If you prefer to leave math and graphs in your past with school, being a stock trader probably isn't for you. Stock traders fall into two categories, according to Angelo DeCandia, professor of ...

Risk is an interesting concept. It is mathematically calculated as the standard deviation of daily returns, which are then annualized to “volatility,” expressed as a percentage, which makes them ...

Lucas Downey is the co-founder of MoneyFlows, and an Investopedia Academy instructor. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

Tim Knight examines recent market movements including a possible diamond wedge pattern showing potential trend reversal, ...

Stock charts help traders measure the movement and momentum of a stock's up and down trading patterns. Reading stock charts can give you key insights into a company's perceived value. Key components ...