Investing is often associated with the pursuit of gains, but there’s a lesser-known strategy that involves embracing losses to achieve financial benefits: tax-loss harvesting. This technique, primarily used in taxable investment accounts, can reduce an investor’s tax liability by strategically selling investments that have decreased in value. The concept might seem counterintuitive at first, but… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Tax-Loss Harvesting

Quantitative trading, often referred to as “quant trading”, is a sophisticated approach to trading that leverages quantitative analysis, mathematical models, and algorithms to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities. Unlike traditional trading, which may rely more on qualitative analysis and subjective judgments, quantitative trading is grounded in the analysis of numerical data and statistical methods.… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Quantitative Trading

Penny stock trading involves buying and selling shares of small companies that trade for less than $5 per share. These companies are often young, in emerging industries, or haven’t quite hit their stride yet. Penny stocks can be attractive to investors for a few reasons. Firstly, the low share price means you can buy a… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Penny Stocks, A Road to Riches?

Nvidia, the undisputed leader in graphics processing units (GPUs), has long been seen as a top holding for investors looking to capitalize on the booming artificial intelligence (AI) market. However, a recent move by some hedge fund billionaires has raised eyebrows. These investors have been trimming their Nvidia holdings while snapping up shares in Palantir… Continue reading Billionaires Betting on New AI Horses: Why They’re Leaving Nvidia Behind

Pyramiding is a trading strategy where you gradually increase your position size in an asset that’s moving in your favor. Imagine a pyramid being built, one level at a time. In this analogy, each level represents adding more to your position as the price goes up (for long positions) or down (for short positions). Here’s… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Pyramiding

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is a popular investment strategy that involves investing a fixed amount of money into a particular investment, like a stock or mutual fund, at regular intervals. It’s generally considered a good approach, especially for long-term investors and is the foundation of what the aforementioned Scaling In/Out are based upon. One of the… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Dollar-Cost Averaging & Scaling

The world of investing can seem intimidating for beginners. Complex financial jargon, market fluctuations, and the ever-present risk of losing money can be enough to scare anyone away. But what if you could tap into the knowledge and experience of seasoned investors? Enter copy trading, a strategy that allows you to mimic the trades of… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Copy Trading

In our original post about seasonal trading we mentioned two adages some investors may abide by. We thought it would be a good idea to talk a little bit more about these as well as how and why they came to be. The adage “Sell in May and Go Away” isn’t concerned with specific sectors… Continue reading Seasonal Trading Adages

Seasonal trading strategies are all about exploiting recurring patterns in investment markets throughout the calendar year. By analyzing historical price trends, investors can aim to capitalize on these trends by buying or selling assets at specific times. One popular example is the adage “Sell in May and Go Away.” This strategy suggests that investors sell… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Seasonal Trading

On the opposite side of Top-down investing we have Bottom-up investing. Bottom-up investing is an investment strategy that focuses on analyzing individual stocks or securities rather than considering broader economic factors or market trends. In this approach, investors evaluate the fundamental attributes of specific companies, such as their financial statements, management teams, competitive positioning, growth… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Bottom-Up Investing