Learning Center Archive

Investors vs. Traders

Learn about the differences between investors and traders and which timeframes each group focuses on most.

Discover which timeframes are the most popular and how you can adjust your timeframe settings on your charting platform.

TG Watkins introduces what timeframes are and how that is shown on a stock’s chart.

Mary Ellen recaps how investors and traders can reduce risk when trading stocks.

Learn about the types of trading accounts offered to traders.

It is common for emotions to get in the way of profits and success. Mary Ellen gives tips on how to avoid emotional investing.

Learn about how traders manage their risk, using position sizing and hedging techniques.

Knowing when to exit a stock is critical. Mary Ellen reviews proven exit plan techniques.

Get an understanding of why diversification can be a great way to mitigate risk.

Discover why it is important to understand your own risk tolerance and the risk involved with different types of stocks.