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What Does HOD Mean in Stocks? Stock Market Terms & Acronyms

July 5, 2025May 25, 2025 by Joe Money

A candlestick chart showing a stock price rising and peaking, marked by a glowing dot labeled "HOD – High of Day." The chart features red and green candles, with the highest point of the day clearly highlighted.

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

Why Most Day Traders Fail To Make Money

July 5, 2025May 8, 2025 by Joe Money

Illustration of a distressed man in a white shirt and red tie holding his head with both hands, as a red downward-trending stock chart and candlestick patterns appear beside him. Bold text reads, “Why Most Day Traders Fail” with a subheading in yellow: “Why the Odds Are Stacked Against the Everyday Joe.” Blue and red dollar coin icons hover in the background.

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