The Power of Filter Histograms

Last week, we discussed my gap trading strategy and the capability of Trade-Ideas to normalize gaps using volatility. That’s a nice segue into this week’s subject: one of my favorite, yet lesser-known, features in Trade-Ideas – Filter Histograms. Let’s take a look at one of the filters I frequently use across the 15+ trading strategies that I implement…

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Financial advice for Millennials and GenZ

Written by: Katie Gomez Millennials and Gen Z are experiencing a financial shift, moving away from traditional 9-to-5 jobs to supplement their income with side hustles, including stock market trading and investing.  Yet, they are faced with the challenge of repaying student loans and credit card debts, while also grappling with the inflation surge in…

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The Neurodivergent Brain and Stock Trading: Embracing Neurodiversity as a Trader

Written by Katie Gomez People with neurodivergent brains experience the world differently. Recently, the term ‘neurodivergent’ has become a popular descriptor for those diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, or other neurological conditions instead of labeling them as disabilities. Such individuals’ distinctive abilities can become evident advantages in stock trading. As a stock trader diagnosed with ADHD,…

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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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