Articles by Learning Markets

What Does Insider Trading Mean?

3/31/2010, 7:15 pm from Learning Markets in Investing, Stocks

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning Markets As I mentioned in the last article, insider trading information can be useful but it can also be overstated or over-relied on. Used... Read >>

The Risks of Contango

3/31/2010, 12:46 am from Learning Markets in Investing, Stocks

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning Markets If you are an investor looking for some diversification within the commodities market or are just trying to capitalize on a recent rise in... Read >>

Bonds or Options: Why Not Both?

3/25/2010, 8:13 pm from Learning Markets in Investing, Options

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning Markets Investors often have very polar attitudes towards the market. Conservative investors concerned about deteriorating economic conditions are... Read >>

Commodity ETFs vs. Commodity Stocks

3/24/2010, 4:35 pm from Learning Markets in Investing, Stocks

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning Markets Commodities can have great trends and represent a ... Read >>

The Hidden Risks of Trading in the Short Term

3/22/2010, 10:47 am from Learning Markets in Investing, Forex and Currencies

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning Markets There are several ways to classify... Read >>

How Higher Gas Prices May Benefit Traders

3/18/2010, 6:57 pm from Learning Markets in Investing, Stocks

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning Markets Gas prices are on the rise again across the nation. Higher crude oil prices seem to be the big driver here which may be compounded in... Read >>

Stay Ahead of Inflation With Bonds

3/18/2010, 5:24 pm from Learning Markets in Investing, Stocks

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning Markets High yield bonds or "junk bonds" present interesting possibilities for investors. I would propose that right now, while the... Read >>