Trading ticks define the smallest price change a security can make. Decimalization in 2001 shifted tick measurements from fractions to decimals. Understanding ticks helps investors grasp detailed ...

As most of you know, we have studied quite extensively (some would say too much) how round lots and tick sizes affect trading and stock valuations. In short, a one-size-fits-all tick creates ...

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Swing trading is a short-term investment strategy aiming to profit from swings in an asset’s price. While this style of trading can be profitable, it also has its drawbacks. Swing trading is a trading ...