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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

The Impact of Social Media on Stock Prices: The Rise and Risk of Meme Stocks

Written by Katie Gomez Social media has undeniably shaped various facets of modern life, but one overlooked area where it’s…

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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! 🚀

February 13, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Hello everyone, Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas with today’s edition of what makes…

What Makes This Trade Great: FSLY Defies Market Gravity

February 12, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Hello everyone! Barrie Einarson here with today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Great.To…

UPB: When Reality Replaces EmotionBy Barrie Einarson

February 11, 2026

This is a perfect example of why I always say — the first move is emotional, the second move is…

What Makes This Trade Great: NKTR

February 10, 2026

Today’s What Makes This Trade Great spotlight goes to NKTR, and this one came straight from our AI 🔥 NKTR…

What Makes This Trade Great: Using AI as a Watchlist, Not a Crutch

February 9, 2026

By Barrie Einarson Today’s What Makes This Trade Great is a perfect example of how I actually use our AI…

What Makes This Trade Great: Finding a Strong Short on a Ripping Market DayBy Barrie Einarson

February 6, 2026

On days when the overall market is ripping higher, it’s easy to assume that short opportunities are off the table.…

What Makes This Trade Great: Let the Weakness Do the Work

February 5, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas When the broader market is clearly under pressure, there’s no need to overthink it…

What Makes This Trade Great: EGHT Earnings Pop and the VWAP Test

February 4, 2026

In today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Great, we had a clean little earnings play flagged by our Trade…

What Made This Trade Great: Letting the Market Lead the Way

February 3, 2026

By Barrie Einarson I don’t normally show two-minute charts in these videos, but today they told a story that was…

What Makes This Trade Great: CATX

February 2, 2026

CATX is a great example of how parabolic moves create opportunity—if you’re patient and disciplined. After a tremendous move higher,…