Quotes of the Day

These are many ways to use technical analysis to place stops. They can be placed outside trendlines, moving averages, channels, support and resistance lines, the low of X bars ago, below a Fibonacci retracement level, or at previous market lows or highs. [2003] - Marcel Link

It's worth paying attention to the bid-ask spread when you buy an ETF. As a general rule, the spread should be no more than 2 or 3 cents, especially if the share price is less than $30 or so. ETFs with high share prices are less expensive to trade. In North America, stock exchanges are open between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Never place an order on a stock exchange when the markets are closed. The US market is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January and Memorial Day in May, while the Canadian exchanges remain open. You could see the bid-ask spread on your ETF much wider than usual, and that should be a signal not to place your trade. To be safe, don't make any ETF trades on days the US market is closed. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

The worst opening lines concern a woman's physical appearance. A woman wants to think you are more interested in her personality, her mind. [2006] - Leil Lowndes

HODLing through bear markets is not a great idea. Well, HODLing through long sideways markets is also not a great idea, because of the opportunity cost involved. [2019] - Glen Goodman

Fish is undoubtedly a healthy fare – but what if it’s frozen or salted? Fish that’s been specifically cured to last longer in the shelves are best left alone if you’re trying to lower your blood pressure. The same is true for the canned kind – even if it’s a healthy tuna fare. Fortunately, there are currently products that are low in sodium so you might want to check them out. [2017] - Mark Evans