If you’re new to the stock market, there’s a lot of jargon to learn. HOD is one acronym you’ll often see used. It refers to the highest price that a stock has reached during the trading day. Understanding HOD provides valuable information for both new and experienced traders. HOD can also be used in technical … Read more
As tax season approaches, investors need to understand when they can expect to receive their tax forms from Fidelity Investments. Fidelity, like any registered broker-dealer or investment firm, is required to provide investment-related IRS tax forms to investors by specific due dates. The most common investment documents issued to taxpayers include form 1099-R, form 1099-Q, form 1099-INT, form 1099-B, and form 1099-DIV. Understanding the timeline and mailing schedules for receiving these … Read more
Navigating the complex world of options trading can be challenging, but partnering with the right prop trading firm can be a game-changer. As a trader, you’re likely aware of the potential benefits of working with a proprietary trading firm but may be unsure about which ones to choose. I will be highlighting the top options … Read more
Discover how to use box spreads in options trading to generate fixed returns, borrow at low interest rates, and earn T-bill-like yields—all with defined risk and zero directional exposure. 1. Why You’ve Never Heard of a Box Spread Vanilla investors obsess over meme stocks and AI hype. Meanwhile, market makers quietly borrow millions at Treasury‑like … Read more
Understanding Stock Market Recovery Timelines and What Influences a Rebound Curious about how long the stock market takes to recover after a major downturn? I’ve crunched the numbers on the average recovery time of the S&P 500 and other leading indices to give you data-driven insights you need to navigate corrections, bear markets, and crashes. … Read more
The Hidden Tax on Your Investments: A Deep Dive into Variance Drain and Its Impact on Your Wealth Hello, savvy investors and fellow average Joes alike! If you’ve ever scratched your head wondering why your investment returns seem to fall short of what you’d expect, you’re not alone. Today, we’re cutting through the noise and … Read more
Let’s be real: chasing individual stocks might feel thrilling, but it’s usually a losing game for us, everyday investors. In this post, we’ll break down exactly why stock picking often leads to disappointment and why index funds consistently deliver better results for your hard-earned cash. We’ll back it up with data from top-notch resources like … Read more
How Regular Investors Can Safely Leverage Risk-Based Margin for Bigger Gains Portfolio margin can feel like Wall Street’s best-kept secret—promising everyday traders more power, flexibility, and efficiency in their investing strategy. But what exactly is portfolio margin, and how does it differ from the standard “Reg T” margin most of us know? As an average … Read more
If you’ve ever thought about trading stocks all day, hoping to beat the market and become your own boss, you’re not alone. But here’s the cold, hard truth: the odds are overwhelmingly against you. Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on day trading and showing you why most day traders fail to make money—and how … Read more
