The first Friday of the month brings with it one of the most highly anticipated economic reports for the month: the U.S. Department of Labor’s Non-Farm Payrolls report. This report has the potential to move markets, and can drive significant…
Dan Shapiro is an extremely honest and tell-it-like-it-is person, which might explain why he’s so popular. If you recall, he was on episode 32 talking about the mental and psychological aspects of trading. Dan came from humble beginnings and…
REIT’s, short for Real Estate Investment Trust, are securities that invest in real estate. This vehicle is a much less capital intensive than buying a building for appreciation or rental revenue. Both large and small investments are accommodated by the…
Amid the furious frenzy on the exchange trading floor at the Chicago Mercantile Group, there is always time to learn to become a better trader. As an trader/analyst/commentator and ex-floor guy, I’m often asked for recommendations on the best books…
Historical data cannot be ignored by investors because it provides perspective of what has happened and may help investors to make their next moves. though it often has limited impact on the next move. The random walk theory states that…
After numerous requests from listeners, we finally have Dr. Brett Steenbarger on the show. He is known as a trading psychology coach who consulted with some of the biggest names in the industry. He is also a well-known author with…
Arbitrage is the simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset so you can take advantage of a difference in price. These opportunities are usually found in the same asset or similar assets that are traded in various locations or forms….
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index, is a momentum oscillator that attempts to show overbought or oversold conditions within a financial market. The oscillator has a range from 0 to 100, with levels above 70 indicating a possible overbought condition…
