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Introduction Today, we’ll look at stock lending, one of the ways stock traders and investors profit from idle stock they own in their portfolio and from stock they are able to borrow from one another. In this article, we’ll explore the lending exchange’s dynamics and components as well as its advantages and fees. What is […]

Introduction The incredible rise of technology during the last few decades – and the last few years in particular –  has transformed not only every industry and every sector of the stock market but also the way people trade and invest in them. Retail trading platforms are among the most evident aspects of the transformation […]

Introduction Fractional Share Trading has quickly become a game-changer for many traders and investors. This somewhat innovative approach allows you to trade fractional shares, which means traders can buy and sell a portion of a stock rather than the entire share (thus making the whole process more affordable). In this new article, we’ll look into […]

Introduction There is no doubt, day trading can be a very exciting way of making a living. The focus, the fast-paced decision-making, the constant duel between buyers and sellers, and, of course, the potential profits are what make so many traders want to be day traders. However, as for all good things in life, there […]

The PDT Rule The PDT rule is a 23-year-old piece of legislation that dictates that if a broker has reason to believe a trader to be a “Pattern Day Trader”, it must impose “special margin requirements” on his or her account. In this article, we’ll explain what it means to be a Pattern Day Trader, […]

When Citigroup will issue its second quarter results via press release at approximately 8 a.m. (ET) on Friday, July 12, 2024. At 11 a.m. (ET) What is expected: The bank is forecasted to post Q2 2024 earnings of $1.43 per share (EPS). The consensus estimate for Citigroup’s current full-year earnings is $5.85 per share. Earnings […]

Introduction This is the second part of our two-part article on Dark Pools. In the first part, we discussed the Dark Pool meaning, explained how Dark Pool trading works, and even had a quick glance at the main types that exist and the protagonists and major players. In this second part, we aim to answer […]

Introduction Dark Pool trading is one of the most enigmatic and controversial parts of financial markets, characterized by privacy and anonymity, Dark Pools are where Smart Money goes to execute trades away from the prying eyes of the public so as to avoid causing too much of an impact on market prices. In this two-part […]

Introduction In the first part of this article on IPO trading, we learned how high levels of interest, trade volume, and price volatility make IPOs very attractive for both traders and long-term investors alike. We have discovered what IPOs are and become a little more familiar with the process behind them. In this article, we’ll […]

Initial Public Offering – Introduction John Tuld, the C.E.O. of a large “unnamed” investment bank in the movie “Margin Call”, says: “There are three ways to make a living in this business: be first; be smarter; or cheat. Now, I don’t cheat. And although I like to think we have some pretty smart people in […]

Introduction The US interest rate is still at the highest it’s ever been in the last 20 years, the FED has just begun its third year of quantitative tightening, and, even if slightly, US unemployment levels in the last eight months have been higher than they were in the same period last year. Given all […]

CFDs vs. Stocks – Introduction As participants in the financial markets, investors and traders are constantly on the lookout for vehicles that offer the best potential for profits. Among the myriad options available, trading CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and trading stocks stand out as two of the most popular choices. Each method comes with its […]

Introduction Until very recently, Options Trading used to be a popular choice for retail traders hoping to make the most out of their money in the financial markets and this is not surprising. With prices way lower than the underlying assets, higher leverage, and premium payments, Options trading offers the potential of making a much […]

Introduction In past articles, we have discussed some of the most important economic indicators that traders, investors, and other stakeholders are known to pay great attention to; the “Initial Jobless Claims” is undoubtedly one of them. The report reveals the number of people who have recently become unemployed and are applying for unemployment benefits. By […]

Introduction The Home Sale Report is one of those indicators that, if understood correctly, can offer you as a trader a major advantage for it gives a valuable insight into the current state of the entire economic and financial situation as well as helping to predict imminent changes. In particular, The US New Home Sales […]