Automated trading algorithms transform the financial landscape, enabling investors to harness market fluctuations with unprecedented speed. By implementing trades at lightning-fast rates, these systems can reduce emotional impulses that often obstruct human decision-making. This mechanization empowers investors to maximize their gains and achieve f

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, present themselves as a popular investment choice for investors of all experience degrees. Essentially, an ETF is a type of investment product that mirrors the performance of a particular index, such as the S&P 500 or the Nasdaq 100. Comparable to individual stocks, ETFs are exchanged on public exchanges throughout t

The small-cap arena can be a volatile playground for traders seeking to capitalize on market fluctuations. Two prominent exchange-traded funds (ETFs) often find themselves in the crosshairs of short sellers: the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). Analyzing their unique characteristics, underlying holdings, and recent