David Schamens is a seasoned business executive with over 22 years of experience operating within the financial services industry. Schamens is currently the CEO of TradeStream Analytics, Ltd.
Bitcoin Basics: How to Buy and Invest
Buying bitcoins are the easiest way to take advantage of their investment opportunities. Several predictable factors affect cryptocurrency at the moment. Some of the most notable are the high transaction fees resulting from an inordinate amount of transactions. Another factor is just how new the market is. Both expect to see improvement with market maturity.
E-Commerce: A Must for Your Business
Given the sheer size and power of the internet today, doing business throughout this massive platform is a must in order to find success, no matter how big the company. E-commerce (or electronic commerce) refers to the buying and selling of products online, which provides a convenience to all customers, allowing them to browse, decide, and checkout with just a few mere clicks of the mouse.
The Most Influential FinTech Professionals Today
Financial technology, or “FinTech”, is an industry that requires constant innovation and change from its most prominent leaders, and thus a need for sources of inspiration for those just entering the field. There are many professionals in financial technology that have solidified their names as some of the most successful and trustworthy, but below are the most noteworthy in recent years.
Planning Your Finances for Future Investing
Investing is essential if you want to reach your financial goals. There are many people who never invest for the future, and with the cost of housing increasing in many parts of the country for example, some people are already having trouble simply paying their bills.
In order to have a solid financial plan, you need to invest in areas that you are comfortable with. In addition, you need to have an emergency fund and little debt before you begin investing.
Surviving a Market Crash and Preparing Financially
The term ‘crash’ can quickly cause panic among financial experts and stockholders, but they do happen from time to time, and can vary in size. It’s something that all investors should be prepared for at all times given how suddenly crashes can occur.
Take for example, the fact that we are currently in a bull market going eight years strong. History has shown that markets get ahead of themselves just before a crash. With that said, understand how you can best prepare for a market crash and sur...
How to Foster an Ethical Workplace
Incorporating your own values in your business is a priority for many. As a leader in the corporate world, it’s important to define your company by what you believe in, what you are passionate about, and how you wish to lead your employees. This directly translates to an unspoken code of ethics among your team (though a written handbook should still be included), and a mutually respect for company goals.
Ethics are extremely important within the workplace in order to foster respect among you ...
Tradestream Analytics And David W. Schamens Announce Lower Latency Data Feeds
Tradestream Analytics, a comprehensive trading platform for stocks, options and e-mini futures announced today that it has improved software performance with lower latency data feeds. The company has improved data feed speed for its proprietary and institutional trading clients.
David W. Schamens, owner of TradeStream Analytics said, “In the competitive world of U.S. equities, futures and options trading, especially with our international clients, data speed has become a deciding factor. Late...
How You Can Improve Your Decision-Making Skills
Sharpening your decision-making skills is something that may seem trivial for those in leadership positions. However, to consider yourself “above” this, justifying that your current position validates these skills, is only preventing you from improving them.
CEOs and business leaders typically apply a tested and proven process when they are forced to make difficult decisions, developed based on their personal skills and interests. These processes are unique to them, and have inspired others t...
Growth After Success in the World of Leadership
Speak with any successful person and they will explain the difficulty of maintaining focus and dedication once a certain level of success has been achieved. The next challenge is finding a way to improve your already established skills. Never settle for what you have already achieved. You may risk getting complacent.
Pocket Banker: The Best Personal Finance Apps
Keeping track of your finances is easier than ever with all the technology that’s at your fingertips. There are apps that help you create a budget and apps that keep track of your spending so that you can see where you might need to cut back during the week or month. Some apps have better features than others depending on exactly why you need assistance with your personal finances.
Stocks 101: Tips for New Investors
Have you saved up some money that you would like to grow, but the paltry interest rates at the bank just aren’t cutting it for you? Maybe you’ve considered investing in stocks, but the complicated capital markets seem to be a mystery. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
The Value of Casual Mentorship
Working with a more experienced colleague for the purpose of education and improvement can be vexatious for some people. While every party involved in a mentorship program has achieved success by joining the business world, the less experienced still have things to learn.
Online Brokers to Help New Investors
Taking the first step in any hobby or field is a daunting experience. Not knowing the nuances of a new activity can deter many people from even starting, especially in the world of investing.
Leadership Mistakes to Understand and Avoid | David Schamens
In order to best avoid mistakes, aside from maintaining self-awareness, one must recognize some of the most commonly made mistakes in leadership.
3 Things to Ask Yourself as a Day Trader | David Schamens
Professionals in the world of stocks and investing fully understand how hectic a normal day is.