The idea that drawing lines on a chart can make you money has been a matter of contention for years. But the fact remains that technical analysis works… and works well. And the key to its effectiveness lies entirely in its popularity among large audiences, and its gauge of overall momentum, fear and greed. Let me … Continue reading Technical Analysis 101: The Importance of Support and Resistance
When it comes to technical analysis, moving averages are essential. For example, for more than 20 years, I’ve relied on two specifically – the 50-day and the 200-day simply moving average. What I’m looking for are golden, and death crosses. Bullish Golden Cross For example, we can spot a bullish “golden cross” when the short-term moving … Continue reading Small Cap Death Cross: Why it’s Often a Buying Opportunity
It never hurts to think big with small cap stocks. Especially if those stocks offer dividends, even in times of market disarray. While former stock giants like General Electric (GE) lowered dividend payments to a penny, there are plenty of other ways to rake in the extra income from small cap dividends. Here are some … Continue reading Three Small Cap Stocks with Respectable Dividends
Anyone can invest in a stock. But it’s takes a disciplined person to invest well. So, the question then becomes, how? To begin, no matter your skill level, all investors must understand these three key principles: To succeed in the market, you must develop a healthy relationship with it. You cannot allow emotion to control … Continue reading What Every Investor Should Know Before Buying a Stock
In 2005, 450 sheep jumped to their deaths, according to USA Today. One sheep dove. Another followed. All of a sudden, a flock of sheep began jumping off a cliff for no real reason. Shocked shepherds would watch as another 1,500 jumped. Many of the sheep unfortunately died. All of those sheep were caught up … Continue reading Real Wealth: The Key to Success in Small Cap Stocks
The good news is the election volatility is now behind us. There’s no more talk of blue or red waves. The results are now in. The Democrats won back the House, Republicans still control the Senate. And while a split Congress may see nightmarish to some, it could fuel quite a market rally. At least, … Continue reading Election Day 2018: Potential Winners and Losers
One of the key ingredients of a well-diversified portfolio are small-cap stocks. Or, stocks that carry a market cap of between $300 million and $2 billion. That’s because they offer diversification, the potential for higher returns, and long-term performance. Reason No. 1 – Diversification Small cap stocks allow you to diversify your portfolio and lower … Continue reading Three Key Reasons to Diversify with Small Cap Stocks
It’s not about having the perfect strategy. It’s about the rule you abide by with each trade. One of the biggest issues facing all walks of traders is a severe lack of discipline and structure in stock buying habits. Many fail to use stop losses, or even protect gains with a simple trailing stop loss strategy. Others … Continue reading Small Cap Trading: Four Essential Technical Indicators to Understand
