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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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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.…

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"

ELMT and the Value of the Re-Entry

June 1, 2026

By Barrie Einarson One of the most important lessons traders can learn is that missing the first entry doesn’t mean…

What Makes This Trade Great: Sometimes the Best Trade Is the Easiest One

May 29, 2026

Hello everyone, Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas with another edition of What Makes This Trade Great. To Subscribe to…

What Made This Drone Trade Great

May 28, 2026

By Barrie Einarson Good morning everyone, Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas with another edition of What Makes This Trade…

ASTC Explodes 560% — Why Low Float Momentum Can Defy Logic

May 27, 2026

One of the biggest mistakes traders make is assuming a stock can’t go any higher simply because it’s already up…

What Makes This Trade Great – MNTS

May 26, 2026

By Barrie Einarson Good morning traders, Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas, and today I want to break down why…

What Makes This Trade Great: Following the Quantum Momentum

May 22, 2026

Hello everyone, Barrie Einarson here from Trade Ideas with today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Great. Today’s setup wasn’t…

A Calm, Consistent AI Trade That Delivered

May 21, 2026

By Barrie Einarson In today’s market, everyone seems focused on finding the next stock that explodes 20%, 30%, or even…

Barrie Einarson: Why Traders Need to Stop Chasing and Start Waiting

May 20, 2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see traders make every single day is chasing extended moves instead of waiting for…

Finding Strength in a Weak Market: Why ACI and KR Stood Out Today

May 19, 2026

One of the most important things traders can do during a weak market session is identify stocks showing true relative…

POET Technologies: Watching for Opportunity After the Selloff

May 18, 2026

By Barrie Einarson There are certain stocks that capture the market’s imagination for a short period of time, and right…