10 Stock Market & Trading Movies You Should Watch

Whether the movies want to admit it or not, trading is a great way to build wealth through smarts and savvy. On the other hand, that doesn’t make the stories they tell and the controversies they depict any less entertaining. Here are 10 films that will make your exciting career choice look boring in the …

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Day Trading: How To Set Realistic Expectations

Snake oil salesmen and “miracle traders” are a seedy bunch. Anyone who promises you a 100% return in your first year is lying to you. However, the earnings potential of day trading is very real, and knowing what to expect in an average day or year is a crucial component of any traders toolkit, tempering …

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10 Office Essentials To Help Make You More Successful

An NBA all-star wouldn’t trot onto the court in Keds, and your trading game shouldn’t suffer from the same equipment handicap. Being productive requires office assets that facilitate your work and make you comfortable and focused in the process. Here are ten items that no successful trader should go without. Ergonomic Chair A very long time …

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The Real Wolf of Wall Street Infographic

Last week we published a blog post that gave you a brief overview on Jordan Belfort, the man famously known as the Wolf of Wall Street. Due to the popularity of the recent film by Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio, we felt it might be worth it to provide you with more details about Belfort’s background. In the …

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How Does Day Trading Compare To Investing and Gambling?

Day trading is a profession with an image problem. Hollywood blockbusters and cultural myths are happy to tell the story of drug-fueled gamblers swindling kind-hearted souls out of their money. But the reality is, in truth, much more banal than the movies would have you believe. As it turns out, day trading is not a …

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Who is Jordan Belfort?

Photo credit: Stuart McEvoy Source: news.com.au Martin Scorcese’s Wolf of Wall Street is a thrilling, barn-burning, high-octane depiction of securities trader Jordan Belfort. His party lifestyle and meteoric rise and fall are excellent fodder for movie goers, but what do we know about the man himself? While Leonardo DiCaprio is likely to win awards for his portrayal of the …

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