This coming Wednesday, after the market close, Bella is going to teach a trading class about one of the most important trading skills that many traders don’t understand. Tape reading is a crucial skill for all types of traders. Not just intraday or short term traders. Tape reading skills add value to trades that are held for swing, intraday and … Read More
I like this trading pattern in Mattel ($MAT)
I like this trading pattern in $MAT: a) stock gapping down b) stock with a negative news catalyst c) fight on the tape where the seller wins d) holding below VWAP e) no longer term technical support in sight f) staircase stepping down visually on our charts g) hold short for a real move We have this pattern today in … Read More
The SMB Trader Community Survey
We’re excited to offer to you a unique survey opportunity. You see, most surveys are designed to collect information from you. This survey is designed to provide valuable insights to you! Here’s how… after you participate in the Trader Community Survey, you will receive a copy of all the collected responses to the first seven questions. Additionally, on December 1, … Read More
How to Develop a More Reliable Trading System
In this video, Andrew Falde shares some of the common elements that several professional traders at our firm share when it comes to developing trading models and strategies that continue to work in the real world. * no relevant positions
Trading bigger is much easier than trading with edge
Trading bigger is much easier than trading with edge. I am working with a developing trader, nearing 15 months of live trading. He is starting to trade with edge. I am seeing 3/5 days of trading profitably. I am noticing in his reviews a specificity of setups that he is trading. He is not trading for stocks to finish higher … Read More
Start Your Trading Goals for 2017 Now
Wait a minute… we’ve still got another two and a half months until the end of this year, why are we talking about getting ready for next year? The pro traders on our desk are already preparing their goals for 2017. Proper preparation is a never-ending process that requires you to be thinking ahead. Even the top performing traders know how … Read More
Fall 2016 SMB DNA Applications Now Being Accepted
We are very excited to announce that applications are now being taken for the Fall 2016 DNA of Successful Trading! The Spring DNA students gave outstanding feedback and we’ve implemented some huge improvements that we will be letting you know about over the next few days. The program starts in just a few weeks, so take a minute to apply … Read More
“Just Tell Me What to Do”
Developing traders are sometimes humble (or desperate) enough to make a request for help that sounds something like “just show me”, “give me a step by step”, “what’s an if-then that I can use”, etc. The response we provide is usually disappointing. The developing trader wants the answer to begin with “whenever you see this happen, do this…”. However, our … Read More