Ultimate Guide to Stock Market IPO’s

Ultimate Guide to Stock Market IPO’s

You’ve no doubt heard of them on financial news networks and even mainstream media. When companies go public, it’s typically through an initial public offering (IPO).  Let’s delve into IPOs.  What is an IPO? The initial public offering (IPO) is a process that...
What is a Self-Clearing Broker?

What is a Self-Clearing Broker?

When you execute a stock trade, there are a number of actions that take place behind the scenes, or back office. While you may have bought and sold a stock in a matter of seconds, there is a complicated process that happens during the trade and after the trade,...
What is an IPO Lockup Period?

What is an IPO Lockup Period?

An IPO is one of the most exciting events in the life of a growing company. It can also be an exciting event for traders. Not only does an IPO introduce a new stock to the public markets, but it also brings with it an IPO lockup period that can present opportunities...
What is a Gamma Squeeze?

What is a Gamma Squeeze?

You probably heard the term gamma squeeze in reference to meme stocks and short squeezes. While buying causes stock prices to rise, panic buying can create an extreme scenario causing spikes to violently rip higher. As the stock soars, the buying pressure increases to...
What is Prime Brokerage?

What is Prime Brokerage?

Traders realize they need a broker to execute trades. Whether its direct access or conventional zero-commission app-based trading, a brokerage (registered broker-dealer) is required to execute trades. A prime brokerage goes beyond just execution but provides a suite...