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What is the Difference Between Litecoin and Bitcoin?

Litecoin is very similar to bitcoin, but there are some distinct differences.  Litecoin was designed with a blockchain protocol called Scrypt rather than SHA 256, which powers bitcoin. In Scrypt, blocks have solved an average of every 2.5 minutes rather than the 10 minutes that bitcoin requires. Let’s face it -- 10 minutes is a really long time in the digital world, and litecoin was created in an effort to get things moving a little faster. This means that each confirmation takes less work and energy for the network to confirm, which should translate into lower transaction costs. Continue reading...

What is the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index?

The Lehman Aggregate Bond Index is a broad bond index, widely considered the best total bond market index to track performance across various types of bonds. The index includes government bonds, mortgage backed securities, corporate bonds, and asset backed securities with maturities greater than a year. It is used by many money managers as a measuring stick for tracking the relative performance of a managed bond portfolio. Continue reading...

How Does Ethereum Mining Work?

Ethereum mining is the process of solving blocks of encrypted blockchain data using a proof-of-work algorithm and occasionally being rewarded with Ether. Blockchain data is validated and added to the distributed ledger by computers on the network performing the task of “mining,” which is continually attempting to solve puzzles, basically, which each unlock a block of encrypted data containing information about transactions, and, on the Ethereum platform, information about distributed application functions and smart contracts. Once a block is unlocked, the data within is shared with the network and added to the distributed ledger. Continue reading...

What does “Buy to Open” Mean?

When trading options, the language is slightly different than other transactions. You might be “opening” or “closing” a position with each trade. If you buy a put or call option, your ticket with say “buy to open” since you are opening a position and increasing the open interest on the underlying. Open interest is similar to trade volume in the stock markets, but it only increases with the number of outstanding positions interested in the outcome of the movements of the underlying security, and does not increase with each trade like trading volume. Continue reading...

What is Time Value of Money?

The Time Value of Money is a theme for discourse and calculations related to the effect of interest on money over time, and the interrelation between Present Value and Future Value. The Time in the equation of Rate of Return x Time x Present Value = Future Value has a value and an effect on the Future Value (or the Present Value depending on what you're solving for). The Time Value of Money is, at it's simplest, something which nearly everyone has seen but hasn't heard called by that name: turn this amount of money into that amount of money by letting it grow in the market for a length of time. Continue reading...

What is secondary market?

The secondary markets are where most trading goes on today, where the trades are made investor-to-investor using shares that were issued sometime before, and profits are made by investors and not the underlying company who issued the shares originally. The secondary market is a term used to describe the market created by those who are selling and buying shares which were issued some time ago in what's called the primary market. Continue reading...

What is an Unrealized Gain?

Gains and losses are only "real" when shares are sold or withdrawals are made, but up until that point the gains were more of a notional amount, and are said to be "unrealized." A more salient way to understand unrealized gains is to look at the opposite: unrealized losses. If a person makes an investment of $1,000 and the value of the shares drops sharply the next week, has the person lost any money? The answer of course is no, not unless he sells the shares and takes the lower market price for them. Continue reading...

Swing Trading Secrets: Thriving with High Win Rates in Low Volatility

Discover the latest trends in market volatility with mixed performances across major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones. Learn how swing trading strategies and Tickeron's advanced AI robots can enhance trading outcomes by capitalizing on market dynamics and low volatility patterns Continue reading...

What is an Income Trust?

Income trusts are a type of company that has been structured to pass through all earnings to shareholders. A trust is a legal entity, that seeks to use assets in the best interest of beneficiaries. Some pooled investments are categorized as trusts, and they pass all income (and the tax implications) on to investors. Examples include a real estate investment trust (REIT), a royalty trust, a utility trust, or a business investment trust (also known as a master limited partnership, or MLP). Mutual funds can also fall into this category, but they are not necessarily designed just for income. Continue reading...

Crafting a Winning Strategy for Stock Trading

Explore the synergy of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in trading. Uncover how combining these powerful methodologies can elevate your trading strategy and optimize your market success! Continue reading...

How to Get Notified About Stock Market Predictions

The stock market today is driven by buy and sell predictions. Tickeron provides Buy & Sell Alerts for all asset classes: stocks, ETFs, FOREX, cryptocurrency, and Mutual Funds. Buy & Sell Alerts allow you to optimize your earnings through trading and investing. Keep track of big market movers by customizing Buy & Sell Alerts to show the top stock gainers today. When you open Tickeron, you can instantly start searching for trade ideas from the Home page. For example, let’s assume you’d like to get TSLA trade ideas: Continue reading...

Setting Up a Winning Blueprint for Stock Market

Unlock the full potential of your trading strategy with a deep dive into the realms of fundamental analysis (FA), technical analysis (TA), and quantitative analysis (QA). Learn how the unique strengths of each approach can be synergized for a more informed, comprehensive view of the market. Whether you're analyzing the intrinsic value of securities, predicting future trends, or employing mathematical models, discover how integrating these methodologies can elevate your decision-making Continue reading...

Be a Market Leader: Tickeron's Robot Achieves Winning Trades!

Discover Tickeron's top-performing AI Robot, expertly designed for trend traders. Achieve a 75% success rate amid market volatility with our advanced, precision trading technology. Explore strategic features that capitalize on uptrends and manage risks effectively. Continue reading...

What do we know about W.D. Gann?

Unlock the Secrets of W.D. Gann's Trading Methods! Delve into the life and work of this legendary figure, who used geometry, astrology, and ancient math to predict market movements. Explore Gann's groundbreaking concepts, from angles to support/resistance and astrological insights. Despite controversy, his influence on the financial world remains undeniable. Discover Gann's enduring legacy and his profound impact on market prediction. #WDGann #TradingMethods #FinancialMarkets Continue reading...

6 Stock Trading Strategies Powered by AI

Navigate the future of trading with AI-driven strategies that blend technical and fundamental analysis to unlock new levels of precision and efficiency. Explore how automated trading systems from Tickeron are transforming the market, offering traders a sophisticated arsenal for optimizing returns and managing risks. Whether you're drawn to the meticulous analysis of financial health, the rapid dynamics of price action, or the comprehensive insight of combined FA&TA strategies, discover the path to trading success in an AI-enhanced world. Continue reading...

Channel Stock Patterns: Achieving 69-88% Win Rate

Discover how AI revolutionizes trading with advanced pattern recognition and predictive analytics for channel patterns. Enhance your trading strategy with AI-driven insights into breakouts and market trends! Continue reading...

Popular Stock Patterns: Achieving 60-75% Win Rate

Explore how AI transforms trading with precise predictions using classic patterns like Cup and Handle, Flag, and Head and Shoulders. Dive into the future of trading with AI-powered precision and strategic insights Continue reading...

Broadening Stock Patterns: Achieving 61-82% Win Rate

Unlock the power of AI in trading! Dive into how artificial intelligence masters real-time pattern analysis and boosts your trading success with advanced, predictive insights. Continue reading...

What can I find out about hedge funds?

Hedge funds have historically been very secretive. They still mainly fall under Regulation D and private-placement laws, but their reporting requirements have been slightly expanded after the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010. Now, they are a little more transparent, but not fully. Up until the Dodd-Frank Act, it was basically impossible to know what hedge funds were investing in and who was involved. Hedge fund managers and their investment banks were under no obligation to report the holdings, and they generally avoided leaking any information about their market positions for fear of damaging their advantages. Continue reading...