It wasn’t long ago that investing was reserved for institutions and very wealthy individuals. Even then, early investors needed to go through an intermediary and a simple stock purchase could take days. From its humble beginnings a few decades ago, online trading has transformed the world of investing. With a bank account and a small […]
The OTC Markets (Over The Counter) is a market for stocks that don’t meet the requirements for being listed on a major exchange like the NYSE or NASDAQ and has become somewhat of a wild, wild west arena over the years. However, it still attracts a plethora of traders and investors who are looking to […]
If you’ve been reading all my previous blog posts (link to them here) you’ll notice that this one is a little different. As I love writing more about trading psychology and making some trades recap from time to time you may already know I like trading regular stocks (mostly picked from the S&P 500). […]
Margin Call – Everything You Need to Know Avoiding a margin call is paramount no matter if you’re just beginning or a seasoned vet, but how do you do that? Read on to get a full understanding on what a margin call is and how you can avoid them. Trading on Margin The ability to […]
The other day I had a conversation with a friend of mine, a discussion that reminded me of the time when I decided to quit my “safe” job as an automotive engineer and to embrace a whole different career as a full-time trader. I had almost forgotten about all those inner questions that came up […]
Being Prepared To Face The Unexpected I have talked quite a bit about how approaching trading as a professional career can make the difference in the long run in previous blog posts (you can read this one if you wish to get more information), and remember, we’re all here to run the marathon rather than […]
What Motivates You To Be An Active Trader? Trading is tough. It is one of the most difficult and complex professions on the planet. Only through a lot of hard work, sacrifice and discipline can a new trader rise above the pack and succeed. So why do it? Why work so hard to become a […]
Making $220,000+ In 9 Months Hey gang, John L10 here! I have to be honest, writing an article each month about an interesting trading topic is not that easy. For me, I spend at least a few days thinking about what lesson I want to convey, and then a few more days re-reading it to […]
Top 3 Tips On Buying A Straddle For Earnings Reliable opportunities for big profits can be tough to come by but if you play your cards right and do your homework you can find some excellent opportunities during earning season. One play we really like is the long straddle, which involves buying an at the […]
Sharing The Path To Living The Dream I’ve just gotten back from the latest Inner Circle seminar which was held in the heart of New York City and I can’t be more excited about how it went. It has been three amazing days where we have all been sharing the path to living the dream […]
