Posts Tagged ‘trade ideas’
Self-Directed 401(k) Trading: Understanding Your Options and Limitations
By: Katie Gomez As market volatility creates new sector-specific opportunities and policy changes reshape entire industries, many investors find themselves frustrated by the limited investment options in their employer-sponsored 401(k) plans and wonder whether they can take direct control of their retirement investments to capitalize on emerging trends. The reality is that most traditional 401(k)…
Read MoreWhy Size Matters: How to Profit from Small Headline-Driven Stocks
By: Katie Gomez While traders obsess over fractional moves in Amazon, Disney, and Apple, smart money is hunting in the small-cap wilderness where 10%, 15%, even 25% daily moves are not just possible – they’re routine. These aren’t the blue-chip giants that barely budge on major news; these are the nimble, headline-sensitive companies that can…
Read MoreSwing Trading vs. Day Trading: Understanding the Differences and Benefits
In the world of trading, where all is lost and gained in a split second, risk management is a key value. Loss of capital has always been a big fear for the newbies in this task. Therefore, as they explore the intricacies of the market, risk management becomes more and more evident. This blog addresses…
Read MoreOctober Effect: Trading Volatility Season Smart
By: Katie Gomez October carries a notorious reputation in financial markets as the month when portfolios can disappear overnight, etched into trader psychology by the crashes of 1929, 1987, and 2008. While retail investors often view October with dread, experienced traders recognize this volatility as the market’s annual wealth transfer mechanism. October is a time…
Read MoreYou Can’t Turn Your Back on the (Money) Machine: Updates from Internal Testing
By: Katie Gomez Automated trading programs have completely transformed the market and how we trade, but we can’t turn our back on the machine entirely. Living in a generation that offers immediate gratification on a silver platter (Amazon Prime, ChatGPT, Uber Eats) has made it increasingly difficult to hold onto our grit. When all our…
Read MoreSmall Cap September: Why Forgotten Stocks Often Outperform in Fall Markets
By: Katie Gomez Luckily, the “worst” trading month is almost over, but there might be a silver lining to come out of September yet. As most traders fixate on mega-cap earnings and Fed announcements, they’re missing one of the year’s most reliable yet overlooked opportunities: September’s quiet emergence as small-cap season. Historical data reveal a…
Read MoreTrade Ideas’ Money Machine: A New Era in Automated Trading
By: Shane Neagle Automated trading has advanced to far beyond basic scripts and static algos. Today’s traders are looking for tools that do much more than send alerts, they want automation with intelligence, responsiveness, and ensuring it is aligned with their strategy. That is where Trade Ideas continues to take the leading role: Trade Ideas…
Read MoreSimulated Trading: A Beginner’s Guide to Risk-Free Practice
Most traders struggle because they don’t have a structured way to practice. Reading about strategies isn’t enough. On paper, a plan looks simple. In practice, the pressure of real money changes decisions. Small mistakes add up, and what should be a repeatable process quickly turns into guesswork. Simulated trading is how you bridge that gap.…
Read MoreWhy a 90% Win Rate Isn’t the Flex You Think It Is: The Real Metrics That Matter in Trading
By: Katie Gomez That trader bragging about their 90% win rate on social media? They might actually be losing money. While they’re busy posting screenshots of their “winning streak,” their account balance could be bleeding red. Traders have been conditioned to worship at the altar of win rates, especially nowadays, where our sole focus is…
Read MoreTrump’s External Revenue Revolution: How Tariffs Are Building America’s Parallel Economy
By: Katie Gomez For the first time since 1913, America is shifting from taxing its own citizens to having foreign competitors fund its government—and it’s creating opportunities that most traders have yet to recognize. What we’re witnessing isn’t just another policy adjustment; it’s a fundamental restructuring of how the United States generates revenue, moving away…
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