Stocks for U

By Jay Norris -- There certainly are no guarantees when it comes to defining market movement, but we can tell you that one of the most interesting things a trader can ponder is the philosophy that a market is fractal in nature, in the sum of the parts (think smaller time frame moves equal the whole -- larger time frame moves -- and those parts are scaled rep […]

By Adrienne Toghraie, Trader's Success Coach at TradingOnTarget.com -- In working with some of the most successful traders over the years, I have found that the greatest contributor to their success is the exceptional role models they have emulated. It is also true that many traders have been enticed by someone who does not have their best interest at h […]

By Alexander Paul Morris of tymoraPRO.com -- In late 2011, once the market bounced off its early October lows, there was increasing chatter over how it was probably too early for a real full-blown European debt crisis at that point and how the "powers that be" would likely run the market higher into the new year... […]

By Anthony Trongone, PhD., CFP, CTA -- Despite your findings, do your trading decisions have you leaning in the same direction? For instance, the chart provided below has a 20-6 record with $18.03 profit; however, do you go against this positive outcome simply because you have a psychological orientation toward going against market momentum?... […]

By Ken Calhoun -- Experienced breakout traders know that the strongest entries are often found by combining multiple trading signals to define entry price points. Using popular candlestick patterns, such as hammers and shooting stars, combined with cup breakout patterns, can provide strong entries for breakout trading opportunities... […]

By Daniel Chesler, CMT -- When market activity declines and trader conviction wanes, the outcome is visible on price charts in the form of a trading range. Trading ranges often take on a definable shape. For example, traditional "head-and-shoulders", "triangles", and other well known technical patterns normally occur during the transition […]

By Fausto Pugliese -- Many new traders make the mistake of thinking Level II is the only trading tool they need to tackle the markets. Level II is a wonderful tool. But, if you really want to grasp what's going on with the markets and get the most of your trading, you should couple Level II with a subscription to an electronic communication network (ECN […]

By Jim Shane, President, TurnSignal Inc. -- The nature of financial markets is that they move up and down, constantly turning back on themselves. Traders buy and sell, moving markets up and down, setting stops to protect their positions and, in the process, turning markets in reverse. If you can find a place in the market movement where momentum is on your s […]

By Alan Farley, founder and publisher of Hard Right Edge -- It's tough to make money if you don't know where the price swing began, how far it might carry, and when it's finally over and giving way to a new swing in the opposite direction. Every aspect of your trade, including holding period and reward:risk profile, is dependent on the size of […]

By Dan Zanger -- One thing about the market is that, no matter how long you've been trading, there are new lessons to be learned in every trade. Some lessons are positive, such as when you log a winner and look back on where you went right. Others, such as analyzing a trade that cost you money, aren't as much fun but can be more valuable. Win or lo […]

Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on what some creative contrarions are doing to game the Facebook system to "get" a dislike button. […]

Facebook's forthcoming stock offering and United States Treasury notes would seem to be at different ends of the investing spectrum but there are similarities. Jack Hough reports on Markets Hub. Photo: AFP/Getty Images. […]

Bill Gross, famed bond investor, recently started an actively managed exchange-traded fund, but that doesn't mean other managers will jump into the ETF market, experts tell MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe at a recent Investing Insights event. […]

What should investors make of frontier-market exchange-traded funds? Is the proliferation of leveraged ETFs hurting the market? MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe asked these questions of three ETF experts, at a recent Investing Insights panel discussion. […]

Exchange-traded funds make investors more prone to trading. But whose fault is that? At a recent Investing Insights panel event, MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe spoke with three experts about potential ETF pitfalls. […]

There are about 1,500 U.S. exchange-traded funds, and the list is growing. What strategy can investors use to pick the best among them? At a recent Investing Insights event, MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe spoke with three experts to get their thoughts. […]

Inheritance battles can bring out the worst in heirs and advisers can help smooth the waters. Dow Jones' Arden Dale explains. […]

Here's the first step to take before you sell your business. Plus, a risk with managed-fund ETFs investors may be missing. And, a prediction for interest rates. Dow Jones Wealth Adviser's Veronica Dagher reports. Photo:GETTY […]

Although bullish about stocks in the shorter-term, Alan Zafran of Luminous Capital sees longer-term concerns ranging from European debt to China's lumpy growth facing portfolio managers and advisers. As a result, he's now favoring exchange-traded funds focused on dividends and high-quality municipal as well as corporate bonds. […]

Waiting for housing prices to rebound? Don't hold your breath... so says SmartMoney's Jack Hough who pulls up a chair on Mean Street and points out the truth in numbers. Photo: Getty Images. […]