Stocks

The bid-ask spread is the price difference between the bid price and the ask price for a security. Narrow bid-ask spreads are a sign of high liquidity and can make a big difference in your P/L when trading options contracts.

Reverse stock splits decrease the number of shares outstanding for a company. There is no change in equity or market value when a company splits its stock.

Curious about the term "dead cat bounce?" This video explains everything you need to know. (No cats were harmed in the making of this video).

Learn what a stock gap is, why they happen, and how you can identify them on a chart.

Gaps occur when a stock's overnight price action moves substantially higher or lower. Learn more about what it means to "fill the gap."

Stock splits increase the number of shares outstanding for a company. There is no change in equity or market value when a company splits its stock.