Author: The INO.com Team

A Lulu of A Stock

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Today I am going to share with you one of my favorite technical tools and how to use this tool to successfully navigate the ups and downs of Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ_LULU).

Just recently, there has been a great deal of controversy about this company. You might recall the problem they had with their see-through workout pants. It turns out their workout pants were just a little bit too sheer for everyone's comfort. The company also got sued by a pension fund for giving executives big bonuses on the eve of the recall of their too sheer workout pants.

In this video, we will be diving into Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) using a technical tool that is readily available to you and one that is very easy to use and understand. This short video is just five minutes in duration and will help you understand the key element of this simple tool. It is a tool I have used successfully for many years in both stocks and other markets. Like any technical tool, it is not perfect and not guaranteed to make you money, however this technical tool comes as close to perfection as you can get.

I hope you learn from today's video and can apply your new knowledge to make your own trading even more profitable.

So what are you waiting for? Let's get started right away!

Adam Hewison
President, INO.com
Co-Creator, MarketClub

Exchange-traded funds entering new phase of growth

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The headlines about exchange-traded funds suggest there are no limits to the growth of these low-cost, easily traded alternatives to mutual funds.

Among the recent developments: ETFs have attracted at least $100 billion in new cash for each of the past six years, growing at a far more rapid pace than traditional mutual funds. ETF assets have doubled over the past three years to $1.4 trillion, with one study projecting they'll hit $3.5 trillion by 2016. ETFs have recently begun to appear as investment options in 529 college-savings plans and 401(k)s.

Yet obstacles are beginning to appear. It has become more difficult for fund companies to launch ETFs that are significantly different or lower-cost than what's already on the market.

"We're close to a tipping point in terms of numbers," says Todd Rosenbluth, director of ETF research at S&P Capital IQ. Continue reading "Exchange-traded funds entering new phase of growth" →

Today's Video Update: The Beat Goes On

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Hello traders everywhere! Adam Hewison here, President of INO.com and Co-creator of MarketClub, with your mid-day market update for Wednesday, the 15th of May.

Google Music?
Word on the street is that Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) is set to announce today a new streaming music service, one that will compete against Pandora and Spotify. Once again, it seems as though Google wants to be everything to everybody, and whether Google can compete in the music business and be successful remains to be seen. Should you buy or sell Google? If you haven't watched my Google trading video on how to trade Google successfully, you can watch it here.

The Beat Goes On
Stock prices hit a high yesterday as more and more disenfranchised short sellers are covering their shorts and exiting this market. So far, this market has not yielded to any downside pressure or correction to the surprise of many professional traders. What I do know, is that trends tend to persist longer than expected, and that they don't ring a bell at the top of any market. In a recent blog poll, we asked readers what they thought of the market: Continue reading "Today's Video Update: The Beat Goes On" →

Poll: Benghazi, IRS, AP scandals

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Three major topics/scandals at the top of the news this week are the Benghazi terror attack, the IRS targeting conservative groups and the Justice Department going after AP phone records. For me, the most important and scariest one of the bunch is the IRS targeting conservative groups. I find it very unsettling that the IRS can have so much power to freely do what they want to do. As for the other two topics/scandals, I'm not sure what to think, other than Obama just needs to speak the truth for a change. With that said, we wanted to have a quick poll to see....

Which of the three scandals are most important to you?

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As always, we would love to hear your thoughts. Please take a moment to vote on the poll and leave a comment with your thoughts.

Every Success,
Jeremy

 

Why Futures for Stock Traders?

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By: Leslie Burton

Whether you have traded a stock account for years or have just begun stock trading, you may have mixed results. Perhaps you have taken a course or you are simply well-read in your investment choices. The questions that every investor, trader and wealth manager must ask are, Am I diversified enough to produce a smooth equity curve with my portfolio? and Will this portfolio be weighted well enough to stand worst-case-scenario market conditions? If you hesitate to answer those questions, then perhaps taking a look at other products may broaden your knowledge and enhance your current investment portfolio.

The beauty of trading stocks online is that it keeps overhead costs down by trading out of your home. You will have immediate access to market information along with your account to place trades as you check the stock earnings, operating costs and any news that may impact the company. Typically, the cost of doing business is your low commission rate, use of your home computer and any subscription material to keep you informed. Most trading occurs in expanded hours, giving the investor time to trade whether it is a full-time or secondary job. The online platform allows the trader convenient access to the funds in his/her account readily. Continue reading "Why Futures for Stock Traders?" →