Posts Tagged ‘alpha’
Don’t Wear White, Don’t Overtrade: Rules Traders Should Abide by This Labor Day Weekend
By: Katie Gomez While many are familiar with the fashion faux pas of wearing white after Labor Day, traders recognize a similar principle when it comes to overtrading during this holiday. Though the fashion rule may be outdated, the trading wisdom holds significant merit, especially as we enter September—a month historically known for its unique…
Read More4 Steps to Building a Consistent Day Trading Routine
By: Shane Neagle Day trading is all about consistency and it is the foundation of success. In a world where the market makes quick shifts, it is necessary to be disciplined and focused to be able to perform well in the long run. A trader’s daily routine is like a map which tells him or…
Read More7 Strategies for Navigating Market Volatility
Market volatility is a double-edged sword that can lead to significant gains or devastating losses. In these unpredictable fluctuating global markets, investors must adopt strong strategies to withstand fluctuations and navigate emerging opportunities. This article presents seven essential strategies to help you mitigate risks and make informed decisions in a volatile market environment. From diversifying…
Read More“I’m Not Ready” – The Phrase That’s Holding Traders Back (And How to Overcome It)
By: Katie Gomez Life favors the bold, and so does the stock market; it rewards those who act now rather than waiting until they are ready. As a trader, the most successful trades you make are based on split-second decisions, not trades you were mulling and pondering for months beforehand. “I’m not ready” is a…
Read More5 Day Trading Strategies for Bear Markets
By: Shane Neagle In the ever-changing landscape of day trading, bear markets bring unique challenges that even experienced traders find testing. These markets are marked by extended periods of decline and heightened volatility, conditions that can rapidly diminish profits and elevate the risks associated with investments. Successfully navigating these conditions demands not just sharp analytical…
Read MoreCheckmate the Market: How Chess Strategies Can Make You a Winning Trader
By Katie Gomez Are you ready to take your stock trading skills to the next level? What if I told you that the key to success in the stock market could be found on a chessboard? That’s right, the ancient game of chess and the fast-paced world of stock trading share several crucial principles that,…
Read More4 Steps to Effective Capital Allocation in Day Trading
By: Shane Neagle Gaining proficiency in capital allocation is essential to a trader’s success in the fast-paced world of day trading, where snap decisions can have significant financial repercussions. This is really about developing a methodical approach to risk management, not merely about seeking the most rewards. Effective capital allocation is likened to a complex…
Read More“Mastering the Markets, One Second at a Time: The 5 Second Rule for Traders”
By Katie Gomez Many motivational speakers and their teaching are seen as trite or cliche, words that often struggle to inspire their audience members deeply enough to put them to use outside the walls of Ted Talk conference rooms. However, there is one motivational speaker whose ideas expanded beyond empty words and reshaped the mindset…
Read MoreBTS Breaks the Bank: Investing in Music and Entertainment’s Biggest Boy Band Phenom
By Katie Gomez “Permission to Dance” offers traders permission to profit. Korean pop sensation, BTS, has surpassed expectations in the past decade, earning over $100 million touring across mega-stadiums in 2022 while setting records for an act’s highest-grossing Las Vegas residency this past spring. When you factor in 37.8 million Instagram followers, 3 billion YouTube…
Read MoreJust send it: How Snowboarding and Stock Trading are Alike
By Katie Gomez I went snowboarding for the first time and realized all the similarities between the mentality and psychology of snowboarding and stock trading. While I’ve written past articles on the similarities between basketball, golf, yoga, and more, but this one might take the cake. For all my adrenaline junkies out there who chase…
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