The elusive art of market timing is often debated in the trading world and poses a tantalizing question: Can you time the market? The answer may surprise you. Many traders grapple with this challenge, oscillating between hope and hesitation, seeking a way to make informed decisions without being overwhelmed by stress and guesswork. But the [...]
Investing in a down market can feel a lot like sailing into a storm. It's daunting, filled with unpredictability, and without a sound plan, the chances of running aground are high. But what if we told you that a down market is not always a sign to abandon ship? What if, under certain circumstances, this [...]
Whether you’re swing trading vs day trading, finding the perfect entry point can be the difference between giving yourself room for profit or missing the boat and ending up with a losing position. This begs the question - what day of the week is best to buy stocks? The notion that there might be a [...]
If you’re looking for advice on how to time the market, you’ll likely come across more resources advising you against trying to implement this tactic into your strategy than resources showing you how to do it. The concept of timing the markets is hotly debated. Some say it’s impossible - but the truth is, you [...]
Investing in the stock market has often been compared to a game of chess, requiring strategic moves, quick responses, and a profound understanding of the game board— in this case, the financial market. One crucial part of this game that leaves even seasoned investors pondering is - when is the best time to sell a [...]
By Steve Chappell, Global Head of Trading Systems Development for VectorVest, Inc. It has always been ironic to me that seemingly everyone on Wall Street says, “You can’t time the market,” and then proceeds to make predictions about its future. Somewhere along the way, market timing became a myth, or worse, a total investing taboo. [...]
When to sell stocks: a decision laden with complexity, suspense, and often, a hefty dose of emotion. Knowing when to bid farewell to a part of your portfolio can feel like navigating a maze without a map, filled with questions of timing, profit, loss, and market shifts. The decision to let go is the crossroads [...]
For many of us, deciding when to buy stocks can feel akin to attempting to predict the future or unravel a cryptic code. Sometimes it feels like you need a crystal ball to truly make sense of the markets. The last thing you want is to buy in too early - and get stuck riding [...]
As the sun sets on Friday evening and the hustle and bustle of the stock market calms for the weekend, most investors take some time to reset and prepare for the week ahead. But for others, there are no days off. After all, Saturday and Sunday are when some of the best opportunities present themselves. [...]
Picture this: you wake up early one morning and find a golden opportunity - a stock is poised to pop and you get in early. Within an hour, it’s climbed 30% - and you’re ready to take your profits and run. But wait…can you buy and sell stock on the same day? You might have [...]
