Stocks breakout from properly formed bases everyday but many investors don’t understand how to locate a pivot point or what patterns to study that may contain this very important buy signal. A pivot point can be described as the optimal buy point or the area at the end of a familiar base pattern where the stock breaks out into new high territory. William O’Neil, the founder of Investor’s Business Daily is considered the pioneer of the pivot point in modern times. As Jesse Livermore explains in his book (1941), the pivot point can also be described as the point of least resistance. When a stock breaks the point of least resistance, we are presented with an opportunity where a stock has the greatest chance of moving higher in a short period of time, especially when volume accompanies the breakout.
The pivot point can be calculated as the stock is forming the handle on a cup-with-handle base. The ideal buy price would be $0.10 higher than the highest spot during the handle, also know as the top of the right side of the base. The intraday high can qualify at the highest point and does not have to be the closing price of the stock. If the stock closes at the high for the day, then we will use this number as the high point.
The exact methods used for finding pivot points vary depending on the base pattern that is forming on a daily and/or weekly chart.
When a flat base occurs, an investor should look for a move $0.10 higher than the top point on the left side of the base or the start of the formation.
A saucer-with-handle follows the same rules as the cup-with-handle and is described in detail above.
A double-bottom formation triggers a pivot point that will be $0.10 higher than the middle peak in the “W” shaped pattern.
Many investors will try to cheat the rules and place a position prematurely before the stock breaks out and passes the pivot point. I do not suggest buying until the stock triggers the pivot point on above average volume also known as qualifying volume. The area considered as the least amount of resistance is weighed so heavily because all overhead sellers are gone as we break into new high territory. The pivot point usually comes within 5% to 15% of the stock’s old high 52-week high.
Don’t chase a stock that is 5% or more above the proper pivot point. This does not mean that you can’t buy on normal corrections and pullbacks to support or moving averages, especially if the stock remains in an uptrend. This rule only applies to the pivot point area as the stock becomes extended. If you buy with the pivot point and sell when a stock falls 7-10% from the pivot point, I guarantee that your yearly performance will increase dramatically.
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February 17, 2012
Do you ever wonder exactly what’s going on in the trading pits after you’ve sent an order to purchase stock? You’ve no doubt seen market quotes either online or even in the newspaper. Have you noticed that there are always two sets of prices given? What exactly do those mean and where will my order get filled? Let’s discuss the basics of the two prices you see.
Let’s say you’re trading stocks. The first price (usually the one on the left) is called a “bid”. This is the price at which the market is offering to buy the stock. If you sell your stock at the market, this is the price that you’ll get. The second price (usually located on the right) is called the “ask”. This is the price at which the market will sell you the stock. If you submit an open order to buy shares at the market, you will get them for the ask price. Another element that comes into play sometimes is the size of the bid and ask. Usually, there’s an order size that comes with the bid and ask. If that size is exceeded then the price will usually change – and generally, that small price change will move slightly against you since you’re creating a demand for that stock.
The difference between the bid price and the ask price is called the “spread”. If you look at the spread of a large cap stock that trades over a million shares a day, and compare that to a small cap stock that only trades a thousand shares a day, you’ll see a huge difference. Stocks that are more liquid (or more activity) will have much smaller spreads than those with less activity. Thus, you will get a better fill (or deal) for a market order on a more liquid stock. One tool you can use to possibly improve your price is to use limit orders. If you want to buy XYZ at no more than $12 and the bid is $11.50 and the ask is $12.50, you can place a purchase order with a limit of $12. This means that the order won’t be filled unless you can get it for $12 or better.
One word of caution with limit orders is that the market could run away without you if used with a buy order. And if your order is filled, you’ll be buying the stock on a downtick, which means it could be making a major move down. As a general rule, it’s not a good idea to use limit orders when selling stocks as the market could make a big move against you without ever hitting your limit price and you’d be stuck with a big loss.
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February 14, 2012
Financial aid for single mothers is available either through federal welfare services or through private organizations.
Who is qualified?
Not all single mothers can take advantage of special financial help packages. Only those whose earnings fall below a certain level are considered low-income individuals and qualify for welfare benefits. To find out if you qualify for and may avail yourself of federal welfare services, you must complete the application form available at your local welfare office.
Each program has its own income limits. Whether or not your income falls within the limit depends on the type of income you have, your family’s expenses, and any other special circumstances your family may have. Each program also has resource limits. Things that can be converted to cash (bank accounts, stocks, and other properties) are considered to be resources. Only certain non-U.S. citizens may receive welfare benefits. Check with your local office for details.
What happens if you are not qualified?
