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    September 26, 2022

    Coach’s Roundtable: FOMC Fallout & Resilient Market Sectors

    Every week, the coaches at Prosper Trading Academy offer their insight on some of the most challenging questions covering recent stock market developments, trading tips, and relevant news stories. This week, Scott Bauer, Charlie Moon, and Mike Shorr give their thoughts on why certain stock market sectors are staying resilient amid the FOMC fallout, and […]

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    September 20, 2022

    What Does Volatility Mean?

    Defining Volatility Volatility signifies a security or index price’s degree of variation over time, and is typically associated with price swings in either direction. Volatility often indicates how much risk or uncertainty is tied to the size of changes in an asset’s value. Higher volatility means more risk (the asset’s price can change drastically over […]

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    September 16, 2022

    Coach’s Roundtable: Making Up Major Losses

    Every week, the coaches at Prosper Trading Academy offer their insight on some of the most challenging questions covering recent stock market developments, trading tips, and relevant news stories. This week, Scott Bauer, Charlie Moon, and Mike Shorr cover this week’s CPI report and other future events that could impact the market, along with ways […]

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    August 26, 2022

    What is a Stock Market Index?

    Defining a Stock Market Index Simply put, a stock market index is a hypothetical portfolio of securities representing a certain facet of the market. They provide simplified snapshots of a specific market sector without having to examine every single asset individually. A stock market index measures its portfolio holdings using specific characteristics. They serve as […]

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    August 26, 2022

    Coach’s Roundtable: Stock Market Indexes & Trading Fixes

    Every week, the coaches at Prosper Trading Academy offer their insight on some of the most challenging questions covering recent stock market developments, trading tips, and relevant news stories. This week, Scott Bauer, Charlie Moon, and Mike Shorr touch on the best stock market indexes to follow and common issues they notice among struggling traders. […]

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    August 22, 2022

    5 Bullish Chart Patterns Every Stock Trader Should Know

    Chart patterns contain extremely valuable information traders can use to predict or monitor trends and price movement. If you ever received my Rocket Trade Signals, you’ll know that chart patterns are one of my favorite tools. Recognizing specific chart patterns can give traders a huge edge that allows them to maximize their profit potential and […]

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    August 19, 2022

    Coach’s Roundtable: When to Cut Your Losses

    Every week, the coaches at Prosper Trading Academy offer their insight on some of the most challenging questions covering recent stock market developments, trading tips, and relevant news stories. This week, Scott Bauer, Charlie Moon, and Mike Shorr touch on the importance of continued education, and when it’s appropriate to cut losses. You all host […]

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    August 16, 2022

    What’s the Difference Between a Pullback, Correction, & Bear Market?

    Events like a bear market, pullback, or correction make most traders extremely uneasy. Those who’ve done their due diligence, however, know that these types of declines are relatively common. They have varying degrees of severity, based on duration and relative decline that occurs. Why Do Dips Happen? Stock prices typically indicate future expectations of a […]

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    August 12, 2022

    Coach’s Roundtable: 3 Most Important Indicators

    Every week, the coaches at Prosper Trading Academy offer their insight on some of the most challenging questions covering recent stock market developments, trading tips, and relevant news stories. This week, Scott Bauer, Charlie Moon, and Mike Shorr discuss the three most important indicators in stock trading, and when it makes sense for traders to […]

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    August 10, 2022

    What Are Moving Averages in Stock Trading?

    Many successful stock traders will agree that moving averages (MA) are one of the most important indicators available. The fundamentals behind moving averages are pretty straightforward, and very important to understand before applying them in your trading. Knowing how this tool works and what it’s capable of telling you about the securities you’re monitoring can […]

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