Major stock markets are near all-time highs. As a matter of fact, as we hit the mid-year mark on June 30, U.S. stocks were up about 6% which continues the bull market into its sixth year since the recession in 2008. Bond investors didn’t do too badly either, so those of us who stuck with […]
I’ve listened to several of my local banker buddies talk about trading in general, and scalping in particular. These bankers explain to me that “there is no way to make money day trading” because of excessive risk involved in the enterprise. Not being the most genial fellow on planet earth, I explain to them that […]
The stock market is the most volatile investment portfolio so much so that every investor should think twice before entering. With that said, it is also the most lucrative way to increase one’s investment as one can earn triple their invested capital minus any administrative fee and other fees. Mastering the stock market however would […]
Over the years, the volume of trading in foreign currency exchange has increased drastically. Now, with the facility of online trading, the turnover from foreign exchange trading has reached to $3.2 trillion per day. Instead of investing your money elsewhere, like in bonds and stocks, it is recommended to invest it in foreign exchange trading. […]
If you are interested to make money with trading, you will find this business quite lucrative. Forex trading can be the most profitable field to enter into. It’s the buying and selling of currencies on the foreign exchange market. You should be aware that trading is not everyone’s cup of tea so you will have […]
If you have read about the Turtle Traders in the book “The Way of the Turtles”, then you would also agree that it is absolutely possible that any ordinary person can be transformed into a full time trader. The question was “How”. I started trading the financial market out of curiosity, I wanted to be […]
Despite the persistence of the recovery meme, financial markets are more fragile to risk than ever before. On top of this, witness the slow creep of policy disguised as regulation. It comes for the low hanging fruits. The final labors of society. What lies ahead is a paper blood bath. They are coming for your […]
The USDA reports their global Supply and Demand figures this Friday at noon Eastern. This report frequently sets the tone for the rest of the year with the fast and wild action affecting the beans in the bin while the long-term effects play out on the beans in the ground. There’s no denying the seasonal […]
I often relate the investor education space with the health and fitness business. There are so many gimmicks and fads… preying on those uniformed poor souls who are just trying to improve their lives. The one thing that really ticks me off… is when I read articles or watch the talking heads say that options […]
Bitcoin is the digital currency that is used to buy a variety of goods and services all over the world. It works in exactly the same way as paper money but there are some key differences between the two. Bitcoin also exists in physical form but it’s available in digital, the primary form meant for […]
Primary gold investors versus silver investors are not exactly alike. Swapping gold for silver is a trade always worth considering, especially when the ratio blows out as wide as it is now. Portability is one obvious reason for the reverse, as long as premiums match up in the transaction. But the main advantage to this […]
When you delve deeply into the financial trading markets, you will discover that there are plenty of opportunities for those who will take the time to learn about the markets and trading strategies. Whilst the independent financial trader lifestyle is not best suited to everyone, many global traders are enjoying the benefits of this freedom. […]
Price discovery in all commodities is an electronic paper affair. While the macro-economy and the geopolitical provide a distant framework, they do not wield significant direct influence. The “discovery issue” occurs across the board, but is nowhere more evident than in the precious metals futures markets and, most notably, silver. A look under the hood […]
Have you ever heard of the poker phrase The Nuts? If you don’t know, it’s the best possible hand on the table… in other words, it’s unbeatable. If you ever play poker and recognize you’ve got the nuts, throwing all your chips in is actually exciting because you know that you can’t be beat. Unfortunately, […]
A few weeks ago I penned a public article and private forecast for my subscribers calling for a major correction in Gold being due. 72 hours after my forecast, Gold had dropped a stunning $208 per ounce in 3 days catching most by surprise. Why did I forecast a top in Gold then? Why did […]
