Navigate Reverse Stock Splits like a Pro with our Reverse Stock Split Calculator Reverse stock splits can be perplexing, which is why we have created our reverse stock split calculator. But before we dive into that, let's discuss what a reverse stock split is and why they occur. A reverse stock split is a corporate action in which a company reduces the number of its outstanding shares by...
Introduction To The Position Size Calculator Our position size calculator is an useful tool for traders seeking to manage their risk and calculate their position size so they don't suffer too much drawdown or risk blowing up their account. Position sizing is one of the most important skills for traders to master early, because without correct position sizing and risk management, traders don't...
Global Stock Market Update - 06 May 2023Welcome to this week’s Enlightened Trader Newsletter. The sideways action has continued this week in most of the major markets. S&P500, ASX 200, TSX Composite, Hang Seng and Bitcoin are all hugging their 200-day moving averages closely with no clear direction. As you can see in the chart below, Gold is starting to pull away from its 200-day moving...
Introduction To The Stock Average Calculator Our stock average calculator is an invaluable tool for traders wanting to calculate the average stock price paid for shares across multiple acquisitions. Recognized by many as an efficient stock average cost basis calculator, it equips you to make well-informed decisions, factoring in the average price paid for your stocks. Apart from offering this...
Introducing Our Easy-to-Use Compound Interest Calculator Using a compound interest calculator is essential for traders who want to grow their wealth through trading and investments. Our user-friendly calculator helps you plan and visualize your financial future by harnessing the power of compound interest. In this article, we'll discuss the benefits of using a compound interest calculator,...
Navigate Stock Splits like a Pro with our Stock Split Calculator Stock splits can be confusing, that is why we have created our stock split calculator. But before we get into that, let's go back a step and cover exactly what a stock split is and why they happen. A stock split is a corporate action in which a company increases the number of its outstanding shares by issuing more shares to current...
Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Averaging Down on Stocks Averaging down is a trading strategy that involves buying more shares of a stock if its price decreases after the initial purchase, with the aim of lowering the average purchase price. The theory behind this is that if you have a lower average purchase price then when the stock rallies, it does not have to rally as far for you to...
Global Stock Market Update - 21 April 2023Welcome to this week’s Enlightened Trader Newsletter. To be honest the markets have been pretty boring this week, no major excitement, no meaningful moves, no changes in direction. About as much excitement that happened was the Hang Seng had a small burst of strength which was enough to turn my Hong Kong long side stock system on. The system has been...
Global Stock Market Update - 15 April 2023Welcome to this week’s Enlightened Trader Newsletter. Last Friday was a public holiday and I was busy with the family so didn't get to write my weekly update. It has been a mixed couple of weeks, but we are seeing some pockets of strength in the markets. Here are some highlights: US Stocks closed up strongly after consolidating all week, however this...
Introduction to Stock DividendsIn the world of trading and investing, stock dividends are generally considered to be a hallmark of stable and profitable companies. They are also a focus of retired investors hoping to generate sufficient income from their investments to support their lifestyle. Many investors look to stock dividends to give them a profitable edge, but how do dividends work and...
Stock dividend aristocrats are an elite group of companies that have increased their stock dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. These companies are held up as the best of the best dividend paying stocks because of their financial stability and strength plus their focus on paying income to their investors. It is important to note that some of these so called stock dividend aristocrats do...
Global Stock Market Update - 01 April 2023Welcome to this week’s Enlightened Trader Newsletter. Little has changed in the markets since my last update. The support levels on the major markets I follow have held so far but there was no real meaningful movement despite a few positive days this week. I would say we are still in a holding pattern waiting to see if there is another shoe to drop in...