Learning Markets:
Stock, Options, & Forex Education

How to Profit From Rising or Falling Housing Prices

11/16/2009 5:34:40 PM

By John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsYou may be wondering whatever happened to those bright fellows that were creating the institutional financial products (like swaps and securitized [...] Read the full story

Selling Puts vs. Covered Calls; Which is Better?

11/13/2009 3:41:14 PM

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsInvestors beginning to use options will frequently start with covered calls. This options strategy provides the benefits of reduced portfolio [...] Read the full story

Trading the Dollar Against a Basket of Other Currencies (USDX)

11/12/2009 5:40:24 PM

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsThe US dollar index (USDX) is an important analytical tool for traders in just about any market. The USDX is actually a futures contract which means [...] Read the full story

What Do Many Growth Stocks and Ponzi Schemes Have in Common?

11/10/2009 4:35:34 PM

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsStock pickers may be able to show a big return in a short period of time in order to capture your attention and to sell their services. This creates an [...] Read the full story

The Iraqi Dinar Scam - Part One

11/3/2009 8:40:00 PM

By John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsThe Iraqi dinar "investment" opportunity is a scam that has been around for a few years and has recently been regaining much of its former popularity. [...] Read the full story

Trading a Dead Cat Bounce - Part Two

11/2/2009 5:57:52 PM

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning Markets Identifying a dead cat bounce is just part of the challenge. Estimating or forecasting the likely distance the stock will move following [...] Read the full story

Learning Markets:Stock, Options, & Forex Education