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A bear market is usually defined by a drop in the stock market of 20% or more. If that’s the case, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is in bear-market territory. And the resource-heavy TSX will not experience a sustained rebound until economic conditions change. As a result, the Canadian markets will remain on shaky, volatile […]

The Canadian and U.S. stock markets are off to terrible starts, continuing the negative sentiment from 2015. In North America, oil prices are plummeting and hitting the Canadian economy hard. In fact, worsening oil prices are hitting beyond the oil patch, dragging the sentiment of investors, consumers, and businesses. There is a way for investors […]

While the stock market may be trading near record levels, 2015 will be remembered as the year of corrections, flash crashes, and volatility. Investors may not like that kind environment when it comes to stocks, but when it comes to trading foreign currencies (forex), it’s the best way to make profitable trades. That said, the […]

The stock market is the best avenue for building wealth, especially over the last seven years with bond rates, GICs, and savings accounts providing investors with little or no fixed income. But there is always a trade-off; with higher returns comes higher risk. However there are many steps you can take to reduce stock market risk. Volatility Risk […]

Having been the economic engine of the global economy since the 2008 financial crisis, Chinese growth has slowed to just 7% in 2015. While that is significantly higher than both Canada and U.S. GDP growth, it represents the slowest rate of growth in a quarter century. And China’s economic slowdown could have a lasting impact […]

The once high-flying Canadian dollar has been trading lower against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of 2013. But the disparity has increased in light of falling crude prices, a weakening Canadian economy, and a strengthening U.S. economy. Canadian Dollar Falling Fast Against the U.S. Dollar During the depths of the Great Recession, the U.S. […]

Becoming a successful stock market trader doesn’t just happen. It’s a lifelong pursuit of understanding how to value securities, read the markets, learn about different investing techniques, and embrace risk management strategies. Because everyone learns at a different pace, Learn-to-Trade.com offers the industry’s only Lifetime Membership; where you can come back and take the Learn-to-Trade.com […]

For investors, there are many benefits to trading a stock market index rather than a number of individual stocks. Not only does investing in stock indices take out the stress of looking for individual stocks, it helps diversify your portfolio, reduce risk, and can help you generate strong returns. What is Stock Index Trading? A […]

Trial and error might be a good way to learn how to ride a bike, but it’s a terrible approach to take when investing in the stock market. Make a mistake riding a bike and you scrape your knee. Make the wrong investing decision and you could lose your retirement fund.  If you’re new to investing […]