.  One is the Random Walk theory which states that stock market prices evolve according to a random walk and thus the prices of the stock market cannot be predicted. It has been described as ‘jibing’ with the efficient-market hypothesis.  The second theory is fundamental analysis.  Fundamental analyzing is a business that involves analyzing companies’ financial statements and health, its management and competitive advantages, and it’s competitors and markets.  Then finally there are technical analysts who believes in forecasting the future direction of prices through the study of past market data, primarily price and volume.  At least one of all three will a beginning market student learn about when he first starts learning about the stock market.  

The book A Random Walk down Wallstreet  was Originally examined by Maurice Kendall in 1953, the theory states that stock price fluctuations are independent of each other and have the same probability distribution, but that over a period of time, prices maintain an upward trend.  

Technical Analysts totally reject that theory and believe that past movement can and will have a higher probability of repeating themselves on a chart and most likely on an event basis therefore making the studying of charts a rewarding practice.  Chart traders believe all the possibly known information is reflected in its price and chart.  This is most likely why they disregard news and events as a whole.
Fundamental Analysts think that the only way to know anything about future direction whether it be about a specific company or the economy as whole, is to study and theorize about mathematical valuations and projections.
All three theories have been questioned as to being a successful formula to a long lasting career as a stock market speculator.

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Day trading as a bussiness

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Day traders  buy and sell instruments the whole day in the hope that the price of the instruments will fluctuate in value during the day, allowing them to earn quick profit. The objective of day trading is to quickly get in and out of any particular trade for a profit anywhere from one to few cents. Beginning traders should make an effort to learn as much as they can with the trading industry in order to be a successful trader. There are a lot of research materials you can use to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of the business. You can read books, watch video clips from professional traders talk about their experiences to help you gain some knowledge in techniques and learn from their mistakes. There are also websites online where you can be trained by seasoned traders and practice the art of trading before actually trade with your own money.
Trading is just like any other business, there is always a risk involved. You must have a tested trading plan , knowledge of proper money management and the ability not to allow your emotions control your trading. Since the market is not stable, you should only risk money you can afford to lose. You may experiences losses at some point but don’t let it discourage you from trading. If you have fully understanding of how the trading industry works, you will be more confident with your trades and earn the profit you are aiming for.
Educate yourself , listen to the advice of professional traders , practice first before making actual trades and be updated with what’s happening around you that may affect your trades. If you know exactly what you are doing, then you will have better chances of becoming a successful trader.

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How to start Day Trading?

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Trading is a very profitable business if you know the ins and outs of this profession. Day trading refers to the practice of buying and selling financial instruments within the same trading day such that all positions are usually closed before the market close for the trading day. Traders that participate in day trading are called active traders or day traders.
It is very important to learn everything you can before making actual trades. Trading can be done at the convenience of your home in front of your own computer giving you all the time you need to research and practice all the basic rules of trading. This gives you the confidence to start making actual trades.
If you are already aware of how trading works, it is also important to know how much money you can afford to lose, you must also be prepared to suffer financial losses. You should not let your emotions control your trading, profits should not make you over confident with trading and losses shouldn’t discourage you to stop your dream of becoming a successful trader.
If you are ready  to get started with day trading ,remember that you should also consider what kind of trading tools you will use. With dependable tools, you will discover that a lot of the guesswork can be taken out of your experiments with day trading and it can make getting started less frightening.
Always update yourself with current events that might affect the market. Learning the basics is just the beginning of your career as a trader however you must continually learn as much as you can to be a successful day trader.

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Secrets of Day Trading Success

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Neil Armstrong will forever be remembered by his dedication, confidence and determination to achieve what is impossible at that time – to shoot for the moon! With these traits, he was able to be achieved what he wanted; to be the first man to walk on the moon!
However, Neil Armstrong’s amazing traits doesn’t apply to everyday trading! Inexperienced traders are always trying to shoot for the moon that is to reach for the highest profit possible. While there is nothing wrong with this, you must remember that the market is not stable. You might hit high profit targets once or even twice but eventually, setting your sights way too high will likely catch up on you and you’ll come crashing down back to reality.

 You must remember that you don’t need to hit high profit targets to be a successful trader, a 50%+ weekly return is great  but isn’t necessary. There is nothing wrong in aiming lower, a 15% weekly return will give you $1000 to $1 million in over a year! This is enough to grow your trading capital slowly but surely.
While experience is still the best teacher, there are a lot of other things we can learn to become a successful trader and there is no secret formula for that.

We must have the right training, do some research and always be very vigilant on what’s happening around us.

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What is Day Trading?

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Day trading refers to the practice of buying and selling financial instruments within the same trading day such that all positions are usually closed before the market close for the trading day.

 Traders that participate in day trading are called active traders or day traders.
 In order to become a good trader, you must educate yourself on the ins and outs of the business. You must do a lot of research to be able to understand all the terminologies being used, there are also a lot of websites on the internet as well as books written about day trading that will benefit you.

Learn from people who are already doing it, ask them about the positive and negative experiences they have had being a day trader.

 Look for brokerage firms that offer training classes or seminars on the subject that will help you jump start your career as a trader.

 There are also practice accounts being offered by internet brokerage firms that will allow you to learn techniques and strategies while trading with play money. This will give you the confidence to enter the trading business.
Another important thing to consider is that you must be prepared to take some losses, the market is unpredictable thus you shouldn’t expect a 100 percent success ratio. You may experience some losses or low profits at some point of your trading career but what matters is your long-term profit.

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