Trading Mind over Heart: P&L Strategies for Good Trading Decisions

By Katie Gomez The Profit and Loss (P&L) window is a double-edged sword for traders. While it’s a crucial tool for monitoring performance, fixating on it can lead to detrimental outcomes. In this article, we explore the significance of the P&L window, its impact on trading, and how to harness its power effectively. From the…

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Surfing and Stock Trading: Riding the Waves of Success

By Katie Gomez As always, my blogs strive to demystify trading and investing, making them more accessible to newcomers, especially the younger and less experienced individuals in the financial world. To maintain motivation, it’s crucial to simplify the learning process and make it relatable. Being from sunny San Diego, where I frequently observe surfers in…

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Lessons from Veteran Traders: A Trading Mentorship Session

By Michael Nauss, CMT I recently had the privilege of participating in an insightful trading mentorship session with another experienced technical analyst – Jabir Samji. Jabir has been a CMT charterholder for 10 years and currently works as a financial planning analyst, whereas I have had extensive experience in prop firm trading and hedge funds…

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A Novice’s Guide to Stock Trading: 3 Essential Tips

By Steve Gomez Hey there future traders! Excited about stock trading and can’t wait to dive in? Well, as someone with 25 years worth of experience in the trading game, I have got some valuable insights that might enhance your trading journey. Let’s break down these three key factors you should consider before taking the…

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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 the secret lies primarily in sound risk management practices. In the fast-paced domain of day trading, where market dynamics can flip in a heartbeat, mastering risk management is a trader’s best defense. This mastery not…

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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 hidden gems, or seize opportunities others overlook. But when you’re a newbie, particularly if you’re a young trader, where exactly should you start? This article will introduce you to the advantages of real-time automated trading…

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New TI Website Dashboard

Written by Katie Gomez Trade Ideas has been around for over two decades, helping its users develop into experienced, skilled traders, from their Brokerage+ trading simulator to live support and continued education programs. However, the evolution of technology has made it harder for our users to keep up.  That said, the new trade ideas website…

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Financial advice for Millennials and GenZ

Written by: Katie Gomez Millennials and Gen Z are experiencing a financial shift, moving away from traditional 9-to-5 jobs to supplement their income with side hustles, including stock market trading and investing.  Yet, they are faced with the challenge of repaying student loans and credit card debts, while also grappling with the inflation surge in…

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