Browse Articles by David Goodboy



Forex Trend Following: A Profitable Strategy?

David Goodboy - April 08, 2011
The forex market appears to be custom built for the trend following strategy. David Goodboy takes you through the steps of what a successful forex trend following strategy looks like. Read More >>

Swing Trading the Forex Market

David Goodboy - March 31, 2011
The 24-hour nature of the Forex market makes it a perfect match for swing trading. David Goodboy explains why. Read More >>

Asian ETFs - Far East Investment Adventures

David Goodboy - February 24, 2011
FXI , PGJ , EWY
The emerging markets of the Far East have always held a certain allure and this might be a good time to buy into the market via ETFs. Consider these 3 popular international exchange traded funds and how they can be used to boost portfolio returns. Read More >>

Leveraged ETFs: 3 Times the Pleasure or 3 Times the Pain?

David Goodboy - January 07, 2011
FAZ
Here are some exciting developments concerning the use of leveraged ETF products. Whether these changes will enhance portfolio performance or will quickly turn into an enormous potential for loss, David Goodboy says that the truth lies not in the tools themselves, but how they are used. Read More >>

Leveraged ETFs - Portfolio Salvation or Damnation

David Goodboy - December 16, 2010
DXD , QID , UGL , ULE , RSU , RRY , DXSLX , DXSSX , DXRLX
TradingMarkets regular Dave Goodboy provides a basic understanding of leveraged ETFs and how they can be safely used to enhance portfolio performance. Read More >>

Closed End Funds vs. ETFs: Which is Right for You?

David Goodboy - December 14, 2010
GLD , QQQQ , SPY , GTU , GCS , GUT , IWM , ERY
Long-time TradingMarkets regular David Goodboy takes a deeper look at the difference between closed end funds and exchange traded funds. Read More >>

6 ETF Families - What Fits You Best?

David Goodboy - December 06, 2010
QLD , XLP , QQQQ , XLF , DOG , SPY , PSR , XLU , DBL , EEM , XLB , IWM , QQQ , PMA , FXA , IYR , FXE , VIG , EWJ , XLK , XLV , XLY , VUG , VGK , XLI , DBO , PSQ , RYF , RSU , RPV , XLG , PQZ , PBP , PYH
Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs for short, have become extremely popular over the last few years. This article provides a brief overview of the six primary ETF families so that you can choose which family and ETF best fits your strategy, outlook and investment objectives. Read More >>

Why Trade Forex? Advantageous and Disadvantageous

David Goodboy - November 17, 2010
The Forex market is booming in popularity worldwide. But is it a right fit for you? David Goodboy discusses the attraction and advantages to trading forex. Read More >>

The Rise of Triple Leveraged ETFs

David Goodboy - November 17, 2010
FAS , BGZ , BGU
Long-time TradingMarkets regular David Goodboy takes a deeper look at triple leveraged ETFs and how they can be used to boost portfolio returns. Read More >>

Protecting Profit In Volatile Times with Protective Puts

David Goodboy - June 10, 2010
BA
Every longer term, bullish stock trader dreads the profit killing spike downs that can occur when unexpected bad news is released. Here's a way to protect your profits without the potential of being stamped out by stop-losses. Read More >>