If you do not qualify for welfare benefits, or if your needs are not covered by any specific welfare program, you may take advantage of grants offered by the U.S. government to single mothers. In exchange for the grant, you must perform some service or task required by the grant terms. There are 900 grant programs offered by 26 federal grant-making agencies. Some grant categories are agriculture, art, and education. You may visit http://www.grants.gov and http://www.neh.gov for details on grant application.
Other sources
Many schools offer scholarships specifically to single mothers. In order to find out about these, you may visit the financial aid office of the school you are currently attending or wish to attend.
There are also some private organizations that give grants and financial assistance to single mothers. Singlemom.com has a “financial gifting program.” It awards cash grants to deserving single mothers every month. Many other similar organizations have grant and financial aid information on the Internet.
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February 7, 2012
Knowing Fair Trade and Certified Organic chocolate companies
Today, there are more fair trade chocolate companies and brands specializing in organic chocolate ingredients than ever. Whether you’re looking for chocolate gifts for a special occasion or a quick snack for the road, your eco-shopping trip will be much less hassle today that it would have been even five years ago.
So breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that you no longer have to struggle over where to buy earth friendly chocolate products. We’ve collected a long list of the highest quality, most ethically-sound, and most popular chocolate companies and organic chocolate brands. Give them a gander, share them with your friends, and above all, celebrate your choice to live a greener, more socially-aware life!
Alter Eco
Using only Certified Organic and Certified Fair Trade chocolate, as well as fair trade, organic sugar, nuts, raisins, and coffee beans, Alter Eco’s chocolates are also free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, chemical additives, and emulsifiers.
Dagoba Organic
Dagoba Organic Chocolate’s belief in chocolate as a sacred food (dagoba means temple in Sanskrit) is made from organic cocoa beans from a variety of countries, including Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Peru.
Divine Chocolate
Organized by farmers, the Divine Chocolate company works with small cocoa producers primarily in West Africa, to stimulate ethical trade practices. The company invests in building schools, sinking wells, providing mobile clinics, and fostering women’s income generation projects.
Endangered Species
Endangered Species Chocolate stresses principles such as reverence for life and ethical trade. Their wrappers increase awareness of species that are currently threatened or endangered. Ten percent of all net profits are given to support species, habitat, and humanity.
Equal Exchange
Working with three different farmer cooperatives in the Dominican Republic, Equal Exchange organic chocolate products are both organic and fair trade. The company also produces teas, snacks, and coffee.
Green & Black’s
Merging the “green” of organic chocolate production principles with the “black” of a decadent life, Green & Black’s is both delicious and sustainable. They choose only organic and fairly traded chocolate ingredients.
Grenada Chocolate Company
For Granada Chocolate Company, it’s not enough to purchase Certified Organic cocoa beans-they must grow the beans themselves. Working with organic farmers’ cooperatives, they grow the beans and then use solar-powered machines to make the chocolate.
Ithaca Fine Chocolates
At Ithaca Fine Chocolates, the aim is to produce exquisite chocolate (using Swiss chocolatier methods) that’s also Fair Trade Certified. They also only purchase USDA Certified Organic ingredients. Their wrappers, art cards, and display boxes are made from recycled paper as well.
Newman’s Own Organics
A company founded by Paul Newman, Newman’s Own Organics carries Signature Series Chocolate which is USDA Certified Organic and made from ingredients grown on Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.
Seeds of Change
Working to keep organic, open-pollinated seeds available for farmers and gardeners worldwide, Seeds of Change also produces some organic food and has recently developed a line of chocolate made from organically-grown cocoa, fruits, nuts, and spices from around the world.
Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates
Based in California, Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates are Certified Organic by the Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) organization.
Terra Nostra Organic
A Vancouver, Canada company, Terra Nostra Organic Chocolate is Certified Organic and known for its magnificent taste and luxuriant finish. The company is also a founding member of Equitable Trade which strives to encourage ethically traded and organic chocolate farming methods for their suppliers.
Vintage Plantations
With the Rainforest Alliance stamp of approval, Vintage Plantations chocolate is made from Ecuadorian cocoa so you know that it’s both eco-friendly and ethically traded.
Knowing where to buy fair trade chocolate
Now that you know what fair trade chocolate brands and organic chocolate companies to look for, you may also need some help knowing where to buy organic and fair trade chocolates (some artisans and producers don’t sell their wares online). To help you out, here are some tools to help you know where to buy eco-friendly and ethical chocolates:
Global Exchange carries a wide range of Fair Trade Certified products, including chocolate, coffee, tea, crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more.
