All Gaps Aren’t Created Equally

A popular stock gaps up $1 from yesterday’s close. How unusual is that? It depends, of course. A $1 gap could be substantial for a low-priced stock. Yet for a high-priced stock, it may not make much of a difference. You can look at Gap %, but even that hides important information. The reality is,…

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Perfect Position Sizing with Brokerage+

Have you ever made a trade but accidentally added a zero or omitted one when entering your share size? Imagine intending to enter 100 shares, but mistakenly entering either 10 or 1,000. Depending on the direction of your error, it could either be terrifying or infuriating. For me, it happened often enough that I realized…

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The Importance of Playing Sectors: One Opportunity all Kinds of Traders Should Use to Their Advantage

Written by Katie Gomez “In the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity.” – Albert Einstein The most successful people in life have an uncanny knack for identifying potential benefits in every situation. Specifically, traders and investors must learn to adapt to the crises around them while remaining aware of any possible ripple effects that…

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Preventing Trading Errors with Trade-Ideas

Yes! I found the perfect, high-probability setup while watching my chart of Ford Motor Company. I knew that it had a high likelihood of turning a quick profit. I promptly placed an order in my brokerage account for FORD – and got a fill. I went back to my chart and just as I suspected,…

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Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe to traders

Written by Katie Gomez In last week’s blog, I touched on the relatively recent introduction of ChatGPT and its impact on stock traders. However, ChatGPT represents just one aspect of the broader AI evolution that is only now beginning, contrary to the common assumption that artificial intelligence has reached advanced stages. Although AI is not…

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The different paths a trader can take

Written by Katie Gomez Stock trading can often seem overwhelming, but it can provide a steady income with less effort than expected. Whether as a part-time gig or a full-time career, the path you choose depends on your goals and the effort you’re willing to invest. Stock trading appeals to younger generations, like GenZ and…

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