Table of Contents What Is Trader Workstation? A Secure Login Experience Not Built for Beginners Market Data Setup Can Be Confusing What Is the Setup Experience Like? Layout Limitations But the Charts Are Solid! Too Much Wasted Screen Real Estate Can You Trade Fast Enough With TWS? TWS Hotkey Settings No Position-Based Sizing Middling Order […]
Table of Contents What Is a Stop Order? Why Use a Stop Order? What Are the Types of Stop Orders? Stop-Loss Orders Buy-Stop Order Sell-Stop Order How Do Stop Orders Work? What Are the Advantages of Using Stop Orders Stop Order vs. Stop Limit Order: What’s the Difference? When to Use a Stop Limit Order […]
The ABCD pattern is one of the most versatile and widely used tools in day trading. It’s simple, effective, and a must-know for anyone looking to master technical analysis. When I first started trading, this pattern helped me clearly identify trading opportunities and gave me confidence in my setups. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or […]
Table of contents What Is a Short Squeeze? How Does a Short Squeeze Work? What Triggers a Short Squeeze? What Are Some Real-Life Examples of Short Squeezes? GameStop (GME) AMC Entertainment Volkswagen (2008) How To Trade a Short Squeeze What Are Common Mistakes in Short Squeeze Trading? What Are Some Tips for Success With Short […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of contents What Makes a Stock Suitable for Day Trading? Volatility Liquidity Trading Volume Share Price and Movement What Are Some Tools for Finding the Best Day Trading Stocks? Stock Scanners Watchlists Social Media and News Platforms What Are Common Types of Day Trading Stocks? […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Are Meme Stocks? How Meme Stocks Work What Are the Risks and Challenges of Meme Stock Investing? Unpredictable Volatility Disconnect From Trading Fundamentals Regulatory Scrutiny Emotional Decision-Making What Are Some Real-Life Examples of Meme Stocks? GameStop (GME) AMC Entertainment Other Meme Stocks […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Is Shorting a Stock? How Shorting Works Example Why Do Traders Short Stocks? Real-Life Example Risks and Challenges of Short Selling Unlimited Loss Potential Short Squeeze Margin Requirements Borrowing Costs Why I Don’t Short Stocks Personal Experience Challenges of Switching Biases Why […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Is a Pump and Dump Scheme? How Do Pump and Dump Schemes Work? How To Spot a Pump and Dump Scheme Unexplained Price Surges Excessive Hype on Social Media Targeting Penny Stocks or Microcaps Fake or Misleading News Suspicious Trading Patterns The […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Is MACD and How Does It Work? The Role of Moving Averages in MACD MACD Settings: Why Default Works Best How To Use MACD in Trading Spotting Crossover Signals Confirming Trends With Divergences Avoiding False Signals Applying MACD in Real-Time Trading Tips […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Are the Most Important Trading Indicators? Candlestick Charts Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) Moving Averages (MAs) Volume Bars How To Start Learning Technical Analysis Understand the Basics Focus on Core Indicators Study Historical Charts Use a Trading Simulator Continuously Learn Develop Discipline […]