TransFair USA maintains a list of national cafes, restaurants, and retailers carrying their Fair Trade Certified food products.
The Chocolate Room carries some fair trade and organic chocolate bars.
You can find Vintage Plantations fair trade chocolates at World Wide Chocolate online.
Choose Earth Friendly Chocolate for Gift Giving
Holidays throughout the year are popular occasions for buying chocolate as gifts. But this year, as you shop the isles or search online, keep earth friendly chocolate gifts in mind, especially when you come to the events here:
Valentine’s
Treat your sweetheart to a box of chocolates that are Certified Organic or that have the Fair Trade Certification seal.
Christmas/Hanukkah
Stock up with Hanukkah Gelt that’s Certified Organic and look for advent calendars and stocking stuffers for Christmas that are Fair Trade Certified.
Mother’s Day
Surprise your Mom with a bouquet of chocolates that are healthier for her and that ensured women around the world were treated with dignity and respect. Fair Trade is the only way to go for this occasion.
Father’s Day
If your Father has a sweet tooth, give him a real treat by purchasing organic chocolates that were produced using cocoa beans raised on farms that are pesticide and fertilizer-free. These will hit the spot without hurting the farmers.
Easter
Don’t let the Easter bunny bring your children chocolates that were made using child slave labor! Choose Fair Trade Certified chocolates instead.
Halloween
Send trick-or-treaters home with sweets that won’t create health problems for them later. Organic chocolates that are toxin-free are a great alternative to conventional treats.
Weddings
If it’s your time to plan a spectacular day to celebrate your love, do so with favors that are ethical to add a green, socially-conscious flare to your day. Look for the fair trade and organic seals for your cake, too!
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February 4, 2012
I hear this question a lot from aspiring day traders, and the answer really depends on the market you want to trade. For traders who have no idea what markets they SHOULD trade at this point, here’s an idea of how much you need for the main markets:
1.) If you want to day trade stocks, then you need at least $25,000 in your trading account.
2.) If you want to day trade futures, then you should have between $5,000 and $10,000 in your trading account.
3.) When trading options, you should have between $1,000 and $5,000 in your trading account.
4.) If you’re thinking about trading forex, then you can start with as little as $500 in your trading account.
You should choose a market that matches your trading style, your lifestyle, and your overall goals for trading. Financial considerations are always important, but don’t make the common mistake of letting your current financial situation dictate which market you’re going to trade.
Remember, as with all things in life, you should first define your goal, and then plan how to achieve it.
If you don’t currently have sufficient funds to trade the markets you’ve outlined in your goals, then start doing something about it now – save more money or put in overtime hours. There are a lot of ways to make a few more bucks, and it’s better to wait for the funds you need than to begin trading in a market that isn’t right for you and your goals.
For those of you who already have the right amount of money in your savings account, let’s talk about the question, “How much money SHOULD you trade?”
Many first-time traders think they should trade all of their savings. This isn’t true! To determine how much money you should trade, you must first determine how much you can actually afford to lose, and what your financial goals are.
Begin by determining how much of your savings should remain in your savings account. It’s important to keep three to six months of living expenses in a readily accessible savings account, so set that money aside, and don’t trade it! You should never trade money that you may need immediately. Unless you have funds from another source, such as a recent inheritance, the remaining amount of money will probably be what you currently have to trade with.
Take a good look at how much money you can currently afford to trade. You don’t want other parts of your life to suffer when you tie your money up in a trade, so make sure to consider what these savings were originally for.
Next, determine how much you can add to your trading activities in the future. If you are currently employed, you will continue to receive an income, and you can plan to use a portion of that income to build your investment portfolio over time.
Here are two more important things to remember:
1.) As outlined above, certain types of investments require an initial deposit amount to get started. However, don’t get too nervous – this does not mean that you will be risking the whole amount. Many traders are only willing to risk 10% of the initial deposit, and that’s okay.
2.) Never borrow money to trade, and never use money that you can’t afford to lose! It may be cliché, but nothing could be truer!
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January 19, 2012
What Is Online Futures Trading?
A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell a commodity at a date in the future. Everything about a futures contract is standardized except its price. All of the terms under which the commodity or financial instrument is to be transferred are established before active trading begins, so neither side is hampered by ambiguity. The price for a futures contract is determined in the trading pit or on the electronic trading system of a futures exchange.
The internet now allows access to those electronic trading systems from anywhere in the world. This increases liquidity in those markets and makes them even more attractive to traders.
Trading on all futures exchanges takes place against a backdrop of statutory regulation and rules as laid down by each exchange and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Regardless of whether your trading is executed within the trading pit or electronically, it is subject to the same rules, regulations and safeguards.
Advantages of online futures trading
Leverage. Futures operate on margin, meaning that to take a position only a fraction of the total value needs to be available in cash in the trading account.
Commission Costs. Electronically traded futures contracts require no human intervention to match buys and sells unlike a traditional futures pit. This means that commission costs can be cut dramatically, leading to significant savings for the frequent trader.
Liquidity. The involvement of speculators means that futures contracts are reasonably liquid. However, how liquid depends on the actual contract being traded. Electronically traded contracts, such as the e-mini’s tend to be the most liquid whereas the pit traded commodities like corn, orange juice etc are not so readily available to the retail trader and are more expensive to trade in terms of commission and spread.
Ability to go short. Futures contracts can be sold as easily as they are bought enabling a trader to profit from falling markets as well as rising ones. There is no ‘uptick rule’ for example like there is with stocks.
No ‘Time Decay’. Options suffer from time decay because the closer they come to expiry the less time there is for the option to come into the money. Futures contracts do not suffer from this as they are not anticipating a particular strike price at expiry.
Automated trading. Electronic futures brokers offer the facility to programmers to interface directly with their trading software. This means that custom written trading software can automatically trade a strategy without any human intervention at all. A system can make buy/sell signals which are automatically routed to the exchange along with any stops and targets.
Almost instant fills. With electronically traded futures there is no need to call up a broker and wait for a fill from the trading floor. Orders are instantly placed on the electronic order book and filled as soon as a match is found – for liquid contracts such as the emini S&P500 this will be within a second.
Level playing field. With traditional pit traded futures the professional in the pit has a major advantage over the retail trader in terms of speed of execution and costs. Electronic futures trading offers all participants exactly the same advantages.
Disadvantages of online futures trading
Leverage. Can be a disadvantage if it encourages trading with too high a risk for a particular strategy. A carefully devised money management plan is essential.
Overtrading. The instant nature of electronic futures trading coupled with low commission costs and tight spreads can encourage a trader to take additional trades to those determined by their trading plan.
Online futures trading offers significant benefits to the retail trader. However, a carefully developed trading plan must be formulated before attempting to enter this extremely competitive business.
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January 6, 2012
There are numerous factors that affect the price of a stock. It can be hard to actually know exactly what drives the market, but there are factors that can drive a price up or down.
We know the basics. The more demand there is for a stock, the higher the price will be. Lower demand usually equals a lower price for a stock. But what drives the demand?
Let’s say that stock LKJ closes on Wednesday afternoon at 26. What will it open at on Thursday morning? There is no real way to predict the future price of a stock. Oh, there are analysts that will try, but there are no guarantees put forth on the predicted price.
What could happen between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning? Well, perhaps a major product that the company produces was pulled off the shelves due to labeling problems? Maybe the President of the company was arrested for embezzlement of company funds. Perhaps the company found a cure for the common cold. They could have finalized a deal with a major competitor for a grand merger. You can go on and on about what could happen.
There are so many factors that push a price up or down. But remember, in the end, demand still says what a buyer and seller will accept. This demand is affected by the market, politics and industry news.
Every morning on the stock market is a new day. Consider it a clean slate. Demand can be entirely different than it was yesterday. Stocks that closed really high yesterday could be dropping quickly today. The market goes up and down constantly.
Keep in mind that the price of a share is dependent on what someone is willing to pay for it. A stock might be a great buy for you at $45 per share, but a terrible buy at $68 per share. However, another investor might jump at the price of $68 per share. Who is right about the price of the share? Only time will tell. Many investors once thought Microsoft was overpriced at $10 per share. Time told that they weren’t exactly accurate about that.
Successful investors take the time to recognize what the fair price for a particular stock is. They don’t jump on cheap stocks just because they are cheap. But they don’t rush into overpaying for stocks either. They also keep their investments in check. If the stock is falling along with the sector or overall market, they might sit tight and keep their eye on a good price.
Good investors look at the company and other factors when determining price. As you invest, you will learn the strategies and techniques that will help you establish the fair price for stocks. You learn that you can either find that price or simply move on to another stock that meets your investing goals.
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December 19, 2011
Gone are the days when online trading was something that only a few people got involved in. Because of the sudden accessibility of literally all kinds of information through the internet, it is now possible to educate one’s self. Today you’d hear or ordinary folks who double in internet trading as a sideline to help augment their income. You’d even hear of some who were so successful they quit their jobs to concentrate on trading. If you’re reading this you’re probably thinking of trying it yourself. How does it all work?
A basic requirement, which you probably already know, is that you need a computer, an online trading software, enough funds to set up an account and a good financial sense. You also need to be willing to invest a considerable part of your time studying and observing before jumping into it. You also need to practice caution as you will one day encounter shrewd traders and worst, scammers who will give you a run for your money. You also need a trusted broker. Don’t bank on what you have learned by yourself even if you have been very conscientious about studying. Doing the trading yourself just to save on expenses might end up with you losing everything. The safest route to take is to learn under somebody’s wings and then when you are sure of your footing already then maybe you can venture out on your own.
The first questions you will need to answer is what timeframe do you want for your investment. Basically you need to decide on whether to do day trading or swing trading. For day trading, you will be buying and selling stock shares and futures with frequency throughout the day. There will be no overnight movements. You can expect opportunities for profit throughout the day as there will be quick swings. This mean you can make quicker profits with fewer risks. This means however that you will have to be constantly monitoring the market and might have to shell out larger commission bills especially if you invest frequently. For swing trading, you can invest in stock shares and futures as well as options. The difference between options and futures is that with the former you have an obligation to buy while with the latter you have the right but not the obligation. With futures there is a contract that states the delivery of the items at a specified price and specified future date. The swing trader takes larger portions out of the stock market and stretches it over a day or several days and even months. This means fewer trades hence fewer commission bills and less chances of error. You need to make a good technical analysis to identify your opportunities to earn but the profit is higher than in day trading.
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December 15, 2011
For the past few years many people have devised free stock pick software stock trading robots. Many of which are illegal because in some way or another tamper with the system. Keep on reading if you want to learn about the first commercially available free stock pick software, developed by the creator of the Global Alpha Computer Stock Trading Model for Goldman Sachs and how to make huge profit from it.
Genius Michael Cohen who created the “Global Alpha” stock trading robot for Goldman Sachs which has made that company over $4,000,000.00 in profit, has recently launched “Marl”, a 100% legal, home made, stock trading robot. The reason why this funny named robot is legal (named after Michael and his partner Carl), is just because it gathers information, compiles it and analyzes trends or patterns based on complicated algorithms and then picks the most profitable stocks for you.
In short, it doesn’t tamper with the system itself, it just analyzes it based on the information gathered over time (which accumulates) and then provides the user with the most profitable stock picks.
I won’t go too deep into the robot; because the license for it costs around $28,000.00 USD. However, Michael and Carl have set up a newsletter which will provide you with the original Marl’s top stock picks! To learn all about the son of the Global Alpha computer stock trading model, go now to this site: Free Stock Pick Software [http://freestockpicksoftware.blogspot.com].
Who needs experience in the stock market, when a robot can do everything for you!
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December 8, 2011
Is it possible to day trade for a living? Considering the fact that many people have earned well into the millions of dollars from day trading, it would be safe to say that it is definitely possible to earn huge income from day trading. But, it is also important to note that day trading is for the serious investor.
This is not an easy process and it takes a great deal of work to succeed at this. This work entails performing a great deal of research across the entire stock market spectrum. This is a critical point because day trading decisions should rarely be based on looking at a small fraction of the market.
Stock trading involves picking a stock that is currently at a low price per share and then selling it when it increases in value. The time frame for this strategy is essentially completely open. That is, you can purchase the stock and hold it for a few years before selling it. However, with day trading, you would perform your sales in a much more rapid manner. In some instances, you would buy and sell the stock in the same day.
If you invest a great deal of money and earn a small profit on it, the profit will be quantified by the high amount of the initial investment. For example, investing $10,000 in a stock in the morning and selling at the close of the day for $10,300 is a nice profit for one day’s work: $300. Of course, the possibility to earn more is there but so is the potential to lose a great deal of money. Again, day trading is a complex and difficult process. That is why a clear understanding of what it is one is investing in is critical.
This is why it is important to have access to an excellent stock picking software or platform that can help deliver expansive statistics on the market. From this information, one can make a much more well informed decision. This, in turn, will add to the potential to succeed with your trades. Clearly, if you want to engage in day trading for a living you will need to make profits on the bulk of your trades. You simply would not be able to do this for a living if you were losing money on the bulk of your trades. Once again, this is why it is necessary to have a solid software program that can help you make better informed and, hopefully, more successful trades.
A Stock Assault 2.0 would be one of the better programs to work with. Such a program will launch an expansive technical analysis of the market and present that information. No, it does not make prediction or pretend to be a virtual stock market guru. Instead, it is a logical device designed to help promote successful day trading decisions. While this may seem like a simple goal on the surface, it is the primary means in which many day traders are able to be successful in their venture.
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