What Type of Trader Are You? Find Out If You’re Likely To Be A Good Trader

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Trader types van tharp
If you already trade, finding out what “type” (there are 15 types) of trader you are may reveal issues you are likely to face and possible solutions. If you are just starting out on your trading journey, knowing your trader type may save you some time, show you what to focus on, or may even reveal that your talents are better placed elsewhere. Van Tharp, a psychology professor (Ph.D.) and trading coach, has been studying…

S&P 500 Whipsawing Above Short-Term Support, Long-Term Bullish

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SP500 outlook for swing trading Oct 8 2019
The S&P 500 is whipsawing in no man’s land, just above the August swing low, and below the September swing high. The longer-term technical picture remains bullish despite the recent instability. While the S&P 500 is in a shallow rising channel since May, the whole pattern is a correction. Corrections have elevated volatility, especially near their ends. The correction may continue for some time, but the correction is expected to end with the price moving…

S&P 500 Still In Bull Market Despite Recent Sell Off

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S&P 500 analysis for oct 2 2019
Based on price action, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are still in an uptrend. There are still some high probability things that have occurred that point to higher prices over the next several months, despite the recent selloff. The rally in the first half of 2019 may be just the start of a new multi-year bull market. First, let’s look back at the things that are positive. These were posted in the…

Swing Trading Outlook for US Equities

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small caps versus large cap stock sept 25 2019
Current conditions still warrant swing trades. Discussed here is the current stock market outlook, as well as the hottest sectors right now to be looking for trades. The purpose of these swing trading outlooks is to determine how the market is moving and whether it is a good time to be actively swing trading, trading cautiously with reduced position sizes or less capital deployed, or whether it is time to sit on the sidelines. Right…

EagleFX launches full-service forex services to global traders

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EagleFX recently announced the official roll-out of its forex trading platform, a MT4 platform which provides over two-hundred assets and a plethora of tools. The firm is offering leverage up to 500x, while also featuring spreads as low as 0.1 pips. Traders will be allowed to start actively trading for profit after making a deposit as small as $10. St. Vincent – Sept 12, 2019 – EagleFX, the creation of a team of industry experts…

Is Now a Good Time to Be Swing Trading?

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S&P 500 analysis for swing trading purposes
The current conditions suggest this is a good time to be swing trading on the long side, based on the price moving with momentum toward resistance on major indexes. A common problem in trading is not trading at the right time, trading too often, or not capitalizing when opportunities are present. So with that in mind, these articles will look at the current conditions of the market and determine whether I will be putting money…

Gold Will Setup For Another Buying Opportunity, But Not Yet

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gold weekly analysis for next buying opportunity
Gold is in an uptrend after a multi-year bottoming pattern. Don’t worry about chasing the price as it moves higher. The price is likely to experience a significant pullback which will provide another buying opportunity. Here’s how to capitalize. When an asset is on the move it is tempting to jump in because our fear of missing out kicks in. Jumping in is usually an emotional guess or action, which doesn’t often end well. Wayne…

Strong Stocks with Price Momentum and How to Screen For Them

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strong price performance stocks from screener results
With the S&P 500 in limbo, pending a breakout higher or lower which will likely set the stage for the market direction over the next few months, there are still many stocks performing very well. In this article, I will go through several of them, as well as a screen/scan that can be used to find strong performing high price momentum stocks. Below are stocks at the top of the screener list. These stocks have…

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