Why You Need to Follow the Insiders

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

In February 2020, many politicians dumped large amounts of stock, knowing that COVID-19 could ravage the U.S. economy. If only there was a significant indicator that similar selling was happening at the executive levels of many public companies. Oh, wait. There is one. It’s called “insider buying and selling.” And it is one of the most important signals that you can use if you’re worried about a potential market crash.

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The Forever Investment Series, Vol. 1: The World Will Always Need Energy

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Since the beginning of human civilization, the growth of our society has inevitably been accompanied by one thing: the energy demand. Whether it’s for heat, light, or mechanical assistance, the growing energy demand has been a constant throughout history. And at almost every stage, investing in the energy-generating technology of the day has been a brilliant idea.

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Don’t Buy Any ‘COVID’ Stocks Until You Read This

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

On Tuesday, we had a bit of a relief rally. All those worries about inflation dissipated for a few hours. All those threats about stretched company valuations vanished. Traders also set aside fears about COVID-19. With the threat of COVID impacting investor sentiment and the broader economy, I want to remind you about how to manage your money now. 

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The Most Interesting Presentation About Money… Ever

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Back in 2014, the Winklevoss brothers gave an incredible presentation about the history of money. I bet it will transform your understanding of how money works and why cryptocurrencies will be critical investments for your portfolio.

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You Need to Look at This Apple Chart

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Apple has pretty much pulled the S&P 500 to an all-time high recently despite a broader sell-off and sideways trading of the hundreds of other stocks on the index. More importantly, I want to talk about approaching Apple now that its earnings report is about a week away.

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Flying Cars? Tunnel News? It Must Be Tesla Earnings Season!

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

This week, we got another taste of the whirlwind that is Tesla's growth expectations. First, let's take a look at what's happening in the news. But then, let's focus on what matters. Is Tesla a “buy” heading into earnings on July 26?

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How Interest Rates Impact Your Stocks

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

The Federal Reserve has already signaled that it will not raise interest rates in 2021. Instead, the Fed Chair has said the central bank is willing to let the U.S. economy overheat a little to generate more inflation. But when a rate hike comes, it’s essential to understand what it means for your portfolio. Today, I want to explain how higher interest rates (or even the speculation of higher interest rates) would affect your portfolio and what to do about it.

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