To individuals who are new to stock trading, the concept of a short squeeze may seem quite obscure. However, a short squeeze is a common occurrence in the stock trading niche and a concept every trader, professional or amateur, should know about. What is a Short Squeeze? In technical terms, a short squeeze is a …
In recent years, the activities of stock investors who engage easily available online stock trading platforms and apps to buy and sell shares have been buoyed and robust. These activities were majorly driven by the interest in self-directed investments. In this piece, we will discuss the stock trading platforms that are available to Canadians and …
We have done several articles about stock trading platforms on CanadaBuzz – refer to articles like How to Buy Stocks in Canada; How to Buy Stocks Online in Canada; 7 Best Online Stock Trading platforms in Canada. Stock Trading Platforms vary from independent discount brokers, online brokerage platforms, to brokerage firms owned by the big …
Remember Jordan Belfort, of the blockbuster finance movie of all time, The Wolf of Wall Street, who swindled investors out of millions of dollars in a stock selling fraud scheme at his brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont? The scheme caught up with him and he was prosecuted and jailed for 2 years. He was also forced to pay back over $100 …
Investing in penny stocks can be quite risky trade despite the potentials for huge profits. This article brings to mind the interesting and excellent movie – The Wolf of Wall Street. Jordan Belfort took an entry-level job at a Wall Street Brokerage firm but events forced him out and he had to pick another job …
After-Market Trading, also known as After-hours trading is trading that takes place after the stock markets have closed. After-hours trading is used by many savvy Canadian investors but many describe it as a roses and thorns situation. The stock market is an arrangement for investors and brokers to trade shares and other financial instruments for profit. …
A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is not necessarily a savings account but is a registered account designed to hold investments and savings. Investors can pick what to put in the account from an array of financial instruments—Exchange-Traded Funds, Guaranteed Investment Certificates, Stocks, Bonds, and actual savings. The TFSA program began in 2009. It is a …
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Trading stocks is a high-risk activity, it can lead to substantial financial loss without proper preparation. Hence new investors must equip themself with the relevant skills and knowledge to help mitigate that risk. Stock trading courses aid investors to understand the basics of using a trading platform: How to find investment opportunities and measure return …
The stock market today is still volatile, the choice of stocks to buy varies based on the information available to the trader or investor, plan, and resources of the investor. However, investors looking for the best stocks should consider long-term performance but not short-term volatility. We don’t offer advisory or brokerage services, we also don’t …
The factors that determine how good a stock is in Canada are relative, subject to the aims and objectives of the investor; the best possible value obtainable from the possible investment; potential growth of the selected stock; the momentum of the selected stock; stock market forces and influencers. Stock is a security that represents the …
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