How To Buy Momentum, Trade Options And Short Stocks
Zacks Investment Research | May 26, 2016 04:53AM ET
Over the years, maybe you've bought some individual stocks and some ETFs. You may own some mutual funds in a retirement account.
But now, you want to get out of your comfort zone and take your investing to the next level.
But how?
I've recently explored 3 popular trading strategies on the Market Edge Podcast with Zacks stock strategists who use these strategies every day.
How to Buy Momentum Stocks
Perhaps momentum stocks interest you. You like buying stocks that have upward velocity and enjoy the adrenalin rush of getting in when everyone else is getting in too.
But you're unsure of how to pick momentum stocks.
Zacks Stock Strategist David Bartosiak, who also manages the Momentum Trader portfolio, shares his tips in this podcast for finding the best momentum stocks including:
1. Buying when there is relative strength versus the market
2. Using the chart to find resistance, 52-week highs and trend lines
3. How to use the Zacks Rank to increase your odds of finding the best momentum stocks
He talks about the momentum in Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) (BSX ) and how some regional banks are also popping up on his momentum screen.
Be sure to check out these three strategies and the Market Edge Podcast every week for even more trading ideas..
Tracey Ryniec is the Value Stock Strategist for Zacks.com. She is also the Editor of the Zacks Market Edge Podcast on iTunes.
Zacks Investment Research
Get The News You Want
Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.