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Technical Analysis in Trading: How to Read Charts and What Do the Figures Mean

... candlestick pattern. The “doji” candle has an extremely small body (the opening and closing prices are almost equal), but can have long shadows above and below. Such a chart means uncertainty: the strength of buyers and sellers is equal, the price has returned to where it started over the period. Doji often appears before a trend change. For example, after a long rally, a series of doji candles may indicate that the upward momentum has dried up and a downward reversal is likely. Similarly, at the bottom ...

Actively Managed or Passively Managed Funds?

Can one choose an actively managed fund based on its performance? Actively managed funds aim to outperform the market averages. Through "active management," they seek to hold assets that yield above-average returns in the short term, thereby beating the market, specifically exceeding the performance of indices such as the S&P 500. It is important to remember that active management comes at a higher cost, which also increases the risk of underperformance....

The stocks of Russian oil and gas proved to be more resilient

... representatives in the sector have managed to navigate this period commendably. In a recently published report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Lukoil, Gazprom, Tatneft, Novatek, and Surgutneftegas were among the top ten companies delivering the highest returns to shareholders, with Finnish company Neste leading the pack. At the same time, S&P's ratings have revised the investment outlooks for major global oil and gas companies like Total, Exxon, and Shell downwards, while Rosneft has maintained a stable ...

Risks of Using Managed Accounts

... decisions based on the agreed-upon investment program. If your financial situation changes and you do not update it, the provider may make decisions that are no longer suitable. You may pay more - fees and expenses can quickly accumulate and reduce the returns on your investments. Managing an account can be significantly more expensive than direct investing. If you are uncomfortable with these risks or prefer to have control over your investment decisions, managed accounts may not be the right fit for ...

The Paradoxes of Investing

... can be overvalued, yet it can become even more overvalued before it begins to decline. And even when it is already falling, it may still be at levels higher than they are today. 3. We build our plans based on average indicators—average stock market returns, average loan rates, average levels of inflation—while each of us lives only one life, where specific metrics matter rather than averages.