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July 2021

The Latest Victim of the Chinese-U.S. Tech Standoff

July 6, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

On Friday, Chinese regulators banned new registrations for the DiDi ride-sharing service. I want to talk more about this event, what it means for Chinese companies listed on U.S. markets, and share an important reminder about IPOs in any market.

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This is Why Oil is Back Above $75

July 6, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Last week, we kicked off the second half of 2021. And there was no commodity followed more closely than oil. Today, I want to explain why oil prices continue to rise and what to expect in the second half of the year. But, most importantly, we’ll check in on a few names that hit our watch list back when oil prices were trading under $70 per barrel.

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5 Ways to Know if a Stock is Overvalued

July 5, 2021TradeSmith Research Team

It's important to be able to recognize the signs that a stock is overvalued. The sooner you become aware of an overvalued stock, the easier you can avoid losing money on an investment.

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A Rock-Solid Trade, Brought to You by the Letter ‘F’

July 2, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Yesterday, I walked you through the most important letter in finance: F. The letter F starts the term “Five Spot,” slang for a $5 bill. It also starts the word “Franklins,” slang for $100 bills. But yesterday’s article covered the F-score, a mathematical calculation that tells you how strong a company’s balance sheet is based on nine calculations. Today, I want to discuss an interesting way to trade these companies actively. You see, Dr. Joseph Piotroski, the founder of the

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The Most Important Letter in Finance

July 1, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Pop quiz. Who is the most underrated name in the history of finance? Let me make a case for someone you have probably never heard of: Joseph Piotroski. He invented one of the best money-making strategies of all time.

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June 2021

How to Detect a Market Crash

June 30, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Advancements in finance and technology have made it easier for ordinary investors to detect an imminent market crash. Today, we're looking at four different factors you can use to determine when the next market crash may occur.

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Better Than Google? History Says This Stock Is Exactly That

June 29, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

In July 2004, one of the world’s most innovative companies completed its initial public offering (IPO). In fact, this company transformed the way that people buy products. It wasn't Google, but it probably changed your life. You just might not know it yet.

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Don’t Let Modern-Day Pirates Pilfer Your Hard-Earned Cash

June 25, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

The Economist has called Gregor MacGregor one of the greatest “confidence” men of all time. His name runs alongside Bernie Madoff and Frank Abagnale (made famous from the movie “Catch Me If You Can.”) Think you’re immune to such a con? It turns out that there are plenty of Gregor MacGregors out there.

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Five Bear Market Rules You Need to Know Now (Before One Strikes)

June 23, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Historically, the average bear market for the S&P 500 lasts a little less than 13 months and occurs about every six years. But the ensuing rally to record highs over the past 15 months has put many investors on edge. Conditions appear ripe for another bear market.

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