Are We Going To Crash?

almost 6 years ago by Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. @ TraderFeed

That is the question I've been hearing a lot lately.  I don't hear anyone talking about stocks running to new all-time highs.  I do hear about all the market woes, from tariffs and trade wars to discord in Europe to political turmoil in the U.S.  My job, as a trader and as an investor, is to entertain a variety of scenarios based upon the data in front of me.  As much as possible, I want to stay open minded to ...

TRADING COACH PODCAST 107 - This Trader Was So Wrong It's Scary

almost 6 years ago by Akil Stokes @ Trading Coach Podcast

There are many misconceptions about trading, from the get rich quickness part of things to the magic system/strategy side. Today's podcast shares with you a recent conversation I had with a closed-minded trader who was locked into a singular way of thinking.

How To Avoid A Runaway Freight Train

almost 6 years ago by smbcapital @ SMB Capital

In this video Steve discusses a technique he uses to avoid unnecessary large losses and at the same time stays involved in the best risk/reward trades. * no relevant positionsThe post How To Avoid A Runaway Freight Train appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

The Best Way To Trade Better Is To Trade Better Ideas

almost 6 years ago by Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. @ TraderFeed

Margie and I visited the Aros art museum in Aarhus, Denmark earlier today, where we circled the Rainbow Panorama and viewed the town landscape through a variety of colored glass walls.  The idea is to be inside a rainbow and see what the world looks like.  Indeed, the same scene gives a different ...

Jim Cramer’s Confusing Calls on Nvidia Corporation

almost 6 years ago by Dr. Duru @ Dr. Duru

The business of stock prognostication is a tough one: a lot of uncertainty abounds, markets swing through surprisingly long bouts of herd-following and counter-trend sentiments, bots and market makers can rampage through the best technical setups, and companies sometimes only disclose the minimally required information. I dare to prognosticate only with risk management as a ... Read more

Improving the odds of trading success: A conversation with Dr. Brett Steenbarger and Mike Bellafiore

almost 6 years ago by smbcapital @ SMB Capital

In this podcast from Caylum Trading Institute, Mike Bellafiore and Dr. Brett Steenbarger discuss improving the odds of trading success. You don’t want to miss it!The post Improving the odds of trading success: A conversation with Dr. Brett Steenbarger and Mike Bellafiore appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

Video of the 2018 Trade-Ideas Summit

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USE THE TIMECODE LINKS BELOW TO JUMP TO A SEGMENT 43:24 – Dan Mirkin - Innovation Pipeline 49:00 - Don Hensley - Speedtrader 52:00 – David Aferiat - State of the Company 1:00:55 – Dr. Brett Steenbarger - Boosting Your Cognitive Development 2:19:30 – Brian Shannon - Do you VWAP? 4:14:47 – Dan Mirkin - Trade Ideas IPO 4:19:03 – JC Parets - All Star Charts 5:04:55 – Kunal Desai - Bulls on Wall Street 5:51:35 – Trade Ideas Podcast Live – Dan Mirkin & Max Madaz 6:52:15 – Dr. Brett Steenbarger - Group Mentorship Session 7:44:14 – Panel: Industry Market Outlook for 2019 8:19:21 – Panel: Active Trader Outlook for 2019

The Second Derivative Is Here for the Stock Market (New Oversold Extremes)

almost 6 years ago by Dr. Duru @ Dr. Duru

AT40 = 11.0% of stocks are trading above their respective 40-day moving averages (DMAs) – 6th day of oversold period following 4-day oversold period (as low as 10.6%) AT200 = 25.5% of stocks are trading above their respective 200DMAs (as low as 26.7%) VIX = 25.2 Short-term Trading Call: bullish Commentary Time to take a ... Read more

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Stock Prices Falling Is Perfectly Normal

almost 6 years ago by JC @ All Star Charts

When the stock market is not going up, the blame game gets played. It’s a combination of shareholders losing money and media types needing something to say. It’s always someone or something’s fault and rarely described as a normal occurrence. The truth, however, is that yes, stocks falling in price is part of the regular […]The post Stock Prices Falling Is Perfectly Normal appeared first on All Star Charts.

