Trade Ideas Blog

4 Ways to Use Volume Analysis in Futures Trading

By: Shane Neagle Price action is the dominant factor in trading, especially in futures trading. Price action is good, but…

Citadel Securities: The Invisible Hand Behind Retail Trading

By: Katie Gomez While retail traders might think they have complete free will and autonomy in their trades, it seems…

Mother’s Day Stock Market Surge: How $34.1 Billion in Spending Impacts Investors

By: Katie Gomez  Although it takes place outside market hours, Mother’s Day is one of the most impactful holidays of…

The Trader’s Guide to Cinco de Mayo: Uncovering Overlooked Market Opportunities

By: Katie Gomez While many Americans associate Cinco de Mayo with festive celebrations and margaritas, this holiday—commemorating Mexico’s 1862 victory…

Star Wars Day Trading: May 4th Be with Your Portfolio 

By: Katie Gomez May 4th be with you, traders! As lightsabers illuminate the galaxy on May 4th, investors can find…

Practice Before You Play: The Importance of Simulated Trading

By: Katie Gomez Practice makes perfect, a saying as old as time, yet many forget its value. As children, we…

Trump’s “Liberation Day”: Market Implications of a New Tariff Era

By: Katie Gomez Seventy days into his new term, President Trump has declared a new holiday—one that won’t get your…

Trump’s Battle Against Naked Short Selling: Regulatory Shifts and Market Implications

 By: Katie Gomez  Donald Trump has declared an all-out offensive against naked short selling aligning his resources to ensure the…

The Fourth Turning: How the 80-Year Cycle Predicts Economic Transformation Under Trump’s Second Term 

By: Katie Gomez As markets swing wildly and economic uncertainty grips the nation, a provocative historical theory may offer insight…

Hidden Easter Eggs: The Market Opportunities Most Investors Are Missing This Holiday

By: Katie Gomez Everyone loves a good Easter egg hunt, using your keen eye to find the prize others missed.…

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…