Embracing Market Changes
The market is ever-changing, both in what it fixates on and in how it moves. At times it’s earnings, at other times it’s politics, and still other times it’s the economy. Sometimes it sprints,...
View ArticleA Good Market
Every trader is different from the next in our timeframe or directional bias or risk tolerance. That’s what makes a market, so it’s a good thing. We’re also each unique individuals, so it’s no...
View Article3 Signs You Have a Home Run Trade
Here’s 3 signs you have a home-run trade on your hands: * Your initial target gets reached faster than expected. Ideally, this is also accompanied by heavy volume to confirm the move. Either way,...
View ArticleThe Simplest Way to Trade
When it comes to trading, complicated does not equate to better. So with that said, here’s a quick checklist you can use to keep your trading simple. Keep a core portfolio of positions you like. Learn...
View ArticleDay Trading Gaps
Day traders love to fade gaps, but it’s not always the right thing to do. In this video, I’ll point out some key traits of big gaps to watch out for when deciding on initiating gap-fill trades. Day...
View ArticleQuestioning the 50-day & 200-day MA’s
My recent post on Indicatoritis discussed how some traders rely on indicators incorrectly. I believe that still holds true, but I was questioned about some common moving averages on the heels of that...
View ArticleMarket Makers, Specialists, and Stops
A subscriber recently asked me: “Do you believe market makers and specialists really gun for the orders that are on the books that are only a few hundred shares, or do they only search out bigger...
View ArticleWhy Your Option Trades Fail
Frequently traders will tell me instead of trading the common, that they’re eyeing the options instead. The idea is that they can ‘control the stock’ at a much lower price, which is correct, but it’s...
View ArticleTrade Multiple Timeframes
This market has definitely favored the bulls since the June low. During that time, the S&P 500 has risen more than 11%, which isn’t bad at all in just 2 1/2 months. Every single dip has been...
View ArticleDVD Promo
Christmas is coming, so here’s a gift any trader will like: half price seminar DVD’s. If you didn’t catch me live this year in TX, NY, GA, CO, PA, NV or you won’t be in NC in two weeks (details will be...
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