Day Trading: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Call and Put
Definition of related options phrases such as Call, Put, in the money, out of the money, strike price, option exercise, and expiration date.
Definition of related options phrases such as Call, Put, in the money, out of the money, strike price, option exercise, and expiration date.
Day Trading Tools
List of the tools needed for day trading, with minimum specifications and recommendations. Includes discussions of trading computers, Internet access, direct access brokerages, trading and charting software, and market data.
List of the tools needed for day trading, with minimum specifications and recommendations. Includes discussions of trading computers, Internet access, direct access brokerages, trading and charting software, and market data.
What is Day Trading?
Explanation of what day trading actually is, and how it relates to other styles of trading. Includes some of the differences between day trading styles, types of trade, and day traders' personalities.
Explanation of what day trading actually is, and how it relates to other styles of trading. Includes some of the differences between day trading styles, types of trade, and day traders' personalities.
Reading a Candlestick Chart
Instructions for reading a candlestick chart, including descriptions of each section of a candlestick, and how to determine the direction and range of a candlestick.
Instructions for reading a candlestick chart, including descriptions of each section of a candlestick, and how to determine the direction and range of a candlestick.
Day Trading Charts
Descriptions of bar, candlestick, and line charts, with the trading information that they represent, and instructions for reading and interpreting them during trading.
Descriptions of bar, candlestick, and line charts, with the trading information that they represent, and instructions for reading and interpreting them during trading.
Trading Order Types
Description of the trading order types that are combined to make a complete trade. Includes market, limit, stop, stop limit, market if touched, and limit if touched orders.
Description of the trading order types that are combined to make a complete trade. Includes market, limit, stop, stop limit, market if touched, and limit if touched orders.
Tick, Tick Size, Tick Value
Definition of the trading terms tick, tick size, and tick value, and examples of their use in trading.
Definition of the trading terms tick, tick size, and tick value, and examples of their use in trading.
Interactive Brokers
Profile of the direct access broker Interactive Brokers or IB, including information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Profile of the direct access broker Interactive Brokers or IB, including information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Day Trading Stock Markets
Description of stocks markets and their suitability for day trading, including minimum trading deposit, margin, and SEC imposed day trading restrictions.
Description of stocks markets and their suitability for day trading, including minimum trading deposit, margin, and SEC imposed day trading restrictions.
Trading Computers
Description of day trading computers, including laptops and desktops, with recommendations for the minimum specifications that are suitable for day trading.
Description of day trading computers, including laptops and desktops, with recommendations for the minimum specifications that are suitable for day trading.
What are Futures?
Description of futures markets and contracts. Lists some of the most popular futures markets. Explains how futures trading symbols are constructed, and how tick values are calculated.
Description of futures markets and contracts. Lists some of the most popular futures markets. Explains how futures trading symbols are constructed, and how tick values are calculated.
Currency Futures
Description of currency futures markets, and how they differ from currency markets (Forex). Includes a list of the most popular currency futures markets, with links to their market profiles, and contract specifications.
Description of currency futures markets, and how they differ from currency markets (Forex). Includes a list of the most popular currency futures markets, with links to their market profiles, and contract specifications.
Description of Options Markets
Description of options markets and contracts, and how they differ from futures markets. Lists some European and US style options markets. Explains how options trading symbols are constructed, and how tick values are calculated.
Description of options markets and contracts, and how they differ from futures markets. Lists some European and US style options markets. Explains how options trading symbols are constructed, and how tick values are calculated.
Candlestick Charts
Description of candlestick charts, including the trading information that they represent, and the timeframes that they can be based upon.
Description of candlestick charts, including the trading information that they represent, and the timeframes that they can be based upon.
Strike Price and Expiration
Definition of related options phrases such as Call, Put, in the money, out of the money, strike price, option exercise, and expiration date.
Definition of related options phrases such as Call, Put, in the money, out of the money, strike price, option exercise, and expiration date.
Market Profile Charts
Description of market profile charts, with explanations of the information that they provide, and examples of how they are used in day trading.
Description of market profile charts, with explanations of the information that they provide, and examples of how they are used in day trading.
Order Book
Definition of the day trading terms order book, level 2 market data, and depth of market.
Definition of the day trading terms order book, level 2 market data, and depth of market.
Trading Software
Description of day trading software, including brokerage provided and third party software.
Description of day trading software, including brokerage provided and third party software.
Bullish Harami Cross
Description of the japanese candlestick pattern known as a bullish harami cross, with an explanation of what the candlestick pattern means in trading.