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A Classic Oversold Bounce Leaves Behind Critical Breakdowns

almost 6 years ago by Dr. Duru @ Dr. Duru

AT40 = 13.7% of stocks are trading above their respective 40-day moving averages (DMAs) – 5th day of oversold period following 4-day oversold period (as low as 10.6%) AT200 = 30.0% of stocks are trading above their respective 200DMAs (as low as 26.7%) VIX = 20.7 (as high as 24.7) Short-term Trading Call: bullish Commentary ... Read more

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9 Charts To Keep Calm

almost 6 years ago by SA Most Popular

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'Bear Flags' Take Shape in Indices

almost 6 years ago by Declan Fallon @ Fallond Picks

Since the last update indices got their bounce but the last couple of days have seen these gains gradually erased. Over the course of the week, the entire bounce has the look 'bear flags' as part of larger measured moves lower.  Should this emerge then indices will be close to offering the long term 'buy' signals I track in the tables below every blog post I make (available on markets.fallondpicks.com for syndicated content). Last of which for all three indices was February 2016For the S&P, the measured move target is 2,585. This comes on a day of higher volume distribution with an acceleration of On-Balance-Volume lower and other technicals net bearish. However, relative performance is accelerating higher (vs Small Caps) and the index is clinging on to its 200-day MA<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-og0vJbDMY7w/W8jz8Ajsp8I/AAAAAAAAp5w/Z0K187CxdGQd...

The Final Bar: Major Market Top? (10.18.18)

almost 6 years ago by StockCharts @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

We analyze some intermarket charts to find a group of charts that are telling us the conditions are setting up for a major market top.

The Robinhood High-Frequency Trading Scandal: The Plot Thickens

almost 6 years ago by SA Most Popular

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A Lot Of College-Educated People Are Losing Money In Penny Stocks

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Retail investors can't seem to stay away from penny stocks, especially those that claim to be involved in legal marijuana or cryptocurrency....

8 ideas after you take a large loss as a trader to propel improved trading results

almost 6 years ago by Bella @ SMB Capital

I treated my dad to Game 3 between the Yankees and Red Sox last night.  I was pumped all day for the game.  Admittedly, I spent more than I should have for seats.  But I am a huge Yankees fan.  And my dad and I used to have season tickets for years before his health issues.  Even my son was ... Read MoreThe post 8 ideas after you take a large loss as a trader to propel improved trading results appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

Viewing and Reviewing Your Trading

almost 6 years ago by Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. @ TraderFeed

An excellent, successful SMB/Kershner trader I've known for years recently made a Q&A video where he shares valuable lessons from his development.  One of the important points he makes is the crucial role that review plays in honing trading skills.  I can vouch for the fact that he reviews his trading religiously every...

Can Individual Traders Succeed In Financial Markets?

almost 6 years ago by Dr. Brett Steenbarger

In any elite performance field, whether it be golfing, acting, chess, or Olympic sports, many are called and few are chosen. The proportion of participants that ultimately make a solid living from their performance is quite small. The important questions pertain to the talent, skill, and development factors that differentiate the elite few from the others...

Tricks of The Trade – Five “Rules of Thumb” To Help Improve Your Trading Performance and Consistency

almost 6 years ago by smbcapital @ SMB Capital

In this video you’ll learn about some tricks of the trade. These are basic “rules of thumb” that experienced short term traders use to attack the markets.The post Tricks of The Trade – Five “Rules of Thumb” To Help Improve Your Trading Performance and Consistency appeared first on SMB Training Blog.

Extremes Prime Prospects for Market Bounce But Oversold Conditions Loom

almost 6 years ago by Dr. Duru @ Dr. Duru

AT40 = 33.8% of stocks are trading above their respective 40-day moving averages (DMAs) (was as low 31.9%) AT200 = 47.8% of stocks are trading above their respective 200DMAs VIX = 14.0 (was as high as 15.8) Short-term Trading Call: neutral Commentary The S&P 500 is only 1.0% off its all-time high, yet extremes and ... Read more

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