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We are all going to lose at trading at some point and instead of complaining and shutting the computer down, how about sticking to your trading plan and bagging a big winner? That is exactly how those in our Inner Circle approach the market depending on the trading plan and… Read more
The Netpicks group of traders has put together a list of the best day trading tips we could give new and experienced day traders. Day trading has changed over the past decades as technology has made it easy for anybody to get involved in the markets. The pitch was you… Read more
Winning trade plans for day traders are consistently accomplishing the goals of the Spotlight Power Trader strategy which helps traders stay consistent in their approach. The key is to not try to do too much and just stay focused on achieving the overriding goals of the strategy: To quit with… Read more
The Turtle Soup trading strategy is based on the breakout trading system of the Turtles. The difference is that we want the breakout to fail when using the Turtle Soup strategy. The story of the Turtle Traders is a popular one and shows that people who have no prior financial… Read more
The cup and handle chart pattern can be a continuation pattern or can mark the turn in trend from a downtrend to an up trending market. This would make it a reversal pattern. Why is this chart pattern called a cup and handle”? Price forms a U shape pattern that… Read more
When day traders hear the closing bell, it may be tempting to shut things down and then move on with the rest of your day. But is this really the best thing to do or is there something you can do to improve your trading like logging in your trading journal?… Read more
The opening range breakout strategy (ORB) has been around for decades and is a trade taken above or below the opening range of a market. Some traders may use a predetermined price points, something Toby Crabel calls “the stretch” which is a calculation from previous trading days. Others will use… Read more
Last updated on November 9th, 2019 I have seen a disturbing trend with many retail options traders over the last year that is holding many people back from experiencing the big growth in their accounts. The issue has to do with not using proper risk management in their trading. A… Read more
A futures market that gets a lot of attention from traders in our Inner Circle, is crude oil. Crude oil futures is a very liquid market and when combined with our trading plans, can be a very consistent income generating market. You are not limited to only trading the regular… Read more
A part to sore losing in trading is loss aversion. This is part of human nature and trading really brings it out in all its glory. When we have a good trading system and it takes a series of losses, it’s easy for this to come out. Not only does… Read more
The principles that are used with A.A. can be applied to help traders who are struggling. These principles can help traders avoid falling back into the habits that have prevented them from reaching their goals: Failure to prepare for their trading day (or career) Not sticking to their trading plan… Read more
Last updated on November 4th, 2019 “An iron what?” I distinctly remember that being my reaction over a dozen years ago when I first learned what an Iron Condor options trade was. Trading long calls and puts at that point were my only strategies that I used. However, my mentor… Read more
I’ve lost count the amount of times “having a trading plan” has either been written about in this trading tips blog, or mentioned in a trading article. The reason you are inundated with “have a trading plan” by us is because it is something that if you don’t trade with,… Read more
Every market that you trade will constantly shift from balance to imbalance, consolidation ranges to directional movement looking for higher or lower price points. The most relevant and new information we have about the possible acceptance of price is by comparing the open and the market’s reaction to yesterday’s price… Read more
One of the biggest problems a trader faces is bridging the gap between trade planning and execution. How many times do we hear a trader asked if they did what they said they were going to do? How many times is the answer “No”? Getting from a strategy looking good… Read more
Trading is easy. Pick a direction. Enter the trade Reap the rewards. Really, you enter a trade and get out with a profit or a loss. Right? Seems simple enough. Well, it is simple. Just not easy. There are so many things that make up a consistently profitable trader that… Read more
We all have a logical, thinking being and an emotion based being automatically behaving inside of us. They are important and are in operation at the same time but just like in trading, the balance of power is not always equal. When these parts of ourselves are in balance, much… Read more
Trading with the trend is a viable part of any trading strategy but keep in mind that the trend will end. As a trader, it does not hurt to have a few “tricks” up your sleeve to be able to tackle different market environments. Counter trend trading is something you… Read more
There are many trading articles on this blog that can help you virtually build your own trading strategy from. From topics about moving averages and price action trading, to stop loss placements and trading journals, you can learn to trade the markets and make a living. I wanted to go… Read more
Markets and the traders that trade in each market, are constantly in a state of change. No two trades are ever exactly the same and that’s even if we’re looking at the same instrument on the same day in the same market phase. But markets evolve over time as they … Read more
13 Forex Trading Tips Every New and Experienced Trader Must KnowLast updated on November 7th, 2019 Some of the best Forex trading tips that can lead to trading success are usually the simple ones. Given that Forex market is popular for both experienced and beginning traders, you know there are quite a few tips available for all traders With low… Read more
Are You Ready For When Your Trading Strategy Begins To Fail?Markets and the traders that trade in each market, are constantly in a state of change. No two trades are ever exactly the same and that’s even if we’re looking at the same instrument on the same day in the same market phase. But markets evolve over time as they … Read more
Scale And Trail Your Trading Profits?Last updated on November 7th, 2019 Trade setups and entries are one of the most searched for topics when it comes to trading. What gets missed is the exit strategy you will use to exit your trade for profit or at your stop loss. I have a question for you: “How… Read more
Here Is How to Stop over Trading and Become a WinnerDay trading has the potential to keep you glued to the screen the entire day as you punch in and out of trades. It can actually be addicting as you watch the increase in your trading account – perhaps not so addicting when the losses come. But even with the… Read more
3 Things That Losing Day Trades Can Tell You – Are You Paying Attention?You are going to lose in trading but the trouble is, many traders make the mistake of attempting to avoid losing trades at all cost. Negative trade outcomes are a big part the trading business and for day traders, the fear of loss can paralyze them but they must accept… Read more
Lack Of Confidence Will Kill Your Trading DreamsThe success rate in terms of successful traders, by all accounts, is pretty poor. This has the potential to rip the confidence of anybody thinking of making trading an income producing activity. Trading is a performance sport and just like any performance endeavor, without confidence with what you are doing, you… Read more
90 Second Crude Oil Trade WinLast updated on November 4th, 2019 Another Crude Oil Inventory Report trade and our trading system, Counter Punch Trader, banked us (and our trading room members) a first trade winner with overall exposure time in the market of less than two minutes. This is what successfully trading for living is about – repeating… Read more
3 Principles Of Mindfulness TradingIn a post entitled Take A Break From Your Trading Screen, I touched on the benefits of shutting off your focus and letting her brain take a break. For traders, where the need of intense focus is immense, being able to step back mentally is vital. Up until the last several… Read more
Take A Break From Your Trading ScreenWe’ve all been there where trading consumes us to the point that we are living in front of the computer. “Take a break from trading” is probably something you’ve heard at least once during your trading career. It may not be time spent actually placing trades but learning and back… Read more
Is Your Trading Really Just A Hobby?There are quite a number of trading “cons” floating around the internet and people are rightly concerned about getting sucked into one of them. The Forex market seems to have a high number of “can’t miss” trading systems and the most aggressive marketing While these trading “cons” are so good… Read more
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