Trading Education: Mastering Gap Trading Methodology

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On June 4th we posted a pre-market video in which I discussed a potential “gap fill” trade in TIBX. When a stock gaps outside of the prior day’s range you have three options. Play it for a continuation in the direction of the gap, play it to fill some or all of the gap, or simply take a pass on trading it.  I have … Read More

How To Remove Your Emotions From Trading

bruce.bowerBruce Bower, Trader Development, Trading Lesson, Trading Psychology2 Comments

Investors and traders around the world are always wondering “How do I remove the emotions from trading?” We’ve all experienced the downside of emotions –panicking and closing out a trade at the worst possible moment; being too greedy and taking on an excessive amount of risk; or just watching our overall emotional state fluctuate with the markets. The natural reaction … Read More

The Trading Opportunities Ahead

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Mike Bellafiore, author of One Good Trade and The PlayBook and Co-Founder of SMB, offers his State of the Markets in this video below. Bella shares how he characterizes this market. Bella discusses the trading opportunities for the remainder of 2014. These remarks are taken from Bella’s presentation as Chairman for The Trading Show Chicago 2014 last week. What trading … Read More

How Do You Start Trading Without A Methodology?  

bruce.bowerBruce Bower, General Comments, Trader Development, Trading LessonLeave a Comment

Starting out in trading and investing can be a daunting challenge. Surveying successful traders, they will give you advice like “You need a methodology that works”; “You need a style that’s all your own”; “you have to find your own way”. That’s great, but when you are just getting started, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to make any money. … Read More