About half of U.S. listed stocks have seen a drop of 50% or more at some point. This gap between strong indexes and failing stocks shows why spotting bad stocks is key. It’s more important than just predicting market rallies.…
Many U.S. listed stocks now trade in one-cent price steps. Yet, a single candlestick can capture four key prices in one time block. This is why candlestick charts are a fast choice, even in markets with small price changes. A…
Global assets in ETFs have hit over 15 trillion dollars. This number has more than doubled in just five years. In the United States, interest is growing. More than 60% of U.S. investors plan to buy ETFs. This is up…
Between 2007 and 2009, the average 401(k) balance dropped by about 31%. Millions of Americans saw their life savings shrink in months. This period showed us a harsh truth: stock market ups and downs can hurt your retirement savings. Morgan…
About 90% of pro traders use moving averages in their analysis. But, most retail traders use them wrong, losing money. This shows a big misunderstanding about moving averages in markets. Moving averages are tools that smooth out price data over…
In 2008, the S&P 500 dropped over 55%. Investors with urgent needs faced a tough choice. They could wait for the market to recover or accept big losses. This situation makes many investors wonder: Can you protect your portfolio during…
Only about 15% of day traders make money over time. Yet, millions try intraday trading every year. This shows a big gap between the dream of day trading and the harsh reality. Intraday trading is simple: buy and sell securities…
Over 90% of active traders lose money in their first year. Most of these losses come from making decisions without checking the securities they buy. Stock analysis turns public info into value, risk, and timing assessments. It looks at financial…
Energy stocks have seen a big jump: the Morningstar US Energy Index went up 22.59% in the last 12 months. This is more than the 15.33% rise of the Morningstar US Market Index. Morningstar’s screen from February 10, 2026, points…
Nearly 70% of ETF assets today sit in funds that charge less than 0.20% in fees. This shift has lowered long-term costs for everyday investors. We look at low-cost, broadly diversified, and tax-efficient ETFs. These come from well-known issuers like…