Trading Strategies

Trading Strategies

Stop Chasing the S&P 500: Why the Nasdaq Composite Deserves a Second Look

The S&P 500 is the default index, but the Nasdaq Composite's tech tilt offers higher growth potential. Here's why I favor it for aggressive traders.

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Why the Dow Is a Terrible Guide for Your Trades (and What to Watch Instead)

Stop letting the Dow's price-weighted quirks mislead you. We break down why it's a flawed gauge for traders and which indices actually matter.

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Price-Weighted vs. Market-Cap: Why the Dow Loses to the S&P 500

The Dow's price-weighting is an anachronism; the S&P 500's cap-weighting is the rational choice for core portfolios. We compare them on relevance, div...