Stocks are fungible financial instruments that represent ownership in a company. Shareholders are entitled to a proportional share of the company's assets and profits according to the number of shares they hold.
While specific trading strategies can be diverse, most traders focus on two basic ways to get returns from stocks. - Dividends: When a company performs well, it may distribute a portion of its profits to shareholders in the form of dividends - Capital gains: Shareholders can benefit from market fluctuations and make profit by selling their stocks at a higher price than they paid when buying them
Dividend stocks are shares in companies that regularly pay out a portion of their earnings to shareholders. Payments are usually made quarterly, but can also be monthly, semi-annual, or annual. Dividends are one of the key ways to earn income from stocks.
Discover top dividend stocks and get the data you need to spot new opportunities.
The "Magnificent Seven" refers to seven leading tech giants — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla. These companies are known for their innovation, market dominance, and major influence on both consumer behavior and the global economy.
Earnings per share (EPS) is a key measure of a company's profitability, showing how much profit is earned for each outstanding share. It's one of the most widely watched metrics in financial reports and is calculated by dividing net earnings by the number of shares.
On TradingView, you can explore EPS data with easy-to-understand visuals — like this chart of Apple Inc. earnings.
Beta is a measure of the risk associated with a stock, indicating how much it tends to move in relation to the overall market. It's typically compared to a benchmark like the S&P 500, which has a beta of 1.0. Stocks with a beta above 1.0 are considered more volatile than the market.
Explore our list of high-beta stocks — often favored by risk-tolerant investors seeking bold opportunities.
A stock split occurs when a company increases its number of outstanding shares without changing its overall market value. This move is typically made to improve share liquidity and make the stock more affordable to investors.
For example, in August 2022, Tesla executed a 3-for-1 stock split, giving shareholders three shares for every one they previously held.
It's always smart to test your stock trading skills before stepping into the real markets. On TradingView, you can do that with our Paper Trading feature — just click the Paper Trading icon on the trading panel and start practicing your strategies.
Want to sharpen your timing too? Try our Bar Replay tool to simulate past price movements.
Stock prices move based on a mix of company performance, economic factors, and investor sentiment. A strong earnings report might lift a stock, while scandals or poor results can pull it down. Broader influences like interest rates, global events (e.g. COVID-19), and even social media hype — like the GameStop frenzy — can cause sharp swings, sometimes regardless of fundamentals.
Both logic and emotion drive the market, so staying informed is key. Use these tools to track trends and prepare for shifts: - Economic, earnings, and dividend calendars - Stock Screener and Heatmap - Real-time market news
Deciding what stocks to buy or sell can be a tricky task — markets can be extremely volatile, and are sometimes influenced by unpredictable events. The best way to find a good investment is to do a thorough research. Here on TradingView you can: - Browse stocks in the Stock Screener, applying multiple filters and setting necessary values - Analyze sector dynamics in our Stock Heatmap - Explore stock trading ideas and find inspiration in fellow traders' strategies
Stocks are traded on stock exchanges, e.g. Nasdaq, NYSE, Euronext — and the easiest way to buy them is through an online broker. To get started, open a brokerage account, complete the required steps, and begin trading. You can even trade stocks directly from TradingView charts by connecting to your preferred broker.
Before jumping in, make sure to do your research: use chart-based technical analysis or explore fundamentals with our Economic Calendar and news feed. Assess risks, test your strategy, and be prepared for any outcome.
Meme stocks are shares that surge in popularity thanks to meme culture and platforms like Reddit and X. They've become a symbol of retail traders pushing back against Wall Street — but they also draw in hype-fueled investors chasing quick wins.
With community participation, prices of these stocks may skyrocket or crash in a short time, adding uncertainty to the market. Explore the most volatile stocks on TradingView — just to do your own research before diving in.
Blue-chip stocks are shares of large, well-established companies with strong reputations, steady earnings, and a history of stability. They often pay regular dividends and have long-standing market presence — think Apple, Microsoft, or American Express.
Value stocks are shares trading below their intrinsic value, often offering potential for long-term gains. These are typically established companies considered undervalued based on financial benchmarks or comparisons.
Undervaluation can happen for several reasons — from negative public sentiment to industry challenges or broader market dips.
Volume is the total number of shares traded during a specific time period. Traders watch it closely — high volume stocks often mean greater liquidity and stronger market activity. In technical analysis, volume is key for assessing the strength behind price movements.
Market hours vary by country but generally run from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. In the U.S., major exchanges like the NYSE and Nasdaq are open from 09:30 to 16:00, excluding holidays.
But trading isn't limited to these hours. Pre-market sessions can start as early as 04:00, while after-hours trading typically runs until 20:00, depending on your broker.
With TradingView, you can monitor stocks beyond regular hours. Check out our pre-market gainers or after-hours losers to build smarter strategies ahead of the bell.
A stock market is a platform where companies sell their shares of equity to raise capital, and investors buy them to gain voting rights or potentially profit from capital gains and dividends. Stock markets also facilitate the trading of existing shares, which allows individuals and institutions to speculate on company performance.
Besides helping companies to raise funds and investors — to profit from market movements, stock markets also play a key role in price discovery: the collective actions of buyers and sellers determine the value of companies. Additionally, stock markets promote corporate transparency by requiring public companies to meet regulatory standards and disclose financial information. As an economic indicator, stock market performance reflects investor sentiment and broader economic conditions.
Today, Spanish companies with the most volatile stocks are: - Pharma Mar SA (36.09%) - Parlem Telecom Companyia de Telecomunicacions SA (17.65%) - Vanadi Coffee SA (12.30%)
Check out the full list of the most volatile stocks on the market to find unexpected opportunities.
Today, the Spanish companies that have lost the most in stock price are: - Pharma Mar SA (-21.56%) - Altia Consultores S.A. (-4.93%) - Repsol SA (-4.31%)