Stock Picking
Stock picking refers to the art of picking stocks that are expected to outperform the stock market. There are many criteria a stock picker might consider when it comes to picking a stock; but at the very core, he or she may find opportunities by using fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and quantitative analysis. Stock pickers look for hidden opportunities where investors can profit the most. In addition, some stock pickers even guide investors regarding when to buy a stock, when to sell it and how much risk they should be talking with it.
How to Profit from Chaos When It Soon Hits the Stock Market
Looking at the stock market, I can't say I would’ve done that much last week, as the current action is somewhat dull for my liking. The way I see it, as a trader, I need a major unexpected event.
Why Stock Market Chaos Can Be a Good Thing
I need another currency collapse like what we witnessed with the ruble in Russia that ultimately led to a broad sell-off in Russia’s stock market, from oil to technology to steel. This selling wasn’t a surprise, given the massive collapse in the ruble means imports become much more expensive. But with the chaos in Russian stocks, I saw aggressive trading opportunities to make some quick money, primarily via the use of near-term call options that give me added ... Read MoreShould Stock Market Investors Avoid IPOs?
There's an ongoing debate over whether the stock market is overvalued and vulnerable to a bigger correction than we have seen in the recent year. Based on the earnings growth, the valuation of the stock market may be somewhat high, but pricing is more based on the prospects going forward. One area in which investors need to beware of valuations, though, are in the newest IPO debuts.
Pre-IPO Valuations Utterly Ridiculous
What really concerns me is the insane valuation given to many of the venture capital–backed pre-initial public offering (IPO) companies. In my view, the valuations are not sustainable and deserving; albeit, there is so much froth swirling around here. Take the case of Uber, the provider of private car servic ... Read MoreHistorical Trends, Global Economic Factors Say Stock Market at Risk
What if I told you the best six months for investing in the stock market are drawing to an end? Not good news, is it?
As we enter the second quarter, there is optimism based on the price action of the stock market in 2014. Yet as I mentioned, what is historically recognized as the best six-month period during the year for investing in the stock market, particularly the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac, is coming to a close at the end of April. With the S&P 500 having returned only 0.44% in 2015 (better than the 0.26% decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average), can we really expect much for the stock market following what was supposedly the historically ... Read More
Tesla: Car Company or a Tech Company?
It has been a while since I talked about the prospects for Tesla Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ/TSLA), which continues to be one of the more actively traded momentum plays in the stock market.
In the past, I was encouraged by Tesla and felt a downside move to $185.00, based on my technical analysis, could be an aggressive investment opportunity. I no longer feel that way.
How Tesla Reached Its $24-Billion Valuation
While other momentum plays in the stock market are easier to evaluate, that has never been the case with Tesla. If you solely look at the number of units sold, it would make no sense why the stock market pl ... Read More1Q15 Earnings Season: Early Outlook and the Top Investment Opportunity
While many seem to be comforted by continued stock market highs, bad news could be brewing for the first-quarter 2015 earnings season.
