Trade Ideas Blog

Avoiding the herd mentality: Learn How to Tailor Your Investments to You

Written by Katie Gomez You’ve often heard, as a trader, that you should choose the path less taken, look for…

From Backtest to Excel: Unleash Your Data

I’ve been trading the markets for a long time – almost 20 years now. As someone who trades over 15…

How stock trading affects your mental health: Developing the trading brain

Written by Katie Gomez Analysts have long studied the psychology behind trading, focusing on aspects like ego and emotional regulation.…

Trade Ideas Unveils Groundbreaking Dashboards for Active Traders: Accessible on Any Device

Real-time Stock Scanning and Advanced Charting Tools Now at Your Fingertips, Anytime, Anywhere ENCINITAS, Calif., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Trade Ideas…

New TI Website Dashboard

Written by Katie Gomez Trade Ideas has been around for over two decades, helping its users develop into experienced, skilled…

The OddsMaker: Your Trading Superpower

I’ve been trading the markets for a long time – almost 20 years now. As someone who trades over 15…

The Power of Filter Histograms

Last week, we discussed my gap trading strategy and the capability of Trade-Ideas to normalize gaps using volatility. That’s a nice segue into…

Financial advice for Millennials and GenZ

Written by: Katie Gomez Millennials and Gen Z are experiencing a financial shift, moving away from traditional 9-to-5 jobs to…

The Neurodivergent Brain and Stock Trading: Embracing Neurodiversity as a Trader

Written by Katie Gomez People with neurodivergent brains experience the world differently. Recently, the term ‘neurodivergent’ has become a popular…

All Gaps Aren’t Created Equally

A popular stock gaps up $1 from yesterday’s close. How unusual is that? It depends, of course. A $1 gap…

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: XPON and a Favorite Scan — Daily Trend Reversals

August 26, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at XPON — and this…

What Makes This Trade Great: GENB — A Beautiful, Stress-Free Wave

August 25, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at GENB — and while…

What Makes This Trade Great: DAIC Explodes — and Keeps Handing Out Re-Entries

August 24, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas The Explosion DAIC was quiet heading into the open, then out of nowhere it…

What Makes This Trade Great: USDE Rides Bitcoin’s Fire Back Toward $77K

August 21, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at USDE — and it’s…

What Makes This Trade Great: GYGY Rips Straight Into a Trading Halt

August 20, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at GYGY — and this…

What Makes This Trade Great: CRCL Rides the Crypto Wave on a Wild Sector Day

August 19, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at CRCL — but first,…

What Makes This Trade Great: CDTG Strikes Again — and Why Trade Management Matters

August 18, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at CDTG again — this…

What Makes This Trade Great: CDTG and a Choppy but Rewarding Re-Entry

August 17, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at CDTG — one of…

What Makes This Trade Great: LFS and a Textbook VWAP Play

August 14, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at LFS — and this…

What Makes This Trade Great: FGI and the Reality of Trading Low Float Stocks

August 13, 2026

By Barrie Einarson | Trade Ideas Today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” looks at FGI — and honestly,…