Market management burns investors

… stops and as the slowdown happens fast and spreads fast, we all stop. That was the case in Sept. 2008 when economic activity everywhere quickly slowed. Once the slowdown happened and rolled through the economy it became what is now known as, the Great Recession.
Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy
Lehman Brothers, a major financial player on

Technology powers high frequency trading

… smart and continue getting smarter! Quibble if you like about it not yet being true AI. However, such developments are well on the way to transforming the economy and our future.
AI algorithms are loose in the cloud untied to any particular computer. That opens further mind boggling possibilities. Such developments make what was unimaginable …

Short selling has rules

… rules.
Rules are in place to restrict or inhibit extreme, disruptive or manipulative stock price action. For the good of the market and economy, rules control and prevent manipulation. That way, capital markets or an individual stock price moves have no artificial price pressure.
The intention is to have fair markets but still allow …

Short seller skill, sophistication, knowledge and experience

… price of the shares will fall. They know the many reasons that stock prices may fall. Facts or rumors can affect or influence the stock market, broader economy, a specific industry, or a specific company itself. Successful large shorts are based on fact although rumors alone can create short selling opportunities.
Successfully picking and executing …

Racing for profits drives high frequency trading

… trading fog to mislead investors and regular and belligerent use of misinformation obscures and delays factual stock market information for most investors.
High frequency trading impacts the economy, markets, and investors.
Does high frequency trading impact the economy?
High frequency trading impacts the economy, markets, and investors.
Using increased trading speed and volume, they effectively …

Short selling improves markets

… of the overall investing scene. Short selling brings benefits that help create a healthy and efficient stock market. That benefits all investors, short or long, and the economy.
Downward price pressure from large short positions remains the most obvious market force of short selling. Such price pressure can quickly erode share values of the company …

How To Make the Right Long-Term Investment Choices for Success

… learners who are aware of market trends, economic indicators, and news affecting investments make the best investment decisions.  
Monitor, Review, and Adjust:
Savvy investors know that the economy, markets, investments, personal circumstances, and goals all change. When needed, they adjust to ensure investments align with goals, risk tolerance, and circumstances.
Tax Efficiency:
Wherever they live …

Winston Churchill said crisis brings opportunity

… This drama is an entirely artificial political crisis played up by the party not in power. The silly game does have short term effects on markets, the economy and people. They all passes by until the next time.

Oh! These political games!
U.S. Government shutdown

Political deadlock

Debt ceiling looms

Dollar up or is …

3 Distinct investing approaches

… your return comes from the dividends. As always, there are exceptions to this generalization. The share price of these companies can and do rise with the general economy. That is often at a pace well behind the leading share price gainers.
There are many happy exceptions. Companies that can and do pay dividends as well …

Investor Mind: Understanding the No-Worry Investor market-mind

… we need to monitor and pay attention. You can learn more with White Top Investor lessons.
Investors also need to be aware that many drivers move the economy. They know the stock market is not the economy or the most important economic engine driving it. But it is essential, public, open, and loud! Stock markets …