Posts Tagged ‘alpha’
The Trading Minimalist Mindset: The Power of Less is More and Why the Market Favors Detachment
By Katie Gomez We live in an extremely busy world; everyone is always doing something, buying something, or selling something. But have you ever stopped to wonder what evoked this new chaotic normal? The reason behind all this noise is excess; unlimited distractions exist around us, working more hours than we should, buying things we…
Read MoreBuild Wealth Your Way: Paving the Path from Investing to Trading
By Katie Gomez Investing tends to conjure images of older men in suits analyzing financial statements or complex charts, driving people into the more exciting and risky avenues of making money (i.e., stock trading.) While dismissing investing as tedious is easy, there are ways to spice it up in a way that works for you.…
Read MoreTrading in the Age of AI: Navigating Risks, Seizing Opportunities, and Upholding Ethics
By: Katie Gomez Have you ever experienced that uncanny feeling when advertisements seem to know exactly what you’ve been discussing? This phenomenon is a result of ubiquitous cameras and listening devices that now strive to predict your spending preferences. Companies discreetly install facial recognition cameras in stores, malls, and cities to record your facial expressions…
Read More5 Critical Market Indicators Every Day Trader Should Know
By: Shane Neagle Are you curious about how certain day traders consistently navigate through the stock market’s unpredictable fluctuations? The world of day trading, where rapid changes can lead to significant gains or losses, necessitates something beyond just an instinct for spotting chances. It’s about a thorough grasp of market indicators. These indicators do more…
Read MoreThawing Sentiment? How the End of Winter Could Heat the Stock Market
By Katie Gomez As winter draws close, spring is already around the corner again. Spring is notoriously known as a time of rebirth, reflection, and cleaning out things that no longer serve. So, what does that mean in terms of the stock market? Historical data and consumer behavioral shifts make a compelling case that the…
Read MoreNavigating the Global Trading Landscape: Bridging the Gap Between Forex and U.S. Stock Markets with Trade Ideas
By Katie Gomez Stock trading and market dynamics extend beyond the confines of the United States. While forex trading has become a widespread international practice, the conventional U.S. stock markets can appear less accessible to those residing outside the U.S. Despite the success of fluctuating currency pairs, there exists a world of opportunities in the…
Read MoreAvoiding Overstimulation as a Stock Trader: How to Find the Sweet Spot Between Chaos and Calm
By Katie Gomez Stock trading is one of the most stressful, overwhelming endeavors a person can take on. Although the rewards remain enticing, trading is not worth sending your brain into overdrive, leaving your body in a constant state of flight or flight. Today, countless distractions are vying for our attention: notifications,…
Read MoreSocial Media Changing the Trading Game: Enhancing the Game Without Changing the Software
By Katie Gomez The market mirrors the structure of a strategic game involving hedging bets, risking money, and managing emotions. Yet, the game that stock traders engage in has undergone significant evolution, particularly with the rapid integration of social media and AI. In the past, trading resembled a game of chess, requiring deliberate moves for…
Read MoreDo the Doable: Essential Tips for How to Keep Stock Trading Simple
By Katie Gomez The overwhelming turnover rate of stock trading as a career begs the question, “Why do so many people give up on trading?” The answer is simple: they are doing too much too soon, with the expectation of immediate gratification. Like anything in life, slow and steady wins the race; our consistent efforts…
Read MoreSurviving the Turbulence: Turning Challenges into Opportunities and Unveiling the Key Trait for Stock Traders’ Success
By Katie Gomez “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” -Booker T. Washington In the world of trading, challenges and setbacks are par for the course, but your response to these adversities is what sets you apart.…
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