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Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes to U.S. Indices
Standard and Poor will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 Indices: * Solera Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SLH) will replace Metavante Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MV) in the S&P MidCap 400 after the close of day trading on Thursday, October 1. Metavante Technologies is being acquired by S&P 500 constituent Fidelity [...]
Continue reading...Day Trading Essentials
31. August 2009
People often say that stock securities is a waiting game. So one can only imagine the risks involved when people involved in day trading try to accomplish the buying and selling of securities all in a single trading day. In fact, this venture is so risky that some people even refer to it as gambling. Even [...]
Continue reading...Day Trading: Your Dollars at Risk
8. July 2009
Source: sec.gov Day trading practitioners rapidly buy and sell stocks throughout the day in the hope that their stocks will continue climbing or falling in value for the seconds to minutes they own the stock, allowing them to lock in quick profits. Day traders usually buy on borrowed money, hoping that they will reap higher [...]
Continue reading...Day Trading Insights
25. June 2009
Source: tradethemarkets.com - If you are hesitating to take a position, that indicates a lack of confidence that is not necessary. Just get into the position and PLACE A STOP. Day trading practitioners lose money in positions everyday. Keep them small. The confidence you need is not in whether or not you are right, the confidence [...]
Continue reading...Advanced Day Trading Strategies
23. June 2009
Here are some more advanced day trading tips from tradethemarkets.com: The stock market reinforces bad habits. If early on you held onto a loser that went against you by 20%, and you were able to get out for break-even, you are doomed. The market has reinforced a bad habit. The next time you let [...]
Continue reading...Types of Bulletin Signals for Day Trading
11. June 2009
Source: daytradersbulletin.com Different types of bulletins for day trading can be issued including: Special, Entry, Exit, Management, Signal Alert, Alert Terminated, Market Open and Market Closed. Following are descriptions of each type. For detailed examples refer to The Guide, Appendix C. Special Bulletins are informational in nature and describe anticipated market action; the behavior of indicators, trendlines, [...]
Continue reading...Basics of Day Trading
22. May 2009
Source: daytradersbulletin.com Day trading means short-term trading. Positions are closed prior to the end of the day and no contracts are held overnight. Day traders are simply executing their trading decisions in a tiny time frame. Effective day trading consists of a combination of the following factors: 1. technical analysis 2. money management principals 3. psychological issues Technical analysis is not [...]
Continue reading...What To Expect When Day Trading?
13. May 2009
Source: tradethemarkets.com Day trading can be hard, all of the successful day traders we know blew out their account at least once before becoming consistently profitable online trading on an annual basis. (Or monthly, or weekly, depending on their goals and online trading style). These “bits” are not meant to make you a conservative or hesitant [...]
Continue reading...What is Day Trading?
15. August 2008
They buy and sell several times a day, the exchange volumes are very high, and therefore receive daily big discounts of the brokerage. Day traders focus solely on the dynamics and trends. They are more patient and wait for a ride on the strong who can move that day. Many day traders sell their positions [...]
Continue reading...Day Trading 101
14. August 2008
A successful day trader or share market trading requires couple of disciplines and following requirements - 1) PC with internet - If you need to do it yourself then you need to have a PC or else you can do it in internet café also. A PC with good internet connection speed. The internet connection should [...]
Continue reading...Day Trading Pros and Cons
13. August 2008
Day Trading Buying and selling of shares on daily basis is called day trading. This is also called as Intra day trading. Whatever you buy today you have to sell it today OR whatever you sell today you have to buy it today and very importantly during market hours. Advantages of Day Trading a) Margin trading [...]
Continue reading...Common Day Trading Mistakes You Should Avoid
2. July 2008
The rewards for day trading can be great and the prospects of getting rich fast is tempting. But as with all things related to a fast buck, the risks are great too. To minimize your risks and to maximize your opportunity of making money through day trading, here are some common mistakes of day trading [...]
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26. September 2009
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