Bullish, bearish, chop… ETFs are your edge! Many traders overlook the Exchange Traded Funds otherwise known as ETFs. But what does ETF really mean? Until you grasp what symbols make up an ETF and how to trade ETFs, you’re going to be missing out on some great opportunities. What Are ETFs? An ETF is a … Read more
Day trading is the buying and selling of securities within the same day and often at multiple points throughout the day. As a day trader, you rely on indicators and real-time information for quick decision making – when to enter (or buy) and exit (or sell). But how do you choose the right day trading … Read more
When people think about trading, many immediately think of swing trading. But day trading has also become very popular. If you’re considering jumping into the markets, you may be researching swing trading vs. day trading to find the right fit. Let’s go over how swing trading and day trading work, how they differ, and how … Read more
When it comes to trading, we all want to make money, but there are a few different ways to go about it. A lot of it can depend on your personality, your time horizon, or how much time you can dedicate to the act of trading. For me, options have never worked very well, but … Read more
Day trading is the buying and selling of securities within the same day using short-term changes in price. This is different from other trading styles like swing trading, which relies on overnight changes and can sometimes last up to a few weeks. Many day traders start as swing traders and make the switch. Others enjoy … Read more
Let’s talk indicators. Specifically, momentum oscillator indicators. There are three directions a market can go: up, down, and sideways. Most momentum indicators are designed to work in either trending markets or choppy, sideways markets. Therefore, it’s important as traders that we have both of those scenarios covered with what we consider to be the best … Read more
When I’m scanning for stocks poised to far outpace the broader markets, I have a checklist of characteristics that these stocks must possess. Is the company in a growth mode with strong year over year earnings? Is it in a strong industry group where other stocks are rising higher than the markets? The stock’s chart … Read more
Since coming out in 2019, it seems like a new Micro E-mini futures contract is added to the CBOE every month. It started with the main indices, but now we have crypto, crude, aussie/dollar etc. My prayers have been answered! But now I wonder what will be added next – coffee & corn Micro E-mini? … Read more
My trading changed for the better when I committed to making option credit spreads my primary focus. Though they can be complicated on the surface, trading credit spreads can be a consistent and low-stress way of seeing trading results. After years of struggling with other strategies, learning how to sell options allowed me to carve … Read more
Day trading has become a popular type of trading and definitely has its advantages. A pattern day trader (PDT) is a regulatory designation for someone who executes at least four trades a day, over five days, from the same account. As a PDT, you must follow the pattern day trader – or PDT – rule. … Read more