Category Archives: Stock Trading

Should I Re-Enter a Trade Right After a Loss?

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The price hits your stop loss resulting in a losing trade…but then you see the price immediately start moving in your direction again. Do you take another trade? How we act in this situation is a significant determinant of our overall success. In this article, I’ll discuss when you should jump right back in, and when you shouldn’t. Including, whether you should jump back in after a winning trade. Re-Entering a Trade Depends on Trend…

Multiple Ways to Trade the Head and Shoulders Chart Pattern

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The head and shoulders is a common technical analysis reversal pattern, showing that the price trajectory of an asset may be changing. Learn the pros and cons of the pattern, how it can be used for analysis and some different ways to trade it. Also, learn about the not-often-discussed head and shoulders continuation pattern. Price is the ultimate indicator. It always shows when a reversal is under way. A reversal is a transition from an…

Top Trader’s Magic Formula Investing Strategy

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The Magic Formula is an investing strategy designed by Joel Greenblatt, a professor and former hedge fund manager. According to Mr. Greenblatt, the strategy averaged returns of 30%/year. Learn the strategy below. Also addressed is whether the strategy still works (and whether Greenblatt’s numbers are accurate), potential variations of the strategy, and things to consider when utilizing the magic investing formula. Greenblatt is an American professor and former hedge fund manager who attained respectable profits…

4 Common Trading Questions From New Traders, Answered

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Most new traders starting out have similar trading questions. While strategies and trading psychology are tackled at a later stage, new traders typically want to know: Can successful short-term trading actually be done? Can it provide a living/income? How long does it take to become profitable? How does one get started? I recently received these question in the form of an email from a new trader. I liked his versions of the questions because they…

Reducing the Risk of Catastrophic Trading Losses (It Happens! Are You at Risk?)

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Risk management and/or stop loss orders aren’t always effective, which could mean bigger losses than expected. See why and how you may be risking more than you think. See real-world examples where short-term traders got annihilated. Then, see how to reduce the chances of it happening to you. This article is not intended to scare people away from trading. I trade and love it. Rather the article is intended to point out potential vulnerabilities in…

Quit Your Job to Day Trade? Steps and Expectations

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Want to quit your job to day trade? It’s feasible, but go through these steps, and know what to expect, before you quit your day job. In 2005, fresh out of university, I saw a job posting from a day trading firm. With a fascination for the markets, I applied. Three interviews later I was given the opportunity to attend training. Most people that applied didn’t make it to training, and about 90% of those…

Learn to Swing Trade Stocks – 17 Video Course

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Download the Stock Market Swing Trading Video Course. 17 videos that include stock market basics, as well as versatile strategies showing you how to swing trade the stock market efficiently and effectively whether prices rise or fall. Created by Cory Mitchell, CMT To read comments and testimonials, check out the Course’s permanent page. Below is the Course summary. The Stock Market Swing Trading Video Course provides everything new and experienced swing traders need to be…

Financial Legislation Can Indicate Market Turns

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Financial legislation might mean something different than most investors believe. Significant changes in financial legislation have often been associated with major market turning points. By Elliott Wave International A stock market warning has just developed for those who are bullish. Here’s what I’m talking about (CNBC, May 22): The House voted May 22 to pass the biggest rollback of financial regulations since the global financial crisis. In a nutshell, lawmakers want to get rid of…

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