If “legendary Wall Street figure” ever described anyone, it was turn-of-the-last-century financier J.P. Morgan. You can throw in “bigger than life” to boot. Morgan was used to getting his way. His steely eyes cast a “ferocious glare.” His bulbous nose added to his imposing presence. Beyond appearance and persona, Morgan was a one-man central bank. […]
If “legendary Wall Street figure” ever described anyone, it was turn-of-the-last-century financier J.P. Morgan. You can throw in “bigger than life” to boot. Morgan was used to getting his way. His steely eyes cast a “ferocious glare.” His bulbous nose added to his imposing presence. Beyond appearance and persona, Morgan was a one-man central bank. […]
During the past few years, The Federal Reserve has engaged in a “deliberate inflating policy.” This policy earned disfavor, both at home and abroad. Robert Prechter said this in the July Elliott Wave Theorist: “Foreign powers have been irate over the Fed’s deliberate inflating policy. At its outset, QE2 generated ‘a chorus of criticism’ from […]
During the past few years, The Federal Reserve has engaged in a “deliberate inflating policy.” This policy earned disfavor, both at home and abroad. This article was syndicated by Elliott Wave International and was originally published under the headline Behind Closed Doors at the Fed: Ten Years of Research into America’s Central Bank. EWI is […]
Now that Mr. Bernanke’s speech is old news, what was the financial media thinking exactly? A significant number of financial writers have been anticipating discussion of QE III or QE III Lite which clearly were never even on the Fed Chief’s radar this week. The focus of the Jackson Hole Summit was how to achieve […]
The past few weeks traders and investors have been completely spooked from the surge of negative news and collapsing stock prices. This fear can be seen by looking at the volume on the GLD gold ETF fund. With gold being in the spot light for several years now and the fact that anyone can own […]
Since 2008, the world has faced serious problems. The credit crisis, debt crisis and the U.S. economy right now are all playing havoc with the livelihoods if of Americans and also families and their financial Security. Those that do have money left are looking for areas of opportunity for investment. But it is not an […]
In the May 2008 issue of his monthly Elliott Wave Theorist, Robert Prechter showed this chart of the Dow Jones Industrials. As you can see, prices go back to the 1970s. Please note that on the day this chart published (May 16), the Dow closed at 12,987 — barely eight percent below the Dow’s all-time […]
In the May 2008 issue of his monthly Elliott Wave Theorist, Robert Prechter showed this chart of the Dow Jones Industrials. As you can see, prices go back to the 1970s. This article was syndicated by Elliott Wave International. EWI is the world’s largest market forecasting firm. Its staff of full-time analysts led by Chartered […]
A limited time offer to enjoy this free report by Elliottwave international founder Robert Prechter. This offer will expire on August 22nd 2011 so follow the link below to download now. The Dow plummeted some 1800 points in the past weeks. If the extreme market volatility has you confused and scared, studying history can help […]
A crude oil ETF is a recent entry in the oil investment market that embraces advantages of both long-established commodities futures with a new approach of real-time Internet trading. From newbies to long established oil trading professionals, everyone is searching for methods through which they can access a variety of funds and equities to enrich […]
The 2014 World Cup means big business for Brazilian investments, employment and the economy generally. Latest figures point to economic growth in excess of US$70 billion. As well as one of the world’s most important sporting festivals, the World Cup is a huge money-making machine. 2014 Brazil will be no exception as can be seen […]
This brief message is all about you. To start with, however, I have to say something “about me.” I’ve been with Elliott Wave International since 1992: That’s a good long time, long enough to have seen lots of days when our staff did all it could to deliver forecasts that prepared subscribers for what’s next. […]
This brief message is all about you. To start with, however, I have to say something “about me.” I’ve been with Elliott Wave International since 1992: That’s a good long time, long enough to have seen lots of days when our staff did all it could to deliver forecasts that prepared subscribers for what’s next. […]
July 28 would have been Ralph N. Elliott’s 140th birthday, so it’s a fitting time to post an excerpt from his essay, “The Basis of the Wave Principle.” There’s nothing like reading for yourself what the discoverer of the Wave Principle wrote about how it works. This essay is taken from the book, R.N. Elliott’s […]
