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Optimize Expectancy with Volatility-Adjusted Targets
This is the 4th installment of our series on trading with a backtested system. The series uses the features of…
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The 2 x 2 Decision Box for Determining a Good Trading System
I’ve been caught red-handed with a smaller picture for evaluating a good trading system that excluded other, equally valid possibilities.…
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2 Elements of Good Backtesting Results
We’re not the only ones on the subject of backtesting in the new year. Today Price Headley points to the…
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AAPL and the I-Phone – Take a Look
OK. News of the Apple I-Phone broke today by none other than Steve Jobs who thinks they’ll sell 10 million…
Read MoreTrading with The Odds Maker in 5 Steps
‘- Or without it in 10. Trade-Ideas is on the road again today performing a dog and pony show on…
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StockTickr and Trade-Ideas:
The life of a trader can be a solitary one against the market. Many belong to forums/chat to swap trading…
Read More2007 Stock Market Holidays
2007 Stock Market Holidays New Year’s Day January 1, 2007 Tribute to former US President Gerald Ford January 2, 2007…
Read MoreThe Best of Trade-Ideas Blog (According to Time Magazine’s Person of the Year) Pt. 2
I can’t believe how fast this new year is going. Yesterday seemed like so 2006… And with the first bad…
Read MoreThe Best of Trade-Ideas Blog (According to Time Magazine’s Person of the Year)
That “PoP” sound from the champagne bottle is for you dear reader. As we celebrate what’s been accomplished in 2006,…
Read MoreWhat else is there to do this weekend? Trade-Ideas Contest
The response to our strategy contest and IPod giveaway is underwhelming. If you thought you’d pass on this contest due…
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Investing for retirement in your 20s and 30s: How to Retire Early Without Working 9 to 5
Written by Katie Gomez Every day, more and more Millennials and Gen Z individuals are choosing to forgo the traditional…
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Daily Trading Goals Are Terrible
To be successful in any performance-related activity, such as trading, goal-setting is crucial. But not just any goal—not all goals…
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Getting Over Imposter Syndrome as a Trader
Written by Katie Gomez Humans are complicated creatures. We are blessed with the urge to improve, grow, and learn, yet…
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Vacation Trading 101: How to Enjoy Your Summer Vacation Without Sacrificing Your Trading Profits
Written by Katie Gomez August is a universal vacation month, especially in Europe. As a result, traders often see a…
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Evaluating Your Trading Strategy:The Importance of the Equity Curve
When determining how well a trading strategy is likely to perform in the real world, there’s no better measure than…
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Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Walk Away: Applying Poker Logic to Your Stock Portfolio
Written by Katie Gomez As traders, we aim to protect our assets and portfolios. Often, the safest way to do…
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Quality vs. Quantity: What Should Traders Focus On?
Written by Katie Gomez There are polarized views on the importance of quantity vs. quality in stock trading. Which is…
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Is there a right way to invest? How to shift your thinking when it comes to long-term investing
Written by Katie Gomez The number-one question everyone asks is: ‘What should I invest in to make the most money?…
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Your TIPro Brokerage+ to ETrade Account Connection
We wanted to give you a heads-up about some important changes happening this weekend at our broker partner ETrade. Don’t…
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The True Impact of Partial Profits
Many traders face a dilemma when a trade quickly turns profitable: should they scale out of the trade to secure…
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