Wall St. economists and big bank analysts often make inaccurate forecasts on stock prices. Short term traders predict price action more accurately because: Short term traders look at catalysts and current price action We understand how market participants will act to different types of catalyst and trade accordingly Predictions are for a shorter time frame We constantly reevaluate our trading thesis I hope this … Read More
How Do I Overcome Anxiety of Losing Money Trading Live?
In our SMBU Daily Video, learn about transitioning from simulated trading to live trading. In this video from Mike Bellafiore, you will learn: Best practices on your transition from sim to live trading The proper mindset to have How to find trades you have edge in How to get better everyday as a trader When to bump your trading size up … Read More
Ask Anything: A Question From China
In our SMBU Daily Video, Mike Bellafiore answers a question from an aspiring college student trading in China. In this video from Mike Bellafiore, you will learn: How aspiring traders abroad can improve their trading through SMB How traders abroad can join SMB’s college trading program The change in Chinese markets spurring demand for short term trading We hope this video … Read More
Steven Spencer Interview with Hamaha.net – Part 3
In our SMBU Daily Video, watch Part 3 of Steven Spencer’s interview with Hamaha.net, a popular Russian trading site. If you missed Part I and Part II click on links. This interview will discuss: Steven’s biggest success in trading Best trading strategies and styles to succeed trading US equities Key factors for making trading decisions Characteristics of successful traders We … Read More
Implied Volatility Filtering (SMBU Daily Video)
In our SMBU Daily Video, learn more about filtering implied volatility. In this video from Andrew Falde, you will learn: How to use the implied volatility indicator How to determine a stocks implied volatility What a low or high implied volatility indicates How to identify better trading setups using implied volatility Enjoy the video! *no relevant positions
Implied Volatility (SMBU Daily Video)
In our SMBU Daily Video, learn more about Implied Volatility. In this video from Andrew Falde, you will learn: What implied volatility indicates Why it’s skewed ahead of major events Why it’s a good filter for trading styles How to read implied volatility Enjoy the video! *no relevant positions
Steven Spencer Interview with Hamaha.net – Part 2
In our SMBU Daily Video, watch Part 2 of Steven Spencer’s interview with Hamaha.net, a popular Russian trading site. View Part 1 Here This interview will discuss: Major changes that occurred in the market over the past years Market Maker programs that determine liquidity How disciplined traders thrive when the market volatility picks up The patterns developing in today’s market Enjoy … Read More
Steven Spencer Interview with Hamaha.net – Part 1
In our SMBU Daily Video, watch Part 1 of Steven Spencer’s interview with Hamaha.net, a popular Russian trading site. This interview will discuss: How Steve started his trading career The costs associated with trading The buying power a trader typically works with How partners Steve and Mike ended up working together Enjoy the video! *no relevant positions