Who’s selling your stock?

… their stock unless the owner wishes to be named.Who benefits from short selling?Short sellers can collect huge returns when they time and execute a significant short sale. And the broker loaning the shares also collects substantial fees, including margin interest and trade commissions.When short sales uncover financial or management weaknesses or frauds …

Selling low destroys wealth

… to buy more shares when the price falls.Traders who aim to profit from price movements disregard dividends and prefer higher prices, except for those who sell short. Experienced traders set price movement rules to save time, emotion, and capital by selling if prices drop 7% or more in all market situations.Finally, speculators immediately …

Stock holding size matters

… to build wealth. They consider anything less than five years a short-term hold and want to hold forever if possible.The ideal holding period depends on the investor’s circumstances, goals, risk tolerance, market conditions, and each specific stock held. Thirty years is an excellent long-term wealth-building cycle. Still, adjusting your …

Change moves markets forward

… investors that use dollar-cost averaging buy in all markets. Most markets present buying opportunities, especially for investors keeping their personal diversification needs in mind.In contrast, short-term traders may attempt to time the market, but wise investors do not.
What really moves the markets?
Three forces impact buyer and seller decisions to drive …

Smart investors use smart diversification

… a thoughtful personal process.
Smart diversification must fit your situation and focus on your goals

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Unlock market patterns with chart reading

… 6 FAQ about market patterns repeat, repeat, repeat.
Repeating patterns on stock charts create investment opportunities.
Investors can learn how to use stock charts as analytical tools.
Short-term price gyrations display investor emotions.
Market panic and anxiety gets displayed in stock chart patterns.
Stock charts display repeating human nature and market behavior.
Investor takeaway …