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The U.S. markets open at 9:30 EST however; some stock traders begin their trading day at the open of the pre-market beginning at 8:00 EST. One of the most important factors to consider when day trading in pre-market hours is there may often times be less volume than during regular stock market hours. This means, in general terms, there will be added risk to the trade because of the lack of volume. Be certain to use limit orders during pre-market stock trading since the spread is usually large at that time.

A stock trader’s pre-market routine is important to their success as a day trader. A pre-market strategy or routine helps the stock trader find different trading opportunities and gives them time to plan their day. This is so the stock trader is not spending time during market hours making new plans but able to focus on stock trading.  Stock traders also use pre-market hours to prepare for the trading day in general. The following is a list of four tips to a pre market routine:

•    Check previous day’s trading action
•    Review stock market news
•    Create a stock watch list

It is important to look at stock charts and review the trading action of the previous day. Noting this information gives the stock trader a better idea, in general, of what the general trend of the stock may be. This practice also helps one determine, not predict, what direction the stock may be inclined to follow during the current trading day. As already mentioned, this is not a prediction, only a forecast. This will help the stock trader decide how to trade a particular stock especially during premarket trading.

It is also a good idea to check the news related to any individual stock that has had drastic moves in either direction. If the move is news driven the stock trader will know how to handle the stock. After checking news related to individual stocks, it is a good practice to check the news of the overall market and get a feel for what the markets may offer during the trading day. Remember, the tone of the market can change at any moment so be prepared to move with it in whatever direction it decides to move.  Also, when reviewing the news, pay attention to specific events taking place on individual stocks such as analyst upgrades or downgrades, earnings reports, and FDA approvals or disapprovals.
Finally, the stock trader will make a list, also called a watch list, of different stocks they will monitor and possibly trade throughout the trading day. Stocks on a watch list usually have a high probability of presenting a profitable trade at some point during the trading day. This proves to be a highly successful routine as the stock trader has their research sitting in front of them instead of making highly emotional decisions during peak stock trading hours.

Implementing this practice of checking the previous day’s trading action, reviewing stock market and individual stock news, and creating a plan of action, or watch list, during pre-market hours makes it highly probable the stock trader will have more success. It is a good time to plan the day ahead and possibly make a few stock trades, depending on volatility before the stock market hours begin.  For more on premarket trading and other trading educational tools, check us out at www.tradestocksamerica.com

Investments involving mutual funds can be a lucrative deal if you know the secrets of the trade, particularly about which type of mutual funds you’ll have better chances of gaining returns.  If you’re particularly aiming for a low-risk but high returns investment, you could try going on a venture with money market mutual funds. These are short-term investments in a government-regulated market and offer relatively optimum security than other mutual funds while guaranteeing high profit returns. Of course, this is not to say that this is the perfect mutual fund that you could invest upon in the market; it is not exempted from the natural laws of the trade. Yet, constantly keeping a tab on your portfolio and equipping yourself with the right information will ultimately bring you that path of high investment returns.

Among the key concepts about money market mutual funds are that they are ‘short-term’ and ‘secure’. Unlike your investments in the capital market, investments with this type of funds usually only lasts for about a year or two and then you’ll start gaining your yields. These funds are also one of the most secure on the market (as said, the investments involved with them are regulated by the government).  Indeed, the Securities and Exchange Commission ensures that investments in the money market are 1) Holding a certain period of maturity for the investments 2) of high quality and belong to high rating categories 3) highly diversified (portfolios shouldn’t accumulate holding on one single investment).

Hence, money market mutual funds hold the following characteristics: they are relatively secure, safe and easy to be liquidated.

Of course, ‘secure’ here means that you just have more chances of getting back your investment together with the nominal yields compared with other mutual funds. There are still, of course, natural factors in the stock market that can affect the performance of your investments.  After all, one of the reasons why the money market is a place for high investment returns is the risks that you are buying with the funds. Nonetheless, losses in involving money market mutual funds, though not unheard of, are very rare.

Indeed, the money market, though known to be more stable than the stock market and the bonds market, is still not immune to losses. This may happen when the investment pool bought by the mutual funds that you’ve invested upon suddenly loses their value in the market. Nonetheless, most money market sponsors shoulder the losses, thanks to the rules set by the SEC.

Ultimately, the best strategy when investing with money market mutual funds is to be informed about the latest trend in the market. Reading the prospectus of your investment is also a strongly advised measure so you’ll know the elements of your investments. Another common advice is to spread your investments into different funds, thereby spreading the risks that would be attached with them.

A good investor knows the value of information, even with money market mutual funds. To familiarize yourself more with this type of mutual funds, you can check out known websites in the Internet that offer more detailed discussions.

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