Strategies
Don’t go all-in on Palantir Technologies (PLTR)!
Don’t get FOMO’ed into the AI Hype and buy Palantir (PLTR) for short-term gains. Irk goes over PLTR’s pros and cons.
Watch Buying and Selling in Stages in Action
Buying in Stages and Selling in Stages can dramatically increase your stock portfolio’s earning potential. Learn why and what it looks like with Irk!
Never, ever panic-sell in the stock market
Many investors will panic during a market-wide stock selloff and sell their positions. Learn why you should never, EVER sell into a panic in the markets.
How much cash should I have in my stock portfolio?
With so much volatility in the markets lately, holding some cash on the sidelines is a must.
But… how much cash should you hold?
Starting a Portfolio from Scratch
You’ve paid off your credit cards, saved up some money, and are ready to invest. But… how do you even begin? Follow along as Get Irked builds a portfolio in the middle of the pandemic.
2019: Year in Review
It’s 2020! Did Irk beat the markets in 2019? What were the biggest winners and losers? How does Buying & Selling in Stages compare to holding?
Plus, EVERY move I made in 2019!
How can you make money from your cash?
Cash is king! However, uninvested cash earns you nothing. Or does it? Learn your options for cash on the sidelines.
What is Selling in Stages?
How should an investor take profits once their investment has a positive return? The High-Quality Problem.
What are Contingent Orders?
One Cancels Other (OCO) orders and Trailing Stops can help investors protect profits and get better pricing, but how do they work?
How do you pick Exchange Traded Funds and Index Funds?
Interested in investing without needing to research individual companies? Learn about Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Index Funds.
Do roboadvisers beat the market?
Can roboadvisers like SoFi and Wealthfront beat the market’s returns?
Get Irked’s Stock Shopping List
Advisers suggest keeping a stock “shopping list” for downturns, but what does it look like?
How to retire in 2019
One of Get Irked’s members asked if they should be worried about retiring this year given the market’s current fluctuations. We answered.
Has the stock market bottomed?
With the positive trading action of the past few days, many wonder – is it safe to get back in the water?
What do you do with a Fed Meeting?
Fed Meeting @ 2:00 p.m. ET
What do you do???
What’s the biggest mistake to avoid during market volatility?
We’re on pace for the worst December since the Great Depression. What’s next?
How do you trade binary events?
How do you trade a news event with only two outcomes – good or bad? Get Irked offers some tips.
How to invest in a Bear Market
Five Strategies for Survival in Seas of Red
What does a company-specific bad news event look like?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG) announced that it might be responsible for the Camp Fire in California.
How should you invest after midterm elections?
Now that the elections are over, how should you approach your portfolio for the rest of the year?
How to build a diversified portfolio
Get Irked breaks down his stocks and shows why & how he chose them
Don’t slip up on green days.
What do you do when the market bounces after a huge sell-off?
What is Buying in Stages?
How do you buy in stages and why should you do it?
How do you invest in volatile markets?
Your strategy guide following market sell-offs and bounces
Dividend Stocks and the Magic of Compounding Interest
How do dividend stocks ease the pain in market downtrends?
What is the “Three-Day Rule?”
Don’t make a move! Wait three days! But, why?
How to make a Trading Plan
Don’t gamble with your portfolio! Make a trading plan to protect your investments.
“Buy When There’s Blood in the Streets”
When everyone is selling, it may be time to start buying.
How do you improve your loss rate? Don’t be a monkey.
Believe it or not, our reaction to investing isn’t specific to humans – it also takes place in monkeys.
How to Improve your Trading and Investing – Never Stop Learning
Learning from others is the best way to improve your success rate.
