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What is a Spread in Trading?
Understanding and Utilizing Spreads for Profit 01: Introduction to Spreads Definition of a Spread In the world of...

Getting back on track and looking forward
We are seeing some good short-term swings in many of our markets, which I hope many people are exploiting. Fortune...

SGT Chart Book: Stocks Move Higher for a Fourth Consecutive Week
The S&P 500 rose 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.1%. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3%...

What is VWAP and How to Use It in Trading
Trading in the financial markets involves various strategies and tools to make informed decisions. One such tool is the volume-weighted...

SGT Chart Book: The Bulls are Back in Control
The S&P 500 saw a 2.2% gain for the week. The broad-based index, which booked a third straight weekly advance,...

Understanding the Importance of Private and Public Keys in Cryptocurrency
Introduction to Cryptocurrency Keys Cryptocurrency keys are cryptographic codes that enable users to secure their digital assets and authorize transactions....

Will the small shoots of recovery eventually bear fruit?
- or will they simply wither and die due to too much fertilizer? With decreasing interest rates, low levels of...

SGT Chart Book
Some highlights from last week's trading activity: U.S. stocks notched up a winning week, led by the Nasdaq Composite's best...

Are they joking with us?
Everyone is talking, but nothing is changing! Real inflation is running at around 10%, and we are debating whether interest...

Double Top Trading Pattern
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the Double Top trading pattern. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies...

SBF and all your dough!
When FTX went down I was heavily criticized for not being too sympathetic towards those who lost money. Caveat Emptor,...

SGT Chart Book
What a Difference a Week Makes Just over a week ago we were pushing up to the 5% level on...

How much of what we do as speculators is guesswork?
I would suggest much more than most experts and analysts are willing to admit. Of course, we analyze product information...

Understanding Basis Points in Trading
In the world of finance, there are many terms that may seem complex at first but understanding them is crucial...

We Live on a Planet of Innovative Sheep Who Wish to Graze in Peace
But sadly, the most prized innovations are those made to control or destroy the sheep. I am going off-topic this...