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How to Invest in a Bear Market

John McDowell : July 19, 2022
Last Updated: April 2, 2026

What is a Bear Market?

How exactly is a bear market defined? The most commonly used definition for a bear market is when major indices, like the S&P...

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What Are Shares in Stocks?

John McDowell : July 8, 2022
Last Updated: October 13, 2023

Shares are units of equity stock and represent equity ownership in a company. The persons or institutions holding shares of a company are called...

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Insider Trading Explained

John McDowell : June 29, 2022
Last Updated: March 5, 2024

What is insider trading?

Insider trading refers to trading in the stock of a publicly-traded company by its directors, employees, or anyone who has...

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What Is Quadruple Witching Day in the Stock Market?

John McDowell : May 26, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

If you are under the impression that every trading session is the same, then we are sorry to say this, but you are sorely mistaken. There are certain...

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Days to Cover Explanation & What It Means for Short Squeezes

Al Hill : January 7, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

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Averaging Down Can Lead To Huge Losses

Al Hill : June 21, 2021
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Averaging down is the popular way to describe buying more of a position as a stock goes down. It’s akin to seeing something you think is valuable in...

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The Backside of a Trade: When to Go Short

John McDowell : June 15, 2021
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

As day traders, the biggest dilemma we will ever face is our own errors. That is, knowing what not to do, and yet still doing it. Lack of...