Jun 4, 2011 | Investment Basics
One of the trading practices discussed in our “David vs. Goliath” analogy comparing Wall Street Insiders to average Blue Collar (retail) Investors is called flash trading. This article intends to explain flash trading and discuss the pros and cons of the...
Jan 1, 2011 | Option Trading Basics
(I am writing this article because I have had feedback in the past from investors who reject covered call writing based solely on the theoretical risk-rewrad profile.) A risk reward profile is a chart of the theoretical maximum profit or loss a particular investment...
Aug 14, 2010 | Investment Basics
I am a big believer in setting yourself up for success. This is accomplished through education, motivation, commitment and organization. Investors reading this article and others are definitely seeking education, and are motivated and committed. However, without...
Jan 18, 2009 | Stock Option Strategies
You walk into your local stationery store and pull out a $20 bill. “Give me 20 state lottery tickets, please.” You can’t help but dream of all the riches that $20 investment will provide to you. After all, the grand prize is up to $25 million...
Jan 11, 2009 | Options Trade Execution
I am continually finding myself impressed with the level of knowledge of my fellow Blue Collar Investors. One question that has been coming up lately relates to the use of stop loss orders when selling covered call options. This is an order to sell (or buy) a security...
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