Throughout the years we’ve been teaching people how to trade. During that time, we discovered one underlying hurdle that many face: technology. The concerns and questions around this topic vary from more basic information about computer hardware or browser support, to more in depth information on trading tools and charting platforms. As time has passed, … Read more
Trading is difficult. It’s challenging. It’s sometimes downright disastrous. But boy, is it fun. Especially when you get good at it. But like with any trade, it takes time. You can’t just wake up one day and suddenly become a pro trader. And that’s the silver lining. It means that every big fish trader started … Read more
When looking at the benefits of trading options, traders should understand that options are a versatile tool for conquering the markets. In this beginner’s guide to options, we’ll review what it means to trade stock options, what’s an option in trading, and give you an overview of how to get started trading options. By the … Read more
If as a trader you find yourself wanting to invest in stocks and commodities without actually buying stocks, trading weekly options may just be your cup of tea. Why? Well, trading weekly options can be a good way to leverage your funds and to take advantage of shifts in the price of a company. Keep … Read more
In their most basic form, buying options enables a trader the right, but not the obligation, to take some form of action, such as buying or selling shares of an underlying stock, by a specific predetermined date. There are two kinds of options – call options and put options. Likewise, there’s two sides to every … Read more
Simpler Summary As a trader, the chart is your road map, but sometimes it can be a confusing map to read. This is why traders look at different indicators and studies, to help identify times when the chart is entering a potential trade setup. One of the most successful indicators our Simpler Trading Team uses … Read more
When is Earnings Season? Earnings season comes around four times per year, and falls in the months of January, April, July and October. For the most part, the season is over about a month and a half after it starts. The meat of the reports are typically clustered together in about a 3 week period, … Read more
Simpler Summary The phrase, buy on the rumor and sell on the news, is all too common on the market floor. There’s certainly some truth to the saying as news and even rumors can affect the market. For instance, this week started with talks of more tariffs, and we ended the week with lacking numbers … Read more
Simpler Summary This week we saw a market holiday fall right in the middle on Wednesday. Additionally, this was coupled with a shortened trading day on Tuesday. Whenever we come across a trading week with a holiday right in the middle, volume dropping off shouldn’t be a surprise. This drop can cause choppiness and consolidation … Read more
There have been volumes of work centered around the theory of seasonal trades published. This is one I have used for years and have found it to be quite useful. Around the July 4th Holiday week each year the grain charts will frequently show a major move in one direction or the other. The basis … Read more