Understanding Bond Yields

Most investors find it difficult to understand bond yields. We break it down for you so you can understand how bond yields work and, more importantly, what you should really care about.

Understanding Unexpected Volume

Unexpected volume happens. But if you understand what it is and how to trade it your anxiety is much reduced. We explain volume and the misconceptions associated with unexpected surges.

Understanding ETFs and Mutual Funds

Exchange Traded Funds and Mutual Funds both offer investors some distinct advantages and disadvantages. We discuss the relative benefits of each and help you understand what they offer investors.

A Weak Dollar Can Make Commodities More Profitable

When the dollar weakens investors often look for other forms of diversification to adjust. Here we discuss the relative benefits of investing in commodities, especially those that are not correlated with the dollar or the stock market.

How to Determine Where to Set a Stop Loss

There a several methods for determining where to set a stop loss when placing a trade. We cover the percentage, the support and the moving average methods and discuss the relative benefits of each.

What Are Bonds and How Do They Work?

Bonds are conservative, mostly reliable investments that provide stability to any portfolio. It’s important to understand exactly how bonds do this and how they work with the rest of your portfolio.

Option Moneyness: In the Money, At the Money and Out of the Money

Options are classified as “in the money,” “at the money” or “out of the money.” Each of these phrases has a distinct meaning and each option strike price will fall into one of the three categories. If you will keep in mind that options convey rights to the buyer – the differences between the three … Continued

Compound Interest and The Time Value of Money for Investors

Compound interest and time value of money are forces not to be taken for granted by investors. They can be two of the most powerful allies in your quest for returns. We encourage you to take time to understand the benefits of time in your portfolio.

Buying Stocks at a Discount by Selling Put Options

Did you know you can by stocks like Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG) and Microsoft (MSFT) at a discount? You can by selling put options on the stock you want to own.

Option Styles: American Vs. European

American-style options and European-style options are more similar than you might imagine. But they have one significant difference that is worth understanding.