Description of the japanese candlestick pattern known as a bullish harami cross, with an explanation of what the candlestick pattern means in trading.
Profile of the ES
Profile of the ES futures market, including the companies included in the S&P 500 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the ES futures market, including the companies included in the S&P 500 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Moving Averages
Description of simple, exponential, and weighted moving averages, including definitions, calculations, and their basic use in trading.
Description of simple, exponential, and weighted moving averages, including definitions, calculations, and their basic use in trading.
Futures Contracts
Description of futures contracts, including the information that they provide, and where they can be found.
Description of futures contracts, including the information that they provide, and where they can be found.
Day Trading Markets
Introduction to the markets that are available to day traders, including some popular futures, options, currencies, and stock markets.
Introduction to the markets that are available to day traders, including some popular futures, options, currencies, and stock markets.
Buying Stock Using Options
Explanation of how to buy stock using stock options, including the price advantages that this strategy can provide, and an example of a trade made using the stock options strategy.
Explanation of how to buy stock using stock options, including the price advantages that this strategy can provide, and an example of a trade made using the stock options strategy.
Open Interest
Definition of open interest, with explanations of how open interest is calculated and interpreted.
Definition of open interest, with explanations of how open interest is calculated and interpreted.
Profile of the DAX
Profile of the DAX futures market, including the companies included in the DAX stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the DAX futures market, including the companies included in the DAX stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Tick Charts
Description of trading charts based upon ticks (number of trades), including their advantages and disadvantages compared to time charts.
Description of trading charts based upon ticks (number of trades), including their advantages and disadvantages compared to time charts.
Stop Loss Order Types
Discussion of whether stop loss orders should be market or limit orders, with an explanation of how each type of order can affect the stop loss.
Discussion of whether stop loss orders should be market or limit orders, with an explanation of how each type of order can affect the stop loss.
Bar Charts
Description of bar charts, including the trading information that they represent, and the timeframes that they can be based upon.
Description of bar charts, including the trading information that they represent, and the timeframes that they can be based upon.
Pivot Point Bounce
Step by step tutorial of the pivot point bounce trade, including detailed instructions and charts of a real trade made using the pivot point bounce trading system.
Step by step tutorial of the pivot point bounce trade, including detailed instructions and charts of a real trade made using the pivot point bounce trading system.
Donchian Channel
Description and example of the Donchian Channel, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description and example of the Donchian Channel, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
How Options are Traded
Discussion of how options markets are traded, including descriptions of options contracts, long and short trades, call and put contracts, and options premiums.
Discussion of how options markets are traded, including descriptions of options contracts, long and short trades, call and put contracts, and options premiums.
Charting Software
Description of day trading charting software, including brokerage provided and third party software.
Description of day trading charting software, including brokerage provided and third party software.
Momentum
Description of the Momentum indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description of the Momentum indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Low Risk Stock Investing
Description of an options strategy that is used to invest in stock with less margin and less risk, with an example of a trade made using the options strategy.
Description of an options strategy that is used to invest in stock with less margin and less risk, with an example of a trade made using the options strategy.
Long and Short
Definition of the trading terms long and short, and examples of their use in day trading.
Definition of the trading terms long and short, and examples of their use in day trading.
Day Trading Restrictions
Description of the SEC day trading restrictions that apply to US stocks and stock markets.
Description of the SEC day trading restrictions that apply to US stocks and stock markets.
How Futures are Traded
Discussion of how futures markets are traded, including descriptions of futures contracts, and long and short trades.
Discussion of how futures markets are traded, including descriptions of futures contracts, and long and short trades.
Forex or Currency Futures?
Description of the currency markets, including the differences between Forex and futures markets, and recommendations for the best choices for individual day traders.
Description of the currency markets, including the differences between Forex and futures markets, and recommendations for the best choices for individual day traders.
Moving Average Bounce
Step by step tutorial of the moving average bounce trade, including detailed instructions and charts of a real trade made using the moving average bounce trading system.
Step by step tutorial of the moving average bounce trade, including detailed instructions and charts of a real trade made using the moving average bounce trading system.
Stop Loss
Definition of the day trading term stop loss, with descriptions of the two most common types of stop loss, and a discussion of whether or not a stop loss should be used.
Definition of the day trading term stop loss, with descriptions of the two most common types of stop loss, and a discussion of whether or not a stop loss should be used.
Reading a Candlestick
Explanation of candlestick charts with descriptions of each piece of information that a single candlestick represents.
Explanation of candlestick charts with descriptions of each piece of information that a single candlestick represents.
