What Are Stock Options and How Do They Work?
What are stock options and how do they work? Whether you're simply looking to invest in the stock market or the company you work for offered you employee stock options - gaining an understanding of stock options will help you identify good opportunities and stay away from bad ones. Simply put, stock options give you the right - but not [...]
How Are Stock Options Taxed When Sold or Exercised?
Nobody loves tax season. It's complicated and it usually means it is time to cut a check on the money you’ve worked hard to earn. Once you start making income through the stock market on top of your other income, it becomes even more convoluted. One common question we get in particular is - how are stock options taxed when [...]
The Near Perfect Indicator
Traders and investors are always searching for the Perfect Indicator. You know, the Holy Grail that never loses. How do I know? Well, I am one of those people. Sorry, but it doesn't exist. All I will say is there are technical indicators that can give you a "Trader's Edge." They are mostly trend-following indicators based on price action. If [...]
The Sticky Trends of the Stock Market with Laurie Winkless – Fantastic Female Fridays
The Sticky Trends of the Stock Market – Fantastic Female Fridays with Laurie Winkless I had the unexpected pleasure of seeing Laurie Winkless, an Irish physicist, present on stage in Wellington when I had the delightful opportunity to work with the Irish Embassy in New Zealand for St. Brigid’s Day. This is the national holiday we have in Ireland to [...]
Trend Trading vs Swing Trading: Which Strategy Is Right For You?
While you may not realize it just yet, you probably fall into one of two categories if you're an investor: a swing trader or a trend trader. But what is the difference between these two trading strategies, and which one best suits you? Today, we're going to take a deep dive into the swing trading vs trend trading debate. We'll [...]
Swing Trading vs Investing Long Term: Which Is Right For You?
There are quite a few investment strategies out there - but two of the most popular are swing trading and long term investing. These vary greatly, and you might be wondering - which is the better style for you? The answer depends on what your goals are. And, it also depends on your risk tolerance, among many other factors. It [...]