It is not difficult nowadays to find an expert on how to trade and invest in the stocks, as the market is at all time highs. Lots of infomercials and websites are available as well that promise four and five figure trades via simple systems. But in fact money need not be spent to make it in the stock market.

Each bull market is different from previous ones and has different winning sectors. Similarly, within each sector there are many stocks that outdo all others and are high performers. Moreover, these big money stocks tend to outperform not only other stocks in its sector or other sectors but also the stock market as a whole. A sure method to catch big trends in the market is to know when to take a position in these high performers at the right time. Investments should be made in such stocks before their prices start their climb upwards.

With steadily rising oil price, some of the oil sector stocks are likely to become momentum stocks, whereas performance of others is close to the sector average and a few scoring under that average. It requires careful planning to find the few that outperform in a hot sector, as well as a bit of luck and loads of patience. Finally, the winner momentum stocks will attract practically all fund managers and investors.

Reaping a profit on big money stocks takes time, often several months in the least, and so a certain degree of patience is necessary. Some active traders prefer to hold a core position and trade - buy and short sell - with their remaining funds. True investors will wait for an opportunity to buy and then ride their position for a planned period, either to a target price, for a set time, or until their funds are put to better use elsewhere. Not all picks will be winners, so being nimble enough to liquidate the losers is important.

Right time can be the most important thing and often it's the differentiator between making profit or loss in the short term. A bad pick can give good returns with good timing. One needs luck to be on his side to be able to time a stock, sector or the market. However big money stocks will give huge returns because buyers will continue to grab shares for many weeks and months. One can make the best use of timing by picking up more shares of these big performers when their price dips. This will surely give a comfort of higher margin and profitability in the long run.

Big money stocks exist in bull and bear markets, but are easiest to find when times are good. In the present bull market, one needs only to read the paper or watch the news to find out which sectors are hot and which may become hot in the future. Then finding which stocks in these sectors are poised to get the most attention takes a little homework, patience and luck.

Contrary to the training systems advertised on infomericals, you need not shell out money to learn to trade and invest wisely. In order to catch big trends in the stock market, you must research to find promising big money stocks at the beginning of their bull run. Some of the oil sector stocks are likely to beome momentum stocks. Some are active traders while others are loyal to their stocks; the important thing is to absorb losses while holding out for future gains. With the right timing, a lot of patience, and a little luck, you can be successful in the stock market.