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Simplify Your Trading Strategy with 2 Moving Averages

As a trader, managing risk is crucial for long-term success in the stock market. While countless indicators and strategies are…

The Cross and the Candlestick: Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Finance on Good Friday

By Katie Gomez Good Friday is upon us, and even if you don’t celebrate, it is still an important day…

A Swing Trader’s Guide to Identifying Profitable Setups

In the ever-changing stock market landscape, swing traders must remain vigilant and adaptable to identify profitable setups. This blog post…

Unlocking the Power of Low Float Opening Range Breakouts: A High-Quality Trading Setup

By Jamie Hodge Are you looking for a reliable and potentially lucrative trading setup? Look no further than the low…

Planting the Seeds of Success: Spring Strategies for Novice Stock Traders

By Katie Gomez Springtime is upon us again, a time of rebirth, reflection, and renewal. As traders, this season is…

Mastering Your Trading Day Prep: A Proven Process for Identifying

By Andy Lindloff High-Quality Swing Trade Setups Successful trading begins long before the market opens. Developing a consistent and effective…

4 Steps to Effective Capital Allocation in Day Trading

By: Shane Neagle Gaining proficiency in capital allocation is essential to a trader’s success in the fast-paced world of day…

What Traders Should Be Giving Up this Spring: Extending the Practice of Lent to your Finances

By Katie Gomez Lent, the season of reflection and self-denial, offers an unexpected template for traders seeking to refine their…

“Mastering the Markets, One Second at a Time: The 5 Second Rule for Traders”

By Katie Gomez Many motivational speakers and their teaching are seen as trite or cliche, words that often struggle to…

Green Beer and Green Stocks – Profits to Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day

By Katie Gomez As the famous Irish proverb goes, “It’s when the saints go marching in.” And every March 17th,…

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"

Chasing the Next Runner: The AIOS Setup

May 1, 2026

By Barrie Einarson Hello everyone, Let’s talk about a real interesting one from today—AIOS—because this wasn’t your typical trade driven…

What Makes This Trade Great: Wayfair Earnings Short

April 30, 2026

This is Barrie Einarson with today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Great. The market was higher today, with the…

What Makes This Trade Great: AKAN’s Independent Run

April 29, 2026

By Barrie Einarson AKAN is a perfect example of a stock that starts with a sector catalyst… and then completely…

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

April 28, 2026

By Barrie Einarson One of the most overlooked edges in trading isn’t just identifying a setup—it’s knowing when to re-enter.…

What Makes This Trade Great: SGMT and the Re-Entry Advantage

April 27, 2026

Let’s take a look at SGMT, because this is another fantastic example of why you should never overlook the re-entry…

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

April 24, 2026

I know I talk about this quite a bit, but today gave us another excellent example of why the re-entry…

What Makes This Trade Great: TRT’s Low-Float Explosion

April 23, 2026

Today’s standout trade? TRT—and this is a textbook example of why momentum traders pay close attention to volume and float.…

What Makes This Trade Great: FGI Short Opportunity

April 22, 2026

In today’s session, we saw something that newer traders often question—and that’s the presence of short opportunities even when the…

What Makes This Trade Bad, Not Good: The Hidden Risk Behind a Perfect Breakout

April 21, 2026

Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas, and I want to walk through a trade that looked good on the surface…

The Power of the Re-Entry: Catching the Real Move After the Shakeout in VNCE

April 20, 2026

Barrie Einarson here with today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Great, and I want to take a closer look…