Stock trading in some form has been around for over 500 years. Once reserved for rich investors and institutions, it’s opened up to public and retail investors of all means and types. But who got there first? In this post, we’ll take a look at the ten oldest stock exchanges in the world, all of…
Once every quarter, investors in the stock market feel a communal tingle at the base of their spines. Their inner alarm clocks go off, their pulses race, their smartphone notifications go haywire, and their conferencing software throbs. Health and tech issues notwithstanding, that can only mean one thing: It’s almost earnings season. When does earnings…
It’s getting crazy out there… Aren’t you glad you have a sane voice of reason like the Gorilla to help you sort through all the madness? If you’ve been trading consistently over the past, say 40 to 50 years, then you know that the market, stocks and the financial world tend to operate under a set…
Stock tips are, more often than not, based on entry points. You find a commodity that looks promising, you decide to invest, and you buy in. If you’re a passive investor, you intend to hold onto the stock and watch the profits grow. If you’re more active, you intend to hold onto the stock for…
Every three months for about six weeks, the stock market goes through a series of fluctuations that are fueled by ecstasy and disappointment. Investors hover over their computer monitors, watching and listening for cues to enter or leave certain stock positions. Some of them pat themselves on the back for a job well done. Others…
It’s never been easier for new investors to enter the stock market. Beginners have tons of financial websites, programs, and mobile apps at their disposal. Settling on one that will usher you through the first stages of your investment career can be a challenge. In this post, we’ll help you understand what to look for…
If you don’t get the reference that the title of his article is referring to… You may want to stop reading now – as you may have been living under a rock for the past 86 years. Yes, it’s the famous line when you get sent to jail while playing the game Monopoly – which…
There are only two steps involved in stock trading: Buying and selling. Those are the easy parts. What’s difficult is knowing exactly when to do them. Your stock entry point and exit strategy need to be aligned to maximize the profit potential. Here are a few approaches to think about when deciding when to jump…
The stock market is a reflection of human nature as much as it is of the economy. When we see a lot of people buy a product or follow a celebrity’s Twitter account, we’re more enticed to do so ourselves. When we see a lot of people stay away from a local restaurant or abandon…
You’ve probably heard the old (and we do mean old) joke: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. Hilarious as that joke is (stop groaning), there’s a lot of truth to it. And it may also answer the question, “How do you get to Wall Street?” It’s important to learn about financial concepts in…