The variable of volume in the stock market (or any market with fixed supply) is arguably the most essential piece of technical information available to traders, especially day traders. The reason that volume is so important is because volume shows the conviction of the participants. Volume tells us what people want and how much or […]
For day trading a market with fixed supplies like the stock market, there are few tools as useful and as powerful as the tools found in Volume-At-Price Analysis (VAP). VAP analysis differs from ‘normal’ volume analysis because VAP analysis displays how much of something was traded at a certain price, versus during a particular time. […]
Who is Whole Foods Market? Whole Foods Market was founded in 1978 by John Mackey and his girlfriend at the time Renee Lawson Hardy, as a small natural foods store in Austin, Texas. The company is best known for its for its organic foods. At the time of its founding, Whole Foods had only 19 workers and […]
Knowing how to invest in foreign stocks is perhaps one of the best ways for U.S.-based investors to diversify their portfolios. Foreign stocks are a vital part of any well-diversified investment portfolio due to their growth potential. In addition, venturing into overseas stocks can lead to better returns and lower volatility. Thankfully, there are a number […]
When Welles Wilder published New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems in 1978, he released a series of new indicators and concepts that took the field of technical analysis to another level. Out of the myriad of ideas in his book, none is more well-known or used than the RSI indicator (Relative Strength Index). The RSI […]
Taxes on stocks can be complicated but knowing the basics will help you be better prepared for the tax season that is right around the corner. If you’re interested in a guide specific to day traders then make sure to check this article out! Taxes on Stock Guide Look back over the past ten years […]
FAANG stocks are a basket of some of the largest, most popular public tech companies in the world. The term “FANG stocks” was coined by Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” and the founder of TheStreet.com, in February 2013. It is an acronym for four U.S. tech stocks – Facebook, Amazon.com, Netflix, and Google parent Alphabet. […]
In stock trading, you can make money from an uptrend or a downtrend. Downtrends tend to move faster than uptrends, which is why you will find some traders who opt to only short sell stocks in order to capitalize on the quick price action. Research shows that stocks can trend more than 30% of the […]
Reversals are something that every new and veteran analyst/trader looks for. They represent early entries with excellent risk/reward potential. But like the search for the most profitable trading system, searching and identifying reversals can be a great way to kill your account. But reversals are also an essential setup pattern for adding to positions, initiating […]
Ross started his small account challenge and ended up making $158, pushing his account up 40% in just one day! Watch the recap below to see what he traded in his first small account challenge recap.
