Once a student has the knowledge and confidence needed to trade, they need the ability to identify a candidate to buy or sell. The Market Research portion of The Dedicated Trader helps fulfill this need, as it offers a multitude of avenues that can be used to find a potentially profitable trade.

The Market Research section of The Dedicated Trader is divided into five main sections. The material is accessible by clicking on any of the links in the main body of the page or by a subdivided menu on the left side of the page. Clicking in either place will allow the user to view the material they desire within a matter of seconds.

The Market Research section contains: Today's Markets, Quotes and Charts, Company Research, Market Calendars and Earnings Center. Each has specific information designed to help a trader take the next step into the market or make a more informed decision about stocks and options that can be traded.

Today's Market provides the hot news of the day and explains the factors that may be driving the market. This portion of the website is updated throughout the day. Every half hour a new piece of information is added to the site, allowing the trader who uses the Market Research section a chance to stay ahead of the curve.

Quotes and Charts offers users a forum by which they can locate stock and options quotes. The quotes come with all the crucial information that's needed to make wise and proper choices, which keep a user safer and potentially more profitable.

Company Research brings up-to-date company profiles to light. More than 8,000 stocks are profiled, meaning there are no stones unturned. It's easy to find company news and identify earnings announcements at this site.

Market Calendar contains scheduled economic and Federal Reserve news. This portion of the site enables traders to keep current and be aware of the news that may be coming down the road.

Earnings Center: This portion makes it easy to determine when a company will make its quarterly earnings announcement.

The Market Research section of The Dedicated Trader makes it easier to get the information you need to trade smarter.