I received a very good analysis of a trader’s HPQ trading after the close. Let’s take a look and then discuss. HPQ – Considering I was in the opening drive, I definitely should have made money in HPQ today. After fees/etc. I’m sure I was down in it. I bought some (but not enough) above the 24.30-35 area. I got … Read More
Happy Buddha Says
An email from a new trader: Hi Bella, My Weekly Goal: 1. Being patient to wait for great setups to get aggressive 2. Trade 200 shares responsibly on excellent R/R setups 3. Go over entire Reading The Tape lectures again 4. Recognize bigger picture and trade stocks that move away from prices 5. Get more well-rounded in this new market … Read More
Traders Ask: Do You Wait for a Stock to Open?
Hi Mike, I seem to recall you mentioning that one way to catch opening drives is by watching the first ticks of the stock when it opens. My question is: do you trade the first ticks of a stock when the specialist is not there yet, or do you wait for him/her to show up? Thanks in advance, and happy … Read More
Two Lessons from an Improving New Trader
I received this email from an improving new trader. It’s a terrific anecdote on two lessons learned by a developing trader making progress: Bella, I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for all you do to help new traders, you have helped me immensely! Your book One Good Trade has been a tremendous influence on my growth as a trader. … Read More
My Thoughts Trading Intraday (MCHP)
Here are my trading thoughts for MCHP on the Open. 1) Short below 33.50. Steve, @sspencer_smb, mentioned 33.50 as a level during our AM meeting. MCHP was gapping down below long term support of 34 and impressively overall. Below 33.50 and I started a short position. This was not the easiest play as there was some volatility above and below … Read More
Use the Tape to add size (SLV)
Silver has been on a tear. Yesterday during our AM meeting we discussed some prices that offer excellent risk/reward opportunities. Experienced traders know when something is about to happen. When a stock will really move off of a price. We might not know whether the stock will go up or down. But we know this is the moment. This is … Read More
KISS (Keep it Simple..) Trading Lesson: Play Simon Says To Win
Simon says touch your nose Simon says grab your ear Simon says get long $REE Get short $MCP … you lose! If you can learn to play Simon Says your trading will improve. If you listen to what Simon (your screen) says you will increase your chances of becoming a consistently profitable pro intraday trader. When you listen to the … Read More