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Trading Up-Close: How to Sell Stock

November 18, 2021 12:44 PM EST
When traders buy stock, they also need to think about their exit strategy. Kevin Horner describes the different sell orders you can use to exit a position.

Trading Up-Close: Making a Trading Plan

November 03, 2021 5:56 PM EDT

What goes into a trade plan? Kevin Horner discusses the key elements in a plan and how they should inform every trade you make.

Trading Up-Close: Getting Started as a Trader

October 22, 2021 5:15 PM EDT
If you think you’d like to start trading stocks, what do you need to know? Kevin Horner explains what it takes to be a trader and how it differs from long-term investing.

Trading Up-Close: Stop and Stop-Limit Orders

August 16, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
Learn the difference between a stop order and a stop-limit order and how to decide when to use one over the other.
November 11, 2020

Muchos factores pueden afectar las ejecuciones de las operaciones.
November 09, 2020

Many factors can affect trade executions. It's the knowledgeable investor—making decisions with a full understanding of the implications of various stock order types and conditions—who can make the most of the stock market's potential.

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