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This Movie Industry Stock is a Better Play on Recovery Than AMC
The movie theater industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors following the COVID-19 pandemic; however, cinemas are showing signs of rebounding in recent months as more and more blockbuster movies are released. That being said, the recovery has been slow and erratic and could continue over the foreseeable future. It is no secret […]
Using Options To Help Predict Big Market Moves
Options order flow, particular large or unusual block trades, can potentially help traders predict where a big market move may occur. Large traders will often use options on ETFs in order to take a directional position on a major asset class or industry. For example, using the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF […]
What to Look For in Earnings Reports from Dividend Stocks
Every quarter, companies report their earnings. And every quarter new investors ask what to look for in earnings reports from dividend stocks. Most companies follow a calendar quarter, so I will be digging through a flood of third-quarter earnings reports over the next four weeks. While I review hundreds of company earnings reports, I focus […]
Trade of the Week: Uranium
We recently saw a significant amount of action in Global X Uranium ETF (URA). Uranium has become a popular commodity to trade this year as energy prices in fossil fuels have soared. Uranium is often considered a potential stopgap between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. URA is up nearly 90% this year and at least […]
Here’s How to Use Technical Analysis for Trading
One of the best ways to spot opportunity in the market is by using charts, by using technical analysis for trading. Granted, as we noted in an earlier article, some traders will tell you technical analysis for trading is nonsense: Warren Buffett once said: “I realized technical analysis didn’t work when I turned the charts […]
Add This Moving Average Line to Every Stock You Watch
What’s my favorite moving average? It’s not too volatile… but also the juiciest trends are found in this timeframe. When prices break above it, I’m buying. When it drops below, I’m staying away. Since early 2020, this moving average worked well for getting in and getting out of stocks. We’re in a choppy market so […]
My Prediction For the Next Stock Market Crash
I regularly host webinars for subscribers to my Dividend Hunter and Dividend Hunter Insiders services. Over recent months, I have fielded numerous questions about a coming potential market crash. I know many investors believe a crash is imminent and are scared about the values of their portfolios. I want to share my thoughts on the […]
The Roth IRA Limit for 2021 and the Backdoor Around It
The Roth IRA has become a popular retirement account. And why wouldn’t it be? After all, it offers tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals from the time the accountholder is around the age of 59.5. Unfortunately, the IRS has an income phase-out for contributions to a Roth IRA. For 2021, for example, a single filer can […]
What Is Margin Trading, and What Are the Pros and Cons?
Margin trading is when you take out a loan to buy stock. Learn how it works and the pros and cons to see if this strategy is right for you.