Download (Login required)  Audio PDF A stock or index does not exist in a vacuum. There are many forces in one market that can impact price movement in another market. The various pressures ultimately impact Supply and Demand. Intermarket Analysis (IMA) seeks to…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF Companies are different sizes and often categorized for convenience. Some prefer to focus on big companies that are more established, have stood the test of time, and trade lots of shares each day. Others prefer companies that are…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF Numerous indexes can be followed. The idea of an index is to serve as a benchmark to measure how the different financial markets, stock markets, sectors, industry groups, etc., are doing as a whole. The nice thing is…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF Technical Analysis (TA) can be a potent tool in the stock market. As with any tool, proper knowledge is required for successful operation. In the wrong hands or implemented in the wrong way, TA can lead to disaster.…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF The Simple Moving Average Crossover system (SMAC) is a popular strategy. It can be attractive for those who have limited time. Some investors may like the opportunities offered in the stock market but don’t like the idea of…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF Foundational Principles To understand Quantitative Easing (QE), it is helpful to go over a few basic economic concepts. First, there are two forces constantly at work that permeate all aspects of the economy and stock market. This includes:…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF Achieving consistent success in the financial markets is quite an undertaking. Despite the declaration of easy money just waiting to be effortlessly taken at will, the reality is that developing a skill for long-term success is hard work.…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF Hedge funds are an alternative type of investment that uses pooled funds from accredited investors to implement numerous strategies with the hope of earning attractive returns. Although similar to mutual funds, Hedge Funds have some significant differences. Hedge…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF Short selling can be challenging to understand. It is relatively simple to understand when buying-low and selling-high. However, selling-high and buying-low is harder to figure out. To help understand short-selling, it is good to first understand long and…

Download (Login required)  Audio PDF When buying or selling a stock, why are there two prices displayed at the same time? One price is called the Bid Price, and the other price is called the Ask Price, also often called the Offer Price.…