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How Well Do Pre-Market Futures Define the Day’s Range? [Updated June 2026]

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One of the biggest advantages of futures trading is the fact that the futures markets are open nearly 23 hours a day. This continuous market allows...

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How Well Do Pre-Market Futures Define the Day’s Range? [Updated June 2026]
How to Forecast Market Direction with/Russell 2000 Index |TradingSim

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How to Forecast Market Direction Using the Russell 2000 Index [Updated June 2026]

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In this article we are going to cover methods you can use today to begin forecasting market direction with the Russell 2000 Index.

Before we dive...

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How to Forecast Market Direction Using the Russell 2000 Index [Updated June 2026]

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What Is Alpha in Trading? [Updated June 2026]

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Key Takeaways

  • Alpha measures the excess return a trader, strategy, or portfolio earns above (or below) a benchmark such as the S&P 500. (As of June...
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What Is Alpha in Trading? [Updated June 2026]

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The Golden Cross Explained + Three Easy Strategies [Updated June 2026]

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Key Takeaways

  • A golden cross occurs when a faster moving average (typically the 50-day) crosses above a slower one (the 200-day), signaling a...
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The Golden Cross Explained + Three Easy Strategies [Updated June 2026]

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What are the Best Silver ETFs? [Updated June 2026]

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Key Takeaways

  • SLV (iShares Silver Trust) is the largest and most liquid silver ETF, the default choice for active traders. (As of June 2026.)
  • SIVR...
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What are the Best Silver ETFs? [Updated June 2026]
Trading Days in one Year | TradingSim

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Trading Days in a Year – So How Many are There Really? [Updated June 2026]

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Key Takeaways

  • There are 251 trading days in 2026 — 249 full sessions plus 2 early-close half-days (the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)....
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Trading Days in a Year – So How Many are There Really? [Updated June 2026]
10 Best Holdings in QQQ Stock | TradingSim

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10 Best Holdings in QQQ Stock [Updated June 2026]

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Key Takeaways

  • QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100, so its top holdings are the largest non-financial Nasdaq companies, dominated by megacap technology. (As...
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