Mike, I have an interesting topic today. It’s about trading streaks and trends. One week ago, I sent you a question about the importance of trading stocks in play. After I received your response, I made some adjustments to my trading. Since then, I’ve outperformed with five consecutive $1,000+ days. This is a new level for me, and I’m very grateful … Read More
Entering Higher May Be a Better Long for Size (HIG)
HIG was In Play. 25 was an important level on our long term charts. And HIG found 25. You had a decision that extenuates trading in the HFT era. Do you load up right when HIG gets above 25 or higher after it has clearly holds above this important technical level? One of our guys was All In right when HIG paraded … Read More
The Importance of Visualization Exercises: A Testimonial
Mr Bellafiore, I must stop by to thank you for your amazing work on the SMB blog as well as the Stocktwits University shows. I have recently gotten into trading, replacing flying airplanes with AA to doing this full time (at least trying my best). Your visualization techniques are exactly what we do in the airline business on top of simulator … Read More
My Favorite Setup (CTSH)
Recently I have written about my favorite A set up for this market. I will discuss this in more detail Thursday during our webinar with SFO. We had another yesterday in CTSH. Let’s draw it up for you to give you another rep at an A set up that has been working in this market. The elements: 1. Fresh News: … Read More
Traders Ask: The Intraday Scalp
Question: My question is how big a move do you typically look for on a fairly quick intraday scalp trade ? I know we take what the market gives and the skill is to know “when to hold em and when to fold em”..but I wonder what the mindset is. Example: watching LVS pull back to 46.70 today just before … Read More
Is It Your Practice?
Today while eating my AM protein bar (preparing for my wedding in two weeks 🙂 ) I saw a quote from a coach who really gets it. I feel for him. His analysis is so courageous as it will not pacify his school’s fans (fanatics?). It is not what they want to hear. Most would prefer some banging and screaming … Read More
Traders Ask: Should I Trade Stocks In Play?
Hi Mike, I hope that my email finds you well. I have a question about trading stocks that are in play. I’ve studied several approaches to game planning. 1) Come in with 10 – 20 stocks that have potentially good daily set ups, and wait for good intraday price action to confirm that its worth trading. I’ve found that this … Read More
Traders Ask- Am I a Moron for Fading Stocks In Play?
Bella, How is everything? I have a few questions for you. I know I always bombard you so if you are too busy to answer no worries at all. 1. How do you know when it is time to scrap a trading play? I have tried to fade names that have reported good numbers many times and I have lost my hat. … Read More