How to handle a short-term rally

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors shouldn’t lose their heads when the market starts to rally. According to him, it’s crucial to stay focused, practice restraint and take some profits. “When the stock market’s had a big short-term run—short term—don’t get carried away by the optimism,” he said. “Instead, keep your head on straight, check your … Read more

How to own tech and stay diversified, plus learning more about buybacks

Here’s our Club Mailbag email [email protected] — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can’t offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. This week’s question No. 1: I was just wondering … Read more

Best way to make regular income from stocks — plus, how to use our trade alerts

Here’s our Club Mailbag email [email protected] — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can’t offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. This week, we’re answering two questions. Question No. 1: … Read more

Too many eggs in 1 basket? How to diversify while owning a few stocks

Here’s our Club Mailbag email [email protected] — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can’t offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. This week’s question: I thought Jim mentioned having around five … Read more

Jim Cramer’s guide to investing: How to trade effectively

CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors his key strategies for making successful trades, saying it’s most important to start small, have a clear plan of action and only make intentional moves. “If you’re trying to trade, make sure you have a catalyst, an exit point where something’s supposed to happen, and then get out of the … Read more

How to start picking stocks

CNBC’s Jim Cramer advised beginner investors on how to successfully begin picking individual stocks. Stock picking is not simple and requires substantial research, he said, stressing that it’s essential not to shoot blindly. Instead, it’s wise to invest intentionally and put money into stocks and sectors you’re familiar with.   “You want to get started? … Read more

What does it mean to ‘buy and homework?’ Here’s how to get started

Here’s our Club Mailbag email [email protected] — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can’t offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. This week’s question: When you say to study each … Read more

How to use the stock ‘new high’ list

CNBC’s Jim Cramer revealed one of the methods he uses to find winning stocks: The “new high” list. This list shows stocks that are hitting new 52-week highs, and Cramer said it can be a good place to start researching worthwhile investments. “Watch for stocks that have pulled back from the new high list, especially … Read more

How to trade around a core position

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said he knows he usually tells investors to own stocks for the long haul, not trade for gains in the short-term. But trading around a core position is a basic and useful discipline, he said. When trading around a core position, investors maintain a long-term investment – the core position – but … Read more