by j87as6 | Apr 14, 2020 | Day Trading
Imagine if you had to physically collect and take possession of the paper stock certificates whenever you bought stock in the publicly traded markets. Even before placing a trade, you would have to find a way to confirm that the seller actually owned the shares, and...
by j87as6 | Apr 14, 2020 | Day Trading
When stock markets plunge hard and fast, financial media headlines often report on the “spike” in the VIX. The CBOE Volatility index (VIX) is a market index on the Chicago Board of Exchange (CBOE) that measures the implied volatility of the S&P 500 index (SPX)...
by j87as6 | Apr 14, 2020 | Day Trading
Stock market trading halts have made mainstream headlines in 2020, as markets experienced extreme volatility with unprecedented magnitude and velocity triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. Traders who weren’t around during the 2008 financial crisis are likely...
by CenterPoint | Apr 14, 2020 | Day Trading
The adage, “buy low and sell higher” underscores the strategy for taking a long position – a strategy that largely dominates the market. Whether you’re a trader or an investor, the goal is to capture a profit from rising shares prices. On the flip side, you can also...
by CenterPoint | Apr 14, 2020 | Brokers, Day Trading
For active trading purposes, margin accounts are a necessity for traders. These accounts provide the leverage and buying power needed to facilitate and complete trades. They enable traders to continue to make consecutive round trip trades without having to wait for...
by CenterPoint | Apr 14, 2020 | Brokers, Day Trading
While the era of zero-commission trading has arrived, traders are finding out the hard way that you get what you pay for. From trading outages to stuck orders with delayed confirmations to horrible order fills, the gamut of maladies gets exposed during times of major...
