Posts Tagged ‘stock market’
Trade Ideas automatic scanner makes trading more visually appealing; Keeping your eye on the prize has never been easier
Written by Katie Gomez Many people believe there are good and bad days, boring days, and exciting days in the market. With trade Ideas, there is always something new to get excited about. Every seemingly bad day, Trade Ideas offers a new opportunity waiting to be seized; and for every seemingly boring day, we offer…
Read MoreHow to make Trading more Doable: Compartmentalize your trading journey
Written by Katie Gomez We live in a generation of information overload. We are inundated with an unlimited pool of information. This overload makes learning a new skill (like investing or trading) even more challenging because we have no idea where to start. Although it may seem impossible, we can break down the necessary information…
Read MoreTricks of the trade, for when things don’t go your way: How to deal with market downturns
Written by Katie Gomez If there were a song that could embody the life of a stock market investor or trader, it would be “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones. Things rarely go how you expect them to in the stock market, and traders must constantly learn to roll with…
Read MoreLearning to invest with confidence: Proven strategies to help beat the stock market
Written by Katie Gomez Confidence is something that can take a while for investors and traders to build. The stock market is a fear-inducing, exciting, adrenaline-producing, yet soul-crushing path to embark upon, and not everyone can be cut out for it. Moreover, the way to success is neither easy nor linear when it comes to…
Read MoreDon’t Chase the High, Wait for the Pullbacks
Written By Katie Gomez New traders can be seduced by the adrenaline rush and glamor of winning the game. However when emotions are high, logic goes out the door. It’s hard for new traders to not chase that trading-high. When we buy shares in a stock, all we can do is wait and watch. Then,…
Read MoreHow Traders Can Use RSI to Discover New Opportunities
By Katie Gomez The best traders know never to judge a trade based on first appearances because there is usually more going on underneath the surface, just like an iceberg. When we dig a little deeper, we become exposed to new trends, reversals, and divergences not seen at first glance. Hindsight is 20/20, as we…
Read MoreHow to let your Winners Run
Written by Katie Gomez As a trader, you have probably heard the phrase, “let your winners run,” or some iteration of it at least once. But what does it really mean? Today, I’ll explain the origin behind this phrase and show you how to implement it in your trades. Let your winners (or profits) run…
Read MoreWhy Millennials & GenZ should start trading
Written by Katie Gomez Many young stock traders get into the world of trading because they see making money doesn’t have to be as hard as it was when their parents were their age. In addition, Millennial and GenZ traders have the advantage of watching how hard their parents worked. While some saw the physical…
Read MoreThe Generational Gap in Stock Trading
Written by Katie Gomez The divide between younger and older generations is more apparent than ever in the world of stock trading. While older traders may have the upper hand in trading knowledge, the younger generation that grew up surrounded by technology shouldn’t be underestimated. Both generations of traders can learn things from each other.…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Trader’s Emotional Intelligence: How You Can Improve Your EQ
Written by Katie Gomez Trading isn’t just about managing money, it’s also about dealing with emotions. A day trader’s mind operates in a heightened state, specifically in terms of the emotional investment involved in their trades. Emotion makes trading more difficult, so it’s crucial to understand the psychology behind trading and how your mind can…
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