Trade Ideas Blog

Embracing Authenticity in Stock Trading: Harnessing Intuition, Vulnerability, and Self-awareness to Be a Successful Trader

By: Katie Gomez Comparison is not the key to growth; putting yourself down, doubting yourself, and comparing your journey to…

Trading In Times of Uncertainty

In a world filled with economic ups and downs and geopolitical tensions, uncertainty can make even seasoned investors uneasy.  However,…

Outsmarting Your Ego: Competing with Yourself for Long-Term Trading Success

By: Katie Gomez Competition is all around us, from the sports games we go to, the tournaments we enter our…

Celebrating Back to School Season by Going Back to Basics in Trading

By Katie Gomez As the summer winds down and the crisp air of autumn approaches, the back-to-school season brings a…

Celebrate Book Lovers Day: 3 Books Every Stock Trader Should Read This Summer

By: Katie Gomez Have you been doing your summer reading? We all dreaded hearing this phrase as children on summer…

Companies Filling IPOs in Summer 2024

The summer of 2024 is bustling with initial public offerings (IPOs), where new companies are entering the market. From technology…

Navigating the Summer Doldrums: How to Overcome Slowdowns and Stay Productive

By: Katie Gomez The summer doldrums, also known as the summer blues or seasonal slump, refer to a period of…

The Psychology of Paper Trading vs. Real Trading

Have you ever dreamt of making huge profits in the real market? If yes, then it’s essential to understand the…

Beat the Market Heat: Strategies for Keeping a Cool Head in a Sizzling Stock Market

By: Katie Gomez Just as it can be tempting to play hooky and go to the beach during a heat…

Trading Transformation: Mastering Markets with Real-Time Simulation Techniques

In the world of trading, where markets are dynamic and opportunities are fleeting, the ability to adapt and make informed…

5 Simple Yet Effective Tools Every Day Trader Should Master

December 12, 2024

By: Shane Neagle In the fast-paced world of day trading, getting the right tools in your kit can be the…

Unveiling The Power of My Favorite Scan: How DWAC Made the Trade Great

January 17, 2024

Hey there, fellow traders and market enthusiasts! It’s Barrie Einarson from Trade Ideas, back with today’s edition of “What Makes…

6 Strategies for Maximizing Profits in Day Trading

January 10, 2024

By: Shane Neagle Have you ever pondered what elevates certain day traders above the rest?  Within the stock market’s ever-changing…

Out With the Old, In With the Gold: Precious Metals Stocks Set to Shine in 2024: Out With the Old, In With the Gold

December 28, 2023

By Katie Gomez The stock market offers substantial rewards, but savvy investors recognize that trading extends beyond equities. Precious metals…

4 Key Risk Management Factors When Day Trading

October 18, 2023

Written by Shane Neagle Can traders really navigate the unpredictable waters of day trading and come out ahead? Absolutely, and…

Micron Drops After Forecasting Wider Than Expected Loss

September 29, 2023

Written by Guest Contributor, Shane Neagle While Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) reported adjusted revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter that…

Daily "What Makes This Trade Great"

What Makes This Trade Great: Let the AI Re-Entry Do the Work

January 16, 2026

By Barrie Einarson In today’s What Makes This Trade Great, I want to highlight an important concept that often gets…

What Made This Trade Great: IBRX and the Power of Re-Entry

January 15, 2026

One of the biggest advantages traders have when using AI-driven alerts is context—and today’s IBRX trade is a perfect example…

What Makes This Trade Great: Using AI the Right Way with ALTS

January 14, 2026

By Barrie Einarson One of the most common questions I get lately is: “Barrie, how are you using the Trade…

What Makes This Trade Great: XAIR and the Power of Re-Entries

January 13, 2026

One of the decisions I’ve made recently with our AI strategy is to focus exclusively on re-entries—and today’s trade in…

What Makes This Trade Great: The Power of the Re-Entry 🎯

January 12, 2026

Hello everyone,Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas, with another edition of What Makes This Trade Great. Today’s example comes straight…

What Makes This Trade Great: PCRX Short 🔽

January 9, 2026

One of the biggest challenges traders face isn’t finding the trade — it’s staying in it long enough. Today’s example,…

What Makes This Trade Great: ERAS

January 8, 2026

This morning, ERAS caught my attention straight out of the gap scanner, and it’s shaping up to be a really…

What Makes This Trade Great: MNTS and the Power of Re-Entry

January 7, 2026

By Barrie Einarson One of the biggest mistakes traders make is assuming that the first alert is the only opportunity.…

What Makes This Trade Great?

January 6, 2026

$TIL and the Power of the Trading Room Good morning everyone,Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas with today’s edition of…

What Makes This Trade Great: Watching Energy After the News

January 5, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s What Makes This Trade Great isn’t about a single entry or exit—it’s about…