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NVIDIA Shares Decline as Pledge to OpenAI Investment Undergoes Scrutiny
NVIDIA shares fell early Monday as investors considered the company’s plan to make a large investment in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The stock dropped 2.3% to $186.81 in morning trading. Focus has shifted to the relationship between Nvidia and OpenAI after a report on Friday said talks for Nvidia to invest up to $100 […]
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What is your risk appetite? And why it matters.
We all know that investing comes with a certain level of risk. But what level of risk are you comfortable with? That can be a difficult question to answer since it usually involves a number of complex assessments and honest answers. Generally speaking your risk appetite is often determined by three main factors: 1. Your […]
Investment strategies for a bearish market
Lessons to be learned from a global pandemic The impact of COVID-19 on US markets has been remarkable. Whilst the US S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq took a severe plunge between February and March 2020 at the time of writing this article (end of July 2020) US markets have been on a steady path to […]
What exactly is active trading, and why should I care?
It’s a term that gets tossed around so effortlessly. What precisely does it mean to be an active trader? We’ll explore the definition of active trading and more in this blog. Active trading and trading styles Active trading focuses on generating profits from price action by speculating on short-term trends. The phrase “short-term” is a […]
Six attributes that professional traders have in everyday life
Traders have a certain mindset and they tend to share common characteristics on the trading floor. These personality traits carry over into their real lives. Do you recognize any of these behavioral paradigms in yourself? #1 Mastery of one’s emotions Trading stress can reach insurmountable levels. The traders who excel in this type of environment […]
Risks of after-hours trading
There are special characteristics and unique risks associated with trading in securities at times that are outside the ordinary trading hours for the exchange(s) upon which such securities are traded (“After-Hours Trading” or “Extended Hours Trading”). You should familiarize yourself with these risks and determine whether After-Hours Trading is appropriate in light of your objectives […]
Introduction to Stock Trading
Trade with fewer limits
Day trade with fewer limits at fast speed. Buy stocks and ETFs at low fees.