Posts Tagged ‘trading’
Avoiding Overstimulation as a Stock Trader: How to Find the Sweet Spot Between Chaos and Calm
By Katie Gomez Stock trading is one of the most stressful, overwhelming endeavors a person can take on. Although the rewards remain enticing, trading is not worth sending your brain into overdrive, leaving your body in a constant state of flight or flight. Today, countless distractions are vying for our attention: notifications,…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Emotional Pitfalls as a Stock Trader over the Holidays
By Katie Gomez The holiday season already challenges investing discipline because it is a heightened emotional time of the year. These months tend to test investors discipline due to shits in spending, family demands, and even psychological perspectives. During times meant for celebration and cheer, it becomes easier to let emotions impact financial decisions in…
Read MoreDo the Doable: Essential Tips for How to Keep Stock Trading Simple
By Katie Gomez The overwhelming turnover rate of stock trading as a career begs the question, “Why do so many people give up on trading?” The answer is simple: they are doing too much too soon, with the expectation of immediate gratification. Like anything in life, slow and steady wins the race; our consistent efforts…
Read MoreA Quick Snapshot of Today’s Trading Environment with Andy
Hello Traders, Andy here from Trade Ideas! We are rounding up the week, with it being Friday, 8th December. This week, the stock market has seen a slight change, as evidenced by the jobs number that we just released. Though a gap down was noticeable in the spy, its significance isn’t weighty. We’ve held this…
Read MoreThe 7 Key Habits That Separate Winning Traders From Losing Traders
By Katie Gomez In the world of finance, success is not merely a stroke of luck or a product of innate talent; it is the culmination of consistent effort, unwavering discipline, and a well-defined strategy. In the realm of stock trading, this rings particularly true. While some may perceive trading as a gamble, those who…
Read More5 Crucial Tips for Effective Portfolio Diversification in Day Trading
By Shane Neagle Can your day trading strategy withstand the market’s unexpected twists and turns?” This pivotal question underscores the essence of successful day trading, where diversification is more than a strategy; it’s the cornerstone of enduring success. In the dynamic and intense environment of day trading, placing a strong emphasis on diversifying your investments…
Read MoreHow TikTok and Reddit Are Shaking Up The Stock Market: Online Communities Disrupting Old Wall Street Rules
By Katie Gomez The stock market is undergoing a radical transformation, and social media is playing a pivotal role in this shift. In the past, stock trading was dominated by institutional investors and hedge funds, but today, a new wave of retail traders is using platforms like TikTok and Reddit to make their voices heard…
Read MoreSpotting Trading Opportunities: A Peek into the SPDR S&P 500 ETF
Hello, traders! I’m Andy with Trade Ideas, and as of November 20, a Monday morning, I’ve been heavily scrutinizing the performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). Let’s dive into its recent movements and explore where potential trade opportunities lie. Track the SPY: An Unexpected Continuation Given the previous several weeks of strong performance…
Read MoreThe Coolest Ways to Research Stocks Before Investing: Creative Tools & Strategies to Uncover the Next Hot Stock
By Katie Gomez “Cool” and “research” are words rarely found in a sentence together. Yet, the way we conduct research has evolved tenfold just in the last decade, especially regarding the stock market. Numerous young traders entering the market prefer to outsource, and sometimes pay for, the exhaustive research essential to their investments. Their desire…
Read More9 Essential Rules for Selecting Stocks When Day Trading
By Shane Neagle Have you considered how vital it is to pick the right stocks in day trading? Navigating the realm of intraday trading is akin to sailing through swiftly changing currents. In this environment, the art of choosing the right stocks is not just important—it’s essential. Each choice a trader makes carries significant impact,…
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