While most folks today trust mutual funds and their professional
managers with their investments, it’s still important to
understand the basics of the stock market. Although investing in
individual stocks may not be right for everyone, a basic
understanding of the stock market is essential to understanding
the workings of our economy and business sector.
A stock is a portion of […]

Whilst a stock market education firm’s licence does not permit them to give investment advice (personal financial product advice), it is something we are frequently asked to provide.
HomeTrader provides an alternative to investment advice (also known as personal advice). Instead we teach you how to develop your own trading system, to make your own decisions, […]

Shorting a stock, or short selling, means to sell a stock that you do not actually have ownership of so you may profit from its potential decline in price. The shares of the stock are borrowed by your broker and then sold in the open market. The resulting funds are deposited in your account. The […]

Imagine being able to steal untold millions of dollars in plain view without getting caught. Impossible you say. Be careful because you are most likely a victim of this heist. In fact, you may actually be giving these thieves referrals so that they can dupe your friends and family.
For a while I was not aware […]

People usually fear what they do not know. You cannot judge or label something until you get to know it.
First impressions are a perfect example. One person may have preconceived notions about somebody who they don’t know much about. Once they get to know that person, they realize that their first impressions were […]

This article aims to educate people on why HYIP is right for some people and not right for others because of the risks associated with a potential for large profits.
To Invest In HYIP Or Not
Many people question why you would get involved in a high yield investment program, but really, the answer is simple. Extraordinary […]

People who are already working in the finance industry or people who are looking to get in, will consider the Series 66 exam very closely. The benefit is that it is a combined license. Passing the Series 66 is the equivalent of passing the Series 65 and 63. The Series 63 is a state law […]

There are few things in life that are more stressful than the loss of a job. You may think that the loss of your steady paycheck puts financial freedom that much further off, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Being laid of from your regular job can provide you with a golden opportunity to […]

The first chart shows the daily SPX (black line and right scale) and the NYSE Oscillator (NYMO) 50-day MA (blue line and left scale). Previous patterns indicate when the NYMO 50-day MA falls below negative 20, then a bottom will be in place and SPX will be in position for a sustainable rally. Currently, the […]

When Ben Franklin said “a penny saved is a penny earned”, he didn’t quite get it right. Actually, a penny saved is worth more than a penny earned. Do you find this statement shocking? I am about to prove to you that what I’m saying is true.
Most people erroneously believe the best way to strengthen […]