$Bakkt Holdings(BKKT.US)$
super tempted to sell it awayyyy ~ movement is not following crypto trend either 🏴‍☠️

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$Riot Platforms(RIOT.US)$
finally breakeven after 5 months 🙃🥲

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$Ocugen(OCGN.US)$ Is it still urgent to buy

$Ocugen(OCGN.US)$
two big whales fighting

There are many, many ways to pick a stock, and this only makes sense because there are many, many ways to invest. From value investing to swing trading to day trading, there's a unique basket of stocks for each of these strategies.
For value investing, we tend to look at metrics like PE ratio, free cash flow, shares outstanding and of course the debt and revenue of the company. We then decide on the intrinsic value of each stock and try to buy it at a discount. My top value pick as of today would be $Alibaba(BABA.US)$  , trading at just under $160 a share. The company's consistent revenue growth, buyback of shares and insane amounts of free cash flow make this a screaming buy, yet the performance of the stock is hugely affected by anti-monopolistic practices in China, which have had a direct impact on the company and the stock price. Yet, I still do believe that this is a play worth looking at from a value perspective.
For swing trading, we look at stocks which are known to have high volume. We pick these stocks based on their short term developments and catalysts, whether it's an earnings report coming up, or a conference call, or an FDA approval. I like to pick stocks which I wouldn't mind owning in the long-run even if my strategy does not go to plan, so I still do my due diligence. One stock which I've been consistently making money from using swing trading is $NIO Inc(NIO.US)$ . However, due to the recent downward pressure, I've opted for $SoFi Technologies(SOFI.US)$ and $Palantir(PLTR.US)$ instead.
For day trading, we're almost always only interested in the technical analysis. This is where candlestick charts and moving averages come into play, and we choose stocks based on where they're trading at and their respective volumes. Occasionally, meme stocks which receive a nice pump can also be a nice day trading opportunity. I've been day trading with stocks like $Atossa Therapeutics(ATOS.US)$ and $ContextLogic(WISH.US)$ .
I've left a bonus paragraph here for the "apes" who are trading stocks like $AMC Entertainment(AMC.US)$ . While these picks may not be well substantiated by company financials, it is possible to make huge bank during a short squeeze. My risk appetite is not suited for such picks, but I do know people who dedicate a small part of their portfolio to such plays, and it has turned out positively for them overall.
Of course, one thing to keep in mind is that the stock market is dynamic. Things are changing around the world and we have to be able to adapt to different market conditions. Knowledge is your friend - read up on what's happening in the global economy and use that as a guide for your decisions! While you're at it, find out new ways to trade! Be it short-selling or trading options, it doesn't hurt to know new ways to benefit from market conditions.
At the end of the day, do your own research! None of what I said is financial advice. However, what I can tell you is that it's very important to identify your strategy and stick to it. Know your own risk appetite, and refrain from investing in stocks due to Fomo (fear of missing out). At the end of the day, you're responsible for every decision you make, so think it through wisely and do your own due diligence - find out what works for you!
Happy trading everyone!

This has to be one of the most debatable topics in the world of investing. Just when you think you've done all the hard work and chose the right stock, now you have to ponder about when you should buy or sell it. In all honesty, this is a question that has no direct answer. My answer, as always, is that it all depends on your strategy and what you need. It varies from person to person.
Being someone who can afford to wait for my money to grow, I expect to withdraw my holdings in index funds like $S&P 500 Index(.SPX.US)$  in a few years. Why? Because historically, the S&P 500 has grown at an average of 8% a year, and I expect it to continue being on an upward trajectory. This is a play that's safe, but also takes a significant amount of time. I buy more during dips and at the end of the day, my goal is to cash out by the end of at least a decade. Perhaps if you're in a good spot financially and you can afford to wait for this money to grow, you could do the same too!
I'd do the same for stocks which are generally safer and will be able to sustain their revenues and cash flows for the next few years. $Apple(AAPL.US)$ , $Intel(INTC.US)$ , $JD.com(JD.US)$ and $Alibaba(BABA.US)$ are a few well-known long-term holds, along with many more!
The strategy I apply to stocks I swing-trade/momentum-trade/day-trade is very different though! I apply a simple rule - exit at 10% profit or the next technical breakout. For me, this has been effective with $NIO Inc(NIO.US)$ , $Atossa Therapeutics(ATOS.US)$ and $Luokung Technology(LKCO.US)$ . However, selling is the easy part. It's when to buy that's the difficult part.
Keeping a lookout for potential catalysts like stock splits, FDA approvals and earnings reports and buying just before these things happen is a common strategy among most swing traders or day traders. Some traders with insider information are able to receive buy signals before most people.
Another way to decide when to buy is when RSI indicators show that a stock is severely oversold, and you believe for a fact that the price of the stock will run up after the FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) clears up.
Day-traders often prefer a more technical take, and trade based on volume, moving averages and candlestick charts. This is a very specific skill that's hard to get right.
I have left a special section here for some people whi choose to buy the dip when "meme stocks" like $GameStop(GME.US)$ and $AMC Entertainment(AMC.US)$ are down, and sell when the price runs up from a short squeeze. While I do not encourage this, this is indeed another strategy of buying and selling adopted by some investors who prefer to take on more risk.
However, I have to warn you that these strategies are far from foolproof, and you have to assess your risk before deciding what to invest in. If you are not able to hold your funds for a long time, or if you're bleeding cash paid to interest because you are trading on margin/leverage, it is good to set a stop loss at whatever percentage that's suitable for you.
The most important thing is that the way you buy or sell a stock depends on what kind of stock it is. If it's a day trading stock, you buy it based on indicators and signals and sell it once you see good profit. If it's a stock to hold for the long run, you normally just add on dips and sell it years later, unless something fundamentally negative comes up. If it's one of those swing-trading stocks, buy it and sell it based on your own due diligence. Look at how the experts are playing the game and learn a tip or two. There is no direct answer, and while I have offered you my way of doing it, it doesn't work for everyone. We need to all understand that the answer for these questions don't just appear at the end of a workbook. It takes experience and research to know what's right for you.
While you're at it, learn to trade options! Selling puts can be your best friend when you're stuck in a dilemma. Take my word for it and look it up!
Happy trading everyone!

$Phunware(PHUN.US)$ cutting my loss, buh bye 😢

$BlackBerry(BB.US)$ will it raise to $14?I be waiting for 5 mths plus.