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MasterofCoin...that's a very astute view. Thank-you. I do realize my question was not entirely fair, as one has to look at the individual stocks, but I found your reply helpful!

Here is a summary of the performance of stocks I have. relative to what I purchased them for: Most are negative because I have sold off the ones that have performed well. However, the querstion is this: For the ones that are losing (the ones shaded orange), should I dump them? I know that any...

Hi: I am looking for a software product that I can install on my Imac (desktop), that will do a good job of tracking stocks; particularly supporting Canadian currency and Canadian stocks as well as American. Any recommemndations? Most of what I have found, don't respond to a Canadian...

Hi: I have been using Yahoo Finance to track stock prices in real time. I particularly like their graphing/chart functions. However, i wish there were a way to show on a graph, the point in which entry was made and the price paid upon entry. It would just make things easier. Does that...

Thank-you. I am starting to include at the volume variable and how important it is. If I am understanding it, volume should be at healthy rate.If it is lower than average, or a lot lower than average, it means there is little interest in trading there stock- whine is not a good thing if you're...

Last week, I attempted to buy Apple stock and Microsoft stock. The Apple purchase was filled, but the Microsoft was rejected. Likewise, last week, I attempted to buy BURL, and that was rejected. Why do bids get rejected? I was thinking they'd go through. Thank-you

Point taken. That’s why I’m a junior member. 😕

Today I purchased a stock that was trending up. At the time that I submitted my order, the price was charting at 27.35. I put in an order for 6 shares. I get the confirmation that I purchased 6 shares for $34.27. I'm already down -20% I am wondering if one of two things happened: 1. The spread...

Here's what i did recently. I bought a stock that as trending upwards. I bought 75 shares. I went for it because I also heard that an earning report was beign released yesterday and my researched shows that the stock was strong in the past. It is now up 8%. The old me would have hung on. I...

Thank-you Master of Coin. I'm actually surprised that paper books have survived at all in the f=digutal age, but I guess there is somethign about them. The Indigo stores tend to offer a nice shopping environment, so maybe that's part of it. i think you're right to hold this one. Thanks for the...

Thanks for all the insights., Very much appreciated!!!

Thank-you for all of your advice and the levity. Much appreciated.

Maybe I am asking a very complicated questioin and making it sound simple; but What Causes the stock market to suddenly downturn? I understand when there is some major event that makes investor's nervous, but how does a market fall suddenly otherwise? For example, last week it took a dip. Why...

I have a relative who is 27 years old and lives at home with his parents. He bought Bitcoin when it was not very prominent and thus got in very early. Sadly, one of his computers had an aissue and he lost half of his bitcoin. I can't explain it. It's a technical thing that i don't understand...

I recently bought stock in Indigo Books and Music. Here is the chart: https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/idgbf-stock On Feb 23rd, I bought 90 shares at 4.45. It is now at 3.90. I am wondering if you could have a look at the chart and let me know if you think I should hold on to this...