Stochastic Oscillator
Description of the Stochastic Oscillator indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description of the Stochastic Oscillator indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
In and Out of the Money
Definition of related options phrases such as Call, Put, in the money, out of the money, strike price, option exercise, and expiration date.
Definition of related options phrases such as Call, Put, in the money, out of the money, strike price, option exercise, and expiration date.
Day Trading Market Data
Description of day trading market data, and the trading information that market data provides. Includes profiles of the most popular market data feeds, with the markets that they offer, their monthly fees, and their software and programming interfaces.
Description of day trading market data, and the trading information that market data provides. Includes profiles of the most popular market data feeds, with the markets that they offer, their monthly fees, and their software and programming interfaces.
Zero Line Cross
Step by step tutorial of the zero line cross trade, including detailed instructions and charts of a real trade made using the zero line cross trading system.
Step by step tutorial of the zero line cross trade, including detailed instructions and charts of a real trade made using the zero line cross trading system.
Commodity Channel Index (CCI)
Description of the Commodity Channel Index (CCI), including definition, calculation, and its basic use in trading.
Description of the Commodity Channel Index (CCI), including definition, calculation, and its basic use in trading.
Profit and Loss Potential
Discussion of the profit and loss potential of various day trading markets, and their suitability for beginning day traders.
Discussion of the profit and loss potential of various day trading markets, and their suitability for beginning day traders.
Stock Options
Description of stock options' markets, including an explanation of stock options' contracts, strike prices, options expirations, and exercising stock options.
Description of stock options' markets, including an explanation of stock options' contracts, strike prices, options expirations, and exercising stock options.
Profile of the YM
Profile of the YM futures market, including the companies included in the Dow Jones stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the YM futures market, including the companies included in the Dow Jones stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Day Trading Virtues
Discussion of the personality traits of patience, decisiveness, and calmness, and how they are necessary for successful day trading.
Discussion of the personality traits of patience, decisiveness, and calmness, and how they are necessary for successful day trading.
MACD
Description of the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description of the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Profile of the HSI
Profile of the HSI futures market, including the companies included in the Hang Seng stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the HSI futures market, including the companies included in the Hang Seng stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Drawing Upward Trend Lines
Step by step tutorial explaining how to draw upward trend lines on graphical price charts, with complete instructions and example charts of each step.
Step by step tutorial explaining how to draw upward trend lines on graphical price charts, with complete instructions and example charts of each step.
Day Trading Brokerage
Description of day trading brokerages, and why direct access brokers are the more suitable than traditional brokers. Includes links to profiles and reviews of some of the most popular day trading brokerages.
Description of day trading brokerages, and why direct access brokers are the more suitable than traditional brokers. Includes links to profiles and reviews of some of the most popular day trading brokerages.
IB's Market Data
Description of Interactive Brokers' market data feed, including the available markets, the monthly fees, and the software and programming interface.
Description of Interactive Brokers' market data feed, including the available markets, the monthly fees, and the software and programming interface.
Market Data Definition
Description of day trading market data, including the different levels of market data, and the trading information that each level of market data provides.
Description of day trading market data, including the different levels of market data, and the trading information that each level of market data provides.
The Bid, Ask, and Last
Definition of the market prices known as the bid price, the ask price, and the last price, with an explanation of how these prices affect day trading.
Definition of the market prices known as the bid price, the ask price, and the last price, with an explanation of how these prices affect day trading.
Parabolic Stop and Reverse
Description of the Parabolic SAR (Parabolic Stop and Reverse) indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description of the Parabolic SAR (Parabolic Stop and Reverse) indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Discretion or System Trading
Descriptions of discretionary trading and system trading, with suggestions for choosing the correct type of trading for your personality, and examples of each type of trading.
Descriptions of discretionary trading and system trading, with suggestions for choosing the correct type of trading for your personality, and examples of each type of trading.
ASX 200 Constituent List
The complete list of the companies included in the ASX 200 stock index, The ASX 200 stock index is the primary stock index of the Australian Securities Exchange in Australia, and the underlying for the ASX futures market.
The complete list of the companies included in the ASX 200 stock index, The ASX 200 stock index is the primary stock index of the Australian Securities Exchange in Australia, and the underlying for the ASX futures market.
TradeStation Securities
Profile of the direct access broker TradeStation Securities or simply TradeStation. Includes information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Profile of the direct access broker TradeStation Securities or simply TradeStation. Includes information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Placing Stop Loss Orders
Discussion about placing stop loss orders, with suggestions for where, and where not, to place stop loss orders depending upon how they are being used.
Discussion about placing stