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The Investor’s Guide: What Are Dividends?

Everybody loves a bonus. Investing in stocks can pay off long-term, but in the short-term, investors can expect to receive stock dividends paid on a per-share basis.  Some analysts believe that as our economy improves, more companies will be offering dividends, which means that investors can expect to see more money in their hands.  Sounds…

Buy The Rumor… Sell The News?

“Buy the rumor… sell the fact.” This adage has been used in the trading world since the dawn of the markets… But how accurate is it? There have been instances where the rumor has played against investors – where they wind up losing money based on the “rumor”… However, most of that lost money comes…

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Invest in Stocks?

During high school, many teenagers are encouraged to come up with a 5-year plan, outlining where they see themselves after graduation and beyond. For many of them, this plan includes college, a stable job, and possibly starting a family.  But young people aren’t exactly known for thinking about investment strategies. According to data published in…

You Ask, I Answer | The Most Effective Way to Use The Nightly Email | Gorilla Trades

GorillaTrades’ Founder and CEO, Ken Berman, takes the time to personally address a subscriber’s question in this brief video. The Gorilla addresses a variety of topics, with the goal of providing GorillaTrades subscribers with a better understanding of the system, and ultimately, improving their overall returns. There are new features being added constantly, and this is just one of…

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Stock Order Types

Thinking of investing in the stock market? For first-time investors, the process can seem daunting. Not only does investment require careful planning and research, but the actual purchase of stocks isn’t as simple as clicking a button.  It’s essential that investors understand the different stock order types available today. According to research published in Forbes,…

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How to Invest Money in Your 20s

Adulting is hard. If you’re in your 20s, you might find yourself trying to juggle a number of financial responsibilities:  Student loans, rent, medical bills, car payments, student loans, phone bills, student loans, utilities—and did we mention student loans? Millennials have historically been accused of being lazy or making poor financial decisions, such as the…