Browsing “Stock Market Education”

Understanding Stock Chart Moving Averages

May 28, 2009

Moving averages look at trailing price data to identify trends. Investors should follow these 5 key guidelines for trading success.

Introduction to the Options Greeks

May 27, 2009

For trading options in the stock market a set of Greek letters, collectively known as ‘the Greeks,’ are used to measure risk. We take a closer look at Delta, Gamma, Theta, and Vega.

3 Important Uses of Fibonacci Numbers

May 26, 2009

The most popular Fibonacci-based investment system is Elliot wave theory. Learn three simple applications of Fibonacci retracement levels.

Stock Buybacks, The Pros and Cons Examined

May 22, 2009

Why does a company buyback their own stock? We take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of stock buyback programs.

Understanding and Interpreting Stock Chart Reversals

May 20, 2009

Reversals are events that dictate the underlying market trend is about to change. While less frequently seen, reversals are powerful and decisive.

Understanding Iron Condors Part III, The Expiration Month

May 19, 2009

The passage of time is your ally when buying iron condors so we broke down the strategy behind the option expiration month.

5 Great Stock Chart Patterns Every Investor Should Know

May 18, 2009

The following five stock chart patterns are unique, yet powerful. Understanding their uses will increase your likelihood of identifying market-changing events.

Understanding Iron Condors, Part II

May 13, 2009

In Understanding Iron Condors Part I, I discussed the basic properties of an iron condor. This time let’s take a look at some of the decisions that must be made before you select which specific iron condor to trade.