20 02, 2024

Stock Investment Strategies: Most Popular Strategies for Investing in Stocks

By |2024-02-07T03:07:13+00:00February 20th, 2024|Categories: Market Timing, Retirement, Stock Market, Swing Trading|Tags: , , , , |

So you know you want to get started investing but don’t know where to begin. You’ve come to the right place. Choosing the best stock investment strategy based on your unique risk tolerance and investing goals is pivotal. We’re here to help you do exactly that. Are you leaning towards the high-growth potential of growth [...]

21 12, 2023

Can You Time the Market?

By |2024-01-30T15:48:55+00:00December 21st, 2023|Categories: Market Timing, Swing Trading|Tags: , |

The elusive art of market timing is often debated in the trading world and poses a tantalizing question: Can you time the market? The answer may surprise you. Many traders grapple with this challenge, oscillating between hope and hesitation, seeking a way to make informed decisions without being overwhelmed by stress and guesswork. But the [...]

16 09, 2023

Investing in a Down Market: Should You Invest When the Market is Down?

By |2023-12-07T19:52:52+00:00September 16th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , , , |

Investing in a down market can feel a lot like sailing into a storm. It's daunting, filled with unpredictability, and without a sound plan, the chances of running aground are high.  But what if we told you that a down market is not always a sign to abandon ship? What if, under certain circumstances, this [...]

13 09, 2023

What is the Best Day of the Week to Buy Stocks?

By |2024-02-27T13:46:58+00:00September 13th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , , |

Whether you’re swing trading vs day trading, finding the perfect entry point can be the difference between giving yourself room for profit or missing the boat and ending up with a losing position. This begs the question - what day of the week is best to buy stocks? The notion that there might be a [...]

8 09, 2023

How to Time the Market With VectorVest

By |2023-12-07T19:53:10+00:00September 8th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , , |

If you’re looking for advice on how to time the market, you’ll likely come across more resources advising you against trying to implement this tactic into your strategy than resources showing you how to do it.  The concept of timing the markets is hotly debated. Some say it’s impossible - but the truth is, you [...]

2 09, 2023

When is the Best Time to Sell a Stock?

By |2023-12-07T19:53:21+00:00September 2nd, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , , |

Investing in the stock market has often been compared to a game of chess, requiring strategic moves, quick responses, and a profound understanding of the game board— in this case, the financial market.  One crucial part of this game that leaves even seasoned investors pondering is - when is the best time to sell a [...]

21 08, 2023

Can You Time The Market? YES!!

By |2023-12-18T14:27:05+00:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Featured: Retirement Education Services, Market Timing, Stock Market, Stock Market News, VectorVest News|Tags: , , , |

By Steve Chappell, Global Head of Trading Systems Development for VectorVest, Inc. It has always been ironic to me that seemingly everyone on Wall Street says, “You can’t time the market,” and then proceeds to make predictions about its future. Somewhere along the way, market timing became a myth, or worse, a total investing taboo. [...]

16 08, 2023

When to Sell Stocks to Capture Profits and Avoid Losses: Introducing Stop Prices

By |2024-03-26T14:17:25+00:00August 16th, 2023|Categories: Highlight, Market Timing|Tags: , , , |

When to sell stocks: a decision laden with complexity, suspense, and often, a hefty dose of emotion. Knowing when to bid farewell to a part of your portfolio can feel like navigating a maze without a map, filled with questions of timing, profit, loss, and market shifts.  The decision to let go is the crossroads [...]

12 08, 2023

When to Buy Stocks For Beginners and Experts Alike: Tips for Timing Your Entry to Perfection

By |2023-12-07T19:55:15+00:00August 12th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , , |

For many of us, deciding when to buy stocks can feel akin to attempting to predict the future or unravel a cryptic code. Sometimes it feels like you need a crystal ball to truly make sense of the markets.  The last thing you want is to buy in too early - and get stuck riding [...]

9 08, 2023

Can You Trade Stocks on the Weekend? Buying and Selling Stocks on the Weekend

By |2024-02-19T16:16:44+00:00August 9th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: |

As the sun sets on Friday evening and the hustle and bustle of the stock market calms for the weekend, most investors take some time to reset and prepare for the week ahead.  But for others, there are no days off. After all, Saturday and Sunday are when some of the best opportunities present themselves. [...]

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