Trade Ideas Blog

Investing vs. Trading: What is the best platform for you to make money?

Written by Katie Gomez Investing and trading often are used interchangeably, but the two processes are inherently different. Generally, investing…

The Era of the Side Hustle: Learn How to Become an Affiliate

By Katie Gomez Over the last decade, people have been spinning straw into gold by turning their side hustles and…

The Ultimate Guide to Investing for Millennials: How to start building your portfolio

Written by Katie Gomez Participating in the stock market is not for the faint of heart, but it is also…

Making Sense of Cryptocurrency: A Millennial’s Guide to Investing in Bitcoin and Beyond

Written By Katie Gomez Everyone has heard of cryptocurrency by now. In the last decade, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become…

The Power of Compound Interest: Why Millennials should start Investing Now

By Katie Gomez Millennials need to start taking control of their finances to set themselves up for a strong future.…

Scanner vs. Screener: The Make or Break Difference traders must know

Written by Katie Gomez One difference between becoming a good and great trader is the willingness to conduct further research…

Risks and Rewards: Understanding Stock Market Volatility

By Katie Gomez Knowledge is power when it comes to success in the stock market because before, you must learn…

Financial habits you need to practice in 2023

Written by Katie Gomez January is usually the most productive month of the year, with people still practicing their new…

How to save money right now: Editing your budgets for 2023 

By Katie Gomez If you feel this last year has just been one neverending drain of income, you’re not alone.…

Maximizing your Returns through Stock Trading:  A Quick Guide 

Written by Katie Gomez Learning the market and developing your trading skills is where every trader must start. However, over…

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: 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…

SPY at $700 — From Resistance to Reality

April 17, 2026

By Barrie Einarson Well, this is one of those moments in the market where you just have to step back…