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2905, 2025

FULLY FRANKED DIVIDEND PAYERS

May 29th, 2025|

Australia has the highest Dividend Yields in the world! That is according to Morningstar. Add in Franking Credits for Australia tax residents and you see why dividend paying ASX listed stocks have the highest dividend yields in the world. What are Franking Credits? Companies pay out dividends from post-tax profits. To [...]

105, 2025

High Performing Gold Stocks Surging!

May 1st, 2025|

High Performing Gold Stocks Surging! The spot gold price is up over 30% over the last 12 months. The spot gold price has surged from $2,300 USD per ounce back in April 2024, to over $3,000 USD in April 2025. The continuing narrative on wars, inflation and interest rates has [...]

1504, 2025

Trending Stocks: How to Identify What’s Hot in the Market

April 15th, 2025|

Picture this: you’re scrolling X on April 15, 2025, and a stock’s name keeps popping up—mentioned in every other post, spiking in search trends. That’s a trending stock, the market’s fleeting obsession. For instance, China’s tariff war has cooled some names but heated others, creating buzz you can’t ignore. [...]

1004, 2025

Biggest Stock Losers Today: Lessons from Daily Decliners

April 10th, 2025|

For instance, imagine last week’s market chaos: Trump’s tariffs slammed in on April 2, 2025, and by today, April 8, the biggest stock losers are bleeding—down 10-20%. As a seasoned trader, I see these drops as more than losses; they’re a crash course in resilience, especially with China’s tariff [...]

404, 2025

Stock Analysis Software: Features to Look For in 2025

April 4th, 2025|

Navigating the stock market in 2025 demands precision, speed, and insight. With volatility on the rise and opportunities shifting faster than ever, investors need more than gut instinct—they need powerful stock analysis software. Whether you're a beginner seeking simplicity or a seasoned trader chasing real-time precision, the right tools [...]

104, 2025

Biggest Stock Gainers Today: Daily Winners and What They Mean

April 1st, 2025|

For instance, picture this: the market closes, and you’re scanning the day’s action. Suddenly, a stock rockets up 15%—maybe even 50%. These are today’s biggest stock gainers, the headline-grabbers that spark curiosity and, sometimes, opportunity. However, what do these surges really mean for you as an investor? In this [...]

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WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK YOUR INVESTING?

May 29th, 2025|

VectorVest gives you all the tools to make money in the stock market and the key portfolios in the VectorVest Trading System Viewer are running hot. The Trading System Viewer can be located per the Viewers tab on the main toolbar. Once having loaded up the Trading System Viewer, sort [...]

FULLY FRANKED DIVIDEND PAYERS

May 29th, 2025|

Australia has the highest Dividend Yields in the world! That is according to Morningstar. Add in Franking Credits for Australia tax residents and you see why dividend paying ASX listed stocks have the highest dividend yields in the world. What are Franking Credits? Companies pay out dividends from post-tax profits. To [...]

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The Precision Bottom-Fishing for Explosive Profits will teach you a fast approach to make explosive gains on market bottoms. This course teaches you how to spot market bottoms and how to utilize stock screens to find the big winners. You’ll have all the information to create a solid bottom-fishing plan so you never miss another major buying opportunity. Learn More

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Russell Markham

Russell Markham

Russell Markham – Director of Education, Asia Pacific – VectorVest

Russell has more than 24 years commercial experience in financial analysis, marketing, education and training in Energy, Banking, Insurance and Financial Planning in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. He has been with VectorVest for 12 years, and is now VectorVest Australia’s Director of Education and Training. Russell has run numerous webinars and workshops over the years, along with writing the Australian weekly essays, teaching investors how to make money in the markets. Russell has been instrumental in putting together the model portfolios that VectorVest tracks for Australia.

Steve Chappell

Steve Chappell is currently the Director of Trading Systems Development for VectorVest He has taught thousands of investors how to make money in the stock market through online webcasts, investment workshops, and trade shows around the world. Mr. Chappell has also been instrumental in the development of the VectorVest University, a Web site dedicated to teaching individual investors how to maximize profits and minimize risk in the stock market. He also oversees our exciting and profitable Jockey Club, our online trading group where his Swing Trading Portfolio is up more than 43% this year!

Todd Shaffer

Todd Shaffer is the Manager of Research for VectorVest, Inc. As a lead seminar instructor for VectorVest, he has taught thousands of investors how to be more effective with the VectorVest system in both the U.S. and abroad for over 12 years.

Jim Penna

Jim Penna is the Manager of Retirement Services for VectorVest, Inc. Jim joined the VectorVest family in 2007. He spends much of his time conducting Investment Seminars and working with customers to help build the foundation for a safe and secure Retirement Portfolio. Jim is also an Options Instructor for VectorVest. Prior to joining VectorVest, Jim spent nearly 10 years working on trading desks and then as a market maker for a major trading firm. Prior to that he was a Police Officer in Norwalk, CT for 9 years. A graduate of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield CT, Jim lives with his wife and two boys in North Carolina.

Glenn Tompkins

Glenn Tompkins is a Sr. Instructor at VectorVest. You may know Glenn from his Training Tuesday, VV7 Navigation Series, where he guides new subscribers through the features of VectorVest 7. Glenn also hosts the popular YouTube series, Trending Thursday, and Hot Stocks panels.

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