U.S. Investing

Learn the latest to help you profit from investing in U.S.-based assets, such as stocks, funds and options.

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Why You Should Pay Attention to Global Currencies

The relevance of global currency movements is tough for most American investors to get their heads around.

Why You Should Follow the Money — to Options

As you sit back and sift through the data, you’ll also notice that even though the stock market...

ETFs Offer More Innovation than Other Options

These days, there’s an ETF for just about every flavor of investor, not just the ones who like...

How Investing Resembles Moviemaking More than Photo Taking

I’ve received more than a few questions about what should be done in between the pre-trade and post-trade...

How Even Investment Bulls Can Get a Good Idea from the Bears

I am bullish on the stock market, but I heard something from a couple of investment bears at...

Why You Should Assess Your ETF Situation

I think that now is as good a time as any to make sure you fine-tune your focus...

How Pre-trade Analysis Reveals Which Key Signposts to Watch

I want to share with you a part of my in-depth analytical process that helps me watch for...

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How Wall Street is Similar to Las Vegas

Members of the media often portray investing in the stock market as a gamble, like playing roulette, blackjack...

How to Determine if Your ETFs Match Your Goals

This time of year -- essentially the halfway point -- is a great opportunity for you to do...

What the Results of the First Half 2014 Mean for Investors

The first half of a most unusual year for the financial markets now is in the books, and...