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Trading - A Way to Self-Awareness? (From Sheep and Shepherds)
posted on September 02, 2010 02:19:38 pm
What have sheep to do with trading? And what has trading to do with self-awareness? Common trading mistakes in day, swing and position trading.

The Dark Side of Iron Condors
posted on September 02, 2010 08:25:45 am
One of the many strategies which intrigue novice options traders is the Iron Condor. The term itself sounds exotic, and begs you to research the strategy a bit more. I must admit that upon hearing this term used for the first time, I was more than a bit curious.

How to Review Online Trading Companies
posted on September 01, 2010 06:31:31 pm
If you are interested in investing, but you do not want to utilize the services of a professional money manager, you may want to look into online trading. If you trade online, you can invest into all of the stocks you are interested in, but you do not have to pay the exorbitant fees that are often associated with the services of money managers.

Nostradamus - Are We in For a Stock Market Waterfall-Type Crash?
posted on September 01, 2010 05:30:51 pm
It is interesting to see so many spread traders sitting out of the latest market turmoil. And I currently believe that a massive stock market waterfall-type crash in the indexes is very possible by year end.

TradeStation Strategy Testing - Violating These Steps Will Damage Your Account
posted on September 01, 2010 04:05:58 pm
Avoid costly mistakes by correctly testing your strategy. With proper strategy testing you can be sure that your strategy is vital and can protect your account against unnecessary draw downs. This article walks you through the detailed steps to correctly backtest your TradeStation strategy.

Are You Cut Out For Online Day Trading With a Prop Trading Firm?
posted on September 01, 2010 03:25:17 pm
Most people begin online day trading with the idea of becoming rich and successful. However, along the way, they encounter many bumps, pitfalls, obstacles and roadblocks that keep them from ever reaching their goal.

How to Become a Day Trader
posted on September 01, 2010 03:05:55 pm
A day trader is someone who at the end of the trading day has a nil net bought or sold position. The person buys a certain number of shares of a particular company during the day and sells the same number of shares of the same company before the end of the day, in the process making a profit or loss but having effectively neither bought nor sold any shares for delivery.

Trading Psychology - Coping With Not Winning All the Time
posted on September 01, 2010 11:37:41 am
When I first started trading, I always had this idea that once I perfected my chart reading, virtually all of my trades would be winners. When I discovered a setup that worked once, then twice, and again, and again, I figured all I had to do was play those and they'd always work out in my favor. The idea that at certain times these plays would work wonderfully and other times not nearly as well, hadn't even crossed my mind.

Money Management - Proper Position Sizing For Penny Stocks
posted on September 01, 2010 11:35:11 am
How large or how small should your position be in any given trade? You need to keep your position size to as small of a percentage as the average daily money volume. How much of the average money volume do you want to be? The less the better, but there is no official threshold to stay under. I'd say staying under 2% is pretty safe, but if you know what you're doing you can push that somewhat.

Top 10 Tips From a Successful Day Trader
posted on August 31, 2010 02:42:19 pm
With all the uncertainty in the current market, and with people losing money left right and center. Here are a few tips that will help maximize your chances of making money in the stock market each week!

Choosing a CFD Trading Provider - What CFDs Can I Trade?
posted on August 31, 2010 08:20:23 am
In order to stay competitive, many CFD providers have chosen to compete on the range of products that they offer, and you'll commonly find perhaps 7000 different CFD products available. Which you choose will depend on your view of the various markets...

Contracts For Difference and Margin Trading Workings
posted on August 31, 2010 07:32:20 am
What is a Contract for Difference? CFDs offer you the ability to deal in the price movements of a wide range of financial instruments, such as stocks, without actually owning the underlying asset. Like traditional share dealing, the scope is for speculators to profit from the price moving in their favour, but CFDs give you the potential to profit from both rising and falling markets.

Understanding Contracts For Difference, Risk and Leverage
posted on August 31, 2010 12:16:45 am
Trading contracts for difference on margin means that you are able to take large market positions in relation to the money you have deposited. However, it is important to understand that margin trading magnifies both your profits and your losses.

The Basic Goal of Emini Futures Trading
posted on August 31, 2010 12:08:48 am
There is a lot to learn about trading eminis but before you learn any of the details, you should know at least the very basic idea and the goal. Before you even go into a futures trading course, you should have at least a slight idea of how the market works. The course will teach you all the specific details, strategies, and tools that you need to know.

Short Term Trading
posted on August 30, 2010 09:32:19 pm
Short term trading offers tremendous potential for traders to make not only a living but large amounts of money if done properly. In my opinion it is part art and part science, yet both of those skills can be learned and enhanced over time with the proper tutelage and support.

Habits of a Successful Trader
posted on August 30, 2010 07:10:03 pm
Have you ever wondered what makes the successful traders stand out from the ones which aren't? Well you are invited to read what we think are the top 5 habits that a successful trade has that every other trader needs. It might just change the way your trading day.

Day-Trading Penny-Stocks
posted on August 30, 2010 05:49:06 pm
Penny stocks are those stocks that are issued by companies whose stocks costs $5 or less per share and have market cap below $200 million. These stocks are very cheap, and are normally issued by companies who are reaching bankruptcy or starting new business. Anybody can make quick money out of these stocks, but should know the tricks of the trade, which most people are unaware of and tend to lose money instead of making money.

Know More About Algo Engine Vendor
posted on August 30, 2010 02:24:15 pm
Before understanding the concept of Algo Engine vendor, you must be aware of the vendors. A supplier or a vendor is a person or software solution, which supplies various amenities to a company. They work in a systematic manner and provide several services to their customers. Many business firms hire several vendors to earn money. You must be aware of algorithmic trading, as it is popular worldwide. Many of the business firms are following to become successful.

Four Reasons to Use a Trading Plan
posted on August 30, 2010 07:20:28 am
To an expert trader, it's clear why a trading plan is an absolute must. If you've only just started exploring the world of market investing, this is the first thing you should focus your energies on. There are four major reasons why doing so is in your best interest.

Day Trading Strategies For Retail Day Traders
posted on August 27, 2010 08:34:47 pm
Day trading usually refers to the act of trading stock within the same day. The traders who participate in day trading are known as day traders. Day traders usually aim at maximum profit in the each and every turns that undergoes every day.