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When to Sell Stocks and Shares

Selling stocks and shares in an investment portfolio is an age-old problem for everyone who deals in financial markets. Fear and uncertainty constantly play with emotions, forcing us to ask ourselves if we should sell

Uranium Bull Market: Why Are Uranium Stocks Going Up?

Investors are starting to position themselves for the coming uranium bull market. Cash is now actively flowing into a sector that has been unloved for almost a decade. Uranium’s recent rally has started to gain

What is a Rights Issue? Everything You Need To Know

Rights issues are often misunderstood by private investors. The problem is that there’s little information about rights issues in clear and easy to understand language. In this article, I will explain what rights issues are

AIM Share Tips & Strategies You Need To Know

The AIM trading market is attractive for new traders and investors. Many of the shares listed there are higher-risk but offer high rewards – with some stocks increasing in price ten-fold. Some AIM winners include Boohoo and

10 Best Trading Books (2022 Update)

According to Amazon, there are over 30,000 books on trading when you search for “stock trading books” on their website. However, many of these books are an expensive business card for the author and little more

What Affects Share Prices? And How are Stock Prices Determined?

There are many factors that determine share prices. Many of these factors are ignored by private investors and so they miss out on moves. Share prices often move for specific reasons and if you know

How to Build a Trading Plan (Template Download & Examples Included)

Trading plans are an important part of any trader’s toolkit. The problem is, most traders don’t actively lay out a plan before they begin trading. The result? They lose money and wonder why. Furthermore, many

What is Normal Market Size (NMS)?

Many traders don’t understand Normal Market Size. This can lead to difficulty in getting out of stocks leading to painful losses. Furthermore, there are ways that you can use NMS to your advantage against other

What is Level 2 Trading? The Definitive Guide

Level 2 trading data is often assumed to be a crystal ball by retail investors. Sadly, this is not the truth. Moreover, Level 2 is often heavily misunderstood which means traders are acting on wrong information

What is a Ten Bagger in Stocks? (With Examples)

Ten baggers are elusive but no less sought after. Many private investors would love to claim they’ve had a ten bagger stock, but finding these stocks is hard and holding them for the amount of

How to Become a Trader: A Stock Trader Checklist

Have you ever wondered how to become a stock trader? Well, as a full-time trader for over 5 years, and a lot of wins and failures, I have compiled a list of ten steps to

Is Forex Trading a Scam or Legit?

Forex trading interests lots of people because of the potential returns. However, trading this asset class is extremely difficult. This is further compounded by the fact that many scammers are out there trying to take

What is a Price Monitoring Extension?

A price monitoring extension is activated when there is a movement in price that is a pre-determined percentage (set by a security’s Millennium Exchange sector) above or below the most recent automated trade. It is

The Best Stock Screener in 2022

Stock screeners are a useful weapon in the trader and investor’s arsenal. Top stock screeners allow users to filter and scan for the best trades and investments according to specific criteria. Not using a stock

Trade Management Strategies & Techniques

Many traders open their trades then do nothing until they are closed. This can be not only detrimental to P&L but it can mean that your trading capital is not being worked as hard as

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