I have been doing a lot of research on different methods to place trailing stops in order to secure profits and reduce the downside risk for the stocks in the portfolio. I was planning to introduce ...

In this lesson, we explore the average true range indicator, how to calculate it, and what it’s got to do with turtles (it will make sense when we get there!). What is the average true range (ATR) ...

If you’ve wondered how forex traders maximize their profits in a trending market, one method many traders use is the trailing stop. This type of order trails the market as the exchange rate moves in a ...

Pinpointing the right approach to placing winning trades is challenging. After you’ve designed a potentially profitable trade, you need tools to help you manage your risk. Not only do you need to ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of ...