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Stock Market Myths

publisher@otcpicks.com — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

If you’ve heard anything about the stock market in the 21st century, you may have run across one or more of these common myths surrounding the market. The Internet is full of information, but it is also full of misinformation and falsehoods that are read and spread around bars, golf courses, and office water coolers and break rooms all over the country. Being able to identify these myths will help you avoid losing money in the stock market and to make better investment decisions. [...]

Stochastics and Penny Stocks

publisher@otcpicks.com — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Most fans of technical analysis of penny stocks will tell you that learning about momentum is one of the basic tasks of a technical indicator, and the stochastics oscillator is one of the most popular indicators for doing exactly that. Originally developed by Dr. George Lane in the 1950s, this indicator seeks to predict buy and sell signals by comparing a stock’s closing price to its range of prices over a given number of time periods.

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Stock Market Order Types

publisher@otcpicks.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Any time you are dealing with assets that see as much movement as penny stocks, it is important to use all possible market order types at your disposal to minimize risk. Unless a trader plans on being in front of their computer or on the phone with their broker all day, it is almost impossible to keep track of the rapid pace of penny stock changes. Even the most experienced and knowledgeable investors cannot say for sure which direction a stock will move in, so various order type [...]

Penny Stock Technical Indicators

publisher@otcpicks.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

It should be standard to check out a penny stock’s financials to ensure it is a viable company, but with the volatility of penny stocks, financials are not necessarily a good predictor of price action. This is where technical indicators come in. Technical indicators rely solely on information from the stocks price charts and trends without regarding the underlying company in order to predict the price of the stock. There are some major technical indicators to know that can be use [...]

Why You Should Trade Penny Stocks

publisher@otcpicks.com — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Anyone considering a start in penny stocks should fully understand the allures and challenges of trading penny stocks. A complete grasp of the benefits and risks of these instruments allows traders to begin with the right mindset, and that is often the difference between breaking even and scoring big with penny stocks.

To get an understanding of whether this type of investing is right for you, there are a few things to look at. First is the nature of penny st [...]

What Makes A Good Penny Stock?

publisher@otcpicks.com — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

In many ways choosing good penny stocks is a more complex skill than working with large cap stocks on the big exchanges. There is often limited information to work with and there can be uncertainty with certain companies. However, there are certain things that successful traders have learned to look for in a solid penny stock, and those include liquidity, press releases, technical indicators, and other chart techniques.

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Moving Averages and Penny Stocks

publisher@otcpicks.com — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

A fundamental skill of trading penny stocks successfully is picking up on trends amidst day to day price action, and moving averages are a vital tool in this task. When used correctly, moving averages smooth out charts and clarify what a stock is doing over time. Additionally, moving averages act as an indicator for good buy and sell opportunities.

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Penny Stock Investing With the Pros

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Penny stock investing is by far one of the most popular forms of trading. Don't believe me? Google penny stocks and blue chip investing and see which has the largest number of search results. With that popularity comes high risk and reward. Like everything in life you do not want to just dive into unknown. Here at OTCPicks.com we strive to have the best members around and that means one thing: education. Here are a few tips we have come up with along our long investing career tha [...]

Penny Stock Brokers - 10 You May Want to Look At

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Now that you have subscribed to our exclusive penny stock alert service, you are going to need a broker. Like all things, not every penny stock broker is equal. Some will offer different research packages while others will require more experience in trading. No matter what your investing IQ is, here are ten brokers that will put you on the right track:

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10 Tips To Turn You Into A Penny Stock Pro

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Did you miss out on the incredible Dow rebound the past few years? Wondering how you can make those crazy returns you always read about? Here at OTCPicks.com we always strive to present the best information for both beginner and advanced investors. If you are ready to take your penny stock investing to the next level then take a look at our 10 quick tips:

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5 Chart Patterns Penny Stock Investors Need to Know

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Chart patterns. Though often confusing to the average trader, the patterns signal profits with regularity. Mastering chart patterns is key to your success as an investor, and at OTCPicks.com, we are always looking for ways to educate the average investor. Below are 5 chart patterns you need to know:

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1 - Symmetrical Triangle.
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The Risks of Investing In Penny Stocks

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The first thing you as a new investor should be aware of is the high risk involved with small cap investing. When you buy a company like CSCO, IBM, MSFT, GE, or DELL, you are buying a quality company, backed by big names and run by hundreds of managers and consultants. Small cap companies are often run by only a handful of people. Often there is the CEO/founder/president, perhaps a COO and a few other employees.

The first thing you as a new investor should be aware of is the hi [...]

Giant oil play emerging in Europe

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Is one of the world's largest oil plays sitting right in the heart of Europe? Thanks to a light oil discovery only a few miles east of Europe's largest onshore oil field this is looking increasingly possible. Please call me at 1-800-404-8982 to hear about this amazing story....

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The Obama Healthcare Plan and What it Means For Investors

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

President Obama’s Health Care Plan has arguably stirred more controversy than any of his other proposals to date. We at OTCPicks.com thought we would examine more closely the argument for and against this proposal… and what stocks could be influenced by his agenda.
Those that are AGAINST Obama’s Healthcare plan cite three main concerns:
The reform wil [...]

Why I think the current oil sector correction is an incredible buying opportunity

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The fear and pessimism that has accompanied oil's correction is a classic (and from a contrarian viewpoint it's a compelling) buy signal on its own.
One fear is that a slowdown in China might clobber oil consumption. For insight into this possibility we defer to Goldman Sachs. They predict a re-acceleration of China's growth. Critically, China's Central bank just said it has switched its priorities from fighting inflation to ensuri [...]

Is it Time for Oil Stocks to be Back on Your Radar?

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We think the answer is YES! There are many reasons to get bullish on oil and, even more so, oil stocks. One is the fact that many indicators are beginning to suggest an economic recovery could be in the cards over the next several months. The three largest consumers of oil including the United States, the European Union [...]

Has the Market Bottomed Out for Home Builders?

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Could be! Let's take a look. In the midst of the worst housing decline since the 1930s, new home sales are down more than 75 percent from their 2005 high. In fact, just last year homeowners lost $3.3 trillion in the value of their houses with national home prices dropping 11.6% compared to 2007.

We Think So! We at OTCPicks.com are quite intrigued with the low earnings multiples we are seeing in many Chinese stocks. In fact, many are as low, if not lower, than those seen during the 1998 “Asian Contagion.” And while we fear that corporate profits in the U.S. will be in a secular decline (if for no other reason tha [...]

To Reinstate the Uptick Rule or Not?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

What is the uptick-rule? Simply put; it is a rule used to regulate short selling in the financial markets. Specifically, the rule limits the timing of short sales. It mandates, subject to certain exceptions, that, when sold, a listed security must either be sold short at a price above the price at which the immediately precedin [...]

The Tides Change in Federally Funded Stem Cell Research

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Earlier this week President Obama signed an executive order lifting the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research. In his speech made to the American people, he explained that scientific decisions must be “based on facts, not ideology.”