Posts Tagged ‘trade ideas’
The Memorial Day Effect: How Traders Can Navigate the Holiday Weekend
By: Katie Gomez As traders prepare for the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, understanding the “Memorial Day Effect” becomes crucial for navigating this seasonal market phenomenon. This effect refers to the distinctive trading patterns that historically emerge around the last Monday of May when U.S. markets close in observance of the holiday. The holiday significantly impacts…
Read MoreCitadel Securities: The Invisible Hand Behind Retail Trading
By: Katie Gomez While retail traders might think they have complete free will and autonomy in their trades, it seems as though all roads lead to Citadel. Investors execute trades every day without even understanding the infrastructure that enables them. Citadel’s reach is staggering—processing approximately 40% of all U.S. retail trading volume, Citadel Securities has…
Read MoreMother’s Day Stock Market Surge: How $34.1 Billion in Spending Impacts Investors
By: Katie Gomez Although it takes place outside market hours, Mother’s Day is one of the most impactful holidays of the year for the stock market. As Mother’s Day approaches, savvy investors are taking note of a massive economic opportunity on the horizon. With consumer spending projected to reach an unprecedented $34.1 billion this year,…
Read MoreStar Wars Day Trading: May 4th Be with Your Portfolio
By: Katie Gomez May 4th be with you, traders! As lightsabers illuminate the galaxy on May 4th, investors can find surprising wisdom in the epic saga that has captivated generations. Just as Luke Skywalker learned to trust the Force rather than rely solely on targeting computers, successful traders know when to balance data analysis with…
Read MoreTrump’s “Liberation Day”: Market Implications of a New Tariff Era
By: Katie Gomez Seventy days into his new term, President Trump has declared a new holiday—one that won’t get your kids out of school but could reshape the U.S. economy. “Liberation Day,” set for April 2nd, is sparking strong media reactions. CNN satirically reports, “Trump keeps trying to make Liberation Day happen, it’s not going…
Read MoreTrump’s Battle Against Naked Short Selling: Regulatory Shifts and Market Implications
By: Katie Gomez Donald Trump has declared an all-out offensive against naked short selling aligning his resources to ensure the outcome favors his interests. Naked short selling is the illegal practice of shorting shares without first borrowing them. In a dramatic escalation of its battle against short sellers, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has…
Read MorePrescribing a New Media Diet: How RFK Jr.’s Pharma Ad Ban Could Transform Markets
By: Katie Gomez We’ve all seen the endless string of pharmaceutical commercials that have aired for decades—but lately, the volume of these ads has skyrocketed. You know the ones: 3-minute segments portraying life with conditions ranging from allergies to depression, ending with a rapid-fire list of jarring side effects. They’re the ads we dread interrupting…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Psychology of Trading: Why Emotions Impact Your Decisions
Trading is often perceived as a realm dominated by charts, algorithms, and economic indicators. However, the psychology of trading is a critical and frequently overlooked factor that impacts the results. The decisions traders make are not purely rational; they are deeply influenced by emotions such as fear, greed, hope, and regret. Do you know that…
Read MoreMastering Trade Ideas Single Stock Windows: A Comprehensive Guide for Active Traders
In the fast-paced world of day trading and active investing, having access to comprehensive stock information in one convenient location can significantly improve your decision-making process. Trade Ideas, a leading stock scanning and analysis platform, offers a powerful “Single Stock Windows” feature that provides traders with detailed information about individual securities. This in-depth guide will…
Read MoreThe Role of Position Sizing in Your Risk Management Plan
In the world of financial markets, where fortunes are won or lost with every movement, risk management goes beyond being just a strategy. It serves as a crucial safeguard that provides a competitive advantage. Among the most critical components, position sizing is a methodical approach to determining how much capital to allocate to each trade. …
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