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The Beginning of a New Bull Market In Stocks
almost 5 years ago by JC @ All Star Charts

People don’t like it when I tell them we’re near the beginning of a new bull market in stocks. For some reason, they prefer that cozy feeling of going to bed thinking stocks are near an important high, and they’ve somehow outsmarted the system by selling stocks in uptrends instead of buying them. I’m convinced […]The post The Beginning of a New Bull Market In Stocks appeared first on All Star Charts.

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Three Improvements You Can Make In Your Trading In 2020
almost 5 years ago by Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. @ TraderFeed

I recently met with traders at SMB Capital regarding their goals for the new year.  Here are three things that emerged from those conversations that traders can profitably focus upon for 2020:<span st...

How Professional Day Traders Evaluate News
almost 5 years ago by smbcapital @ SMB Capital

We are going to talk about how professional day traders evaluate and place trades based on a fresh news catalyst. * no relevant positionsThe post How Professional Day Traders Evaluate News appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

Peloton Extremes: How to Trade An Over-Reaction
almost 5 years ago by Dr. Duru @ Dr. Duru

Extremes in sentiment create trading opportunities. Peloton Interactive (PTON) looks like it is delivering a particularly combustible opportunity. The Commercial Over the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday,...[[ This is a content summary. Visit my site for better formatting and full content. Your visits also help support the site and keep it running! ]]

Running Your Trading As A Business
about 5 years ago by Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. @ TraderFeed

I had an interesting situation recently in which a trader wrote to me about a start-up situation.  I interpreted the email as a request for advice regarding starting up a hedge fund or other similar money management vehicle.  I responded that the initial steps were:  1) set up a viable business plan that ...

TRADING COACH PODCAST - Knowing When It's Time To Change Your Trading Style
over 5 years ago by Akil Stokes @ Trading Coach Podcast

Successful trading is a lot like successful coaching. Although, the plan that you come in with is important, what's more important is how you go about making adjustments. Today's episode takes a look at some adjustments I've made in my trading & the process in which I go through before deciding to do so.  

Island Reversals | Tom Bowley
over 5 years ago by StockCharts @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

Tom talks about Island Reversals. According to John Murphy:"An exhaustion gap occurs right at the end of the market move and represents a last gasp in the trend. Sometimes an exhaustion gap is followed within a few days by a breakaway gap in the other direction, leaving several days of price action isolation by two gaps. This market phenomenon is called the island reversal and usually signals an important market turn."

How To Trade Stocks Like A Market Wizard | Bruce Kovner Trading Style
over 5 years ago by Fallible Financial Entertainment @ Fallible YouTube Channel

Bruce Kovner retired in 2011 from Caxton Associates, the hedge fund he founded and ran for 28 years.Over that time the fund returned an average of 21 percent a year since its inception. In comparison, the SPX averaged just 11%. Kovner had only one losing year (in 94’). Before Caxton, while trading at the famous Commodities Corp, he averaged close to 90% over 10 years. Impressive numbers by any measure.Many traders know of this cab driver turned trading legend from his interview with Jack Schwager in the original Market Wizards — one of the best interviews in the book (and there are many).

Everything StockCharts: Average True Range (ATR)
over 5 years ago by StockCharts @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

Bill Shelby delves into what the ATR is, including Keltner Channels, Chandelier Exits and using Scans/Alerts with ATR.

What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Trading (SMB Trader Jacob)
over 5 years ago by smbcapital @ SMB Capital

In this video series, SMB Traders share what they wish they knew before starting to trade. Jacob discusses emotions, self awareness, risk management, and discipline while offering some advice for developing traders. * no relevant positionsThe post What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Trading (SMB Trader Jacob) appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

How To Become A Consistently Profitable Trader - Avoid This Mistake!
over 5 years ago by Fallible Financial Entertainment @ Fallible YouTube Channel

Learn more about the Fallible Trading Psychology Course here: https://macro-ops.com/psych/In this video we talk about how execution mistakes can have a negative impact in your trading returns. We also cover 3 key insights you should always remember in order to become a consistently profitable trader.***All content, opinions, and commentary by Fallible is intended for general information and educational purposes only, NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.

How to trade the Lyft IPO $LYFT
over 5 years ago by smbcapital @ SMB Capital

There are a ton of IPOs that are going to hit the market this year. It is a strategy that has edge and can bring significant and consistent profits. All of the top traders at the firm trade IPOs. In this video, Mike Bellafiore details the recent Lyft IPO with ideas on how to trade upcoming ones. * no relevant ... Read MoreThe post How to trade the Lyft IPO $LYFT appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

TRADING COACH PODCAST 158 - Avoiding The Monster Loss
over 5 years ago by Akil Stokes @ Trading Coach Podcast

Being a great trader starts with being a great risk manager. Although many are under the impression that you have to win all of the time in order to be successful. True professional traders understand that it's not about how much you win, rather the size of your average win in comparison to your average loss.

The #1 Strategy For A New Trader | Stock Trading Psychology for Success
over 5 years ago by Fallible Financial Entertainment @ Fallible YouTube Channel

"When you spot a trade opportunity and spend too much time overhinking it, often the window is already closed. And it's the chasing that ensues that gets you into trouble""Your most urgent goal if you're a new trade is to have a plan and to minimize trading errors." Today we will be discussing these tweets from Yvan of Trading Composure.

Loss Aversion And The Sunk Cost Fallacy | Cognitive Biases in Stock Trading
over 5 years ago by Fallible Financial Entertainment @ Fallible YouTube Channel

This is another video in our series Cognitive Biases in the Stock Market. If you want to know what you should do when the stock market moves against you and you just can’t close the trade cause you’ve already lost too much capital, you’re in the right place.

Linda Raschke: Market Internals and Daily Triggers (03.13.19)
over 5 years ago by StockCharts @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

World renowned trader Linda Raschke visits MarketWatchers LIVE to talk about her new book, "Trading Sardines" and share her wisdom. Linda discusses the tools she uses to maintain a top-notch track record spanning almost four decades,

How to trade Breakout Trades more Effectively (ETSY)
over 5 years ago by smbcapital @ SMB Capital

You like Breakout trades but want to trade them better and are not sure how. In this video, we provide a peak into our training methods, live from our training room in NYC, to do just that.The post How to trade Breakout Trades more Effectively (ETSY) appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

A Disciplined Approach to Investing Decisions
over 5 years ago by StockCharts @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

David Keller of Sierra Alpha Research LLC. discusses taking a disciplined approach to investing decisions versus an emotional process by using a technical checklist.

How to Make Money in a Stock that Everyone is Talking About
over 5 years ago by smbcapital @ SMB Capital

A company is in the news. It is in a hot sector. Seemingly, everyone is talking about. You have a strong idea of how the stock is going to trade based on the recent hype. But you are not sure how to make money with a trade. You know just buying it does not always work out. And often it ... Read MoreThe post How to Make Money in a Stock that Everyone is Talking About appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

Momentum Trading Explained | Nasdaq All Stars Trading System
over 5 years ago by Fallible Financial Entertainment @ Fallible YouTube Channel

Learn more about the Nasdaq All Stars here: https://macro-ops.com/allstars/Momentum Trading Explained | Nasdaq All Stars Trading SystemIn this video we talk about momentum system trading using the example of the Nasdaq All Stars. ***All content, opinions, and commentary by Fallible is intended for general information and educational purposes only, NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.


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