Trade Ideas Blog
Santa’s Rally: Myth, Magic, or Measurable Edge For Investors?
Every year, as December winds down and the financial world wraps up for the year, a familiar phrase, Santa’s rally,…
Day Trading Tips for Beginners: 10 Core Principles Every Trader Should Know
Day trading isn’t just about quick profits or flashing charts; it’s about learning how to stay calm in the middle…
From Film to Pharma: Kodak’s Billion-Dollar Transformation Under Trump’s Manufacturing Plan
Five years after COVID-19 first shook the world, its ripple effects still strain America’s healthcare system. Hospitals and pharmacies struggle…
Smart Risk Control: Day Trading Risk Management Strategies
“I have my rules written down, but executing them when money is involved is the hard part.” That line, shared…
Why Trade Ideas Has the Most Data-Rich Charts in the Market
By: Katie Gomez Most traders judge stock charting software and charting platforms on aesthetics and community script libraries, spending hours…
The Thanksgiving Trading Playbook: Why Volume Matters More Than Price This Week
By: Katie Gomez Thanksgiving week is one of the year’s lowest-volume trading periods and one of its greatest psychological tests.…
The Holiday Crossroads – When Discipline Meets Temptation
By: Katie Gomez Thanksgiving week serves as the ultimate psychological stress test, separating traders who practice gratitude and capital preservation…
Black Friday Earnings: How to Trade Retail’s Make-or-Break Season
By: Katie Gomez Black Friday and Cyber Monday represent retail’s Super Bowl—the critical shopping period in which November and December…
The Hidden Genius of Idea Surfing
How Trade Ideas Accidentally Built the Perfect Tool for “Blink” + “Flow” — and Why Almost Nobody Realizes It Written…
California’s Prop 50 Passes: What Redistricting Politics Mean for Stock Traders
By: Katie Gomez California voters approved Proposition 50 on November 4, 2025, authorizing a controversial redrawing of congressional district maps…
5 Simple Yet Effective Tools Every Day Trader Should Master
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
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
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
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
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
Written by Guest Contributor, Shane Neagle While Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) reported adjusted revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter that…
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What Makes This Trade Great: Wayfair Earnings Short
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Barrie Einarson Well, this is one of those moments in the market where you just have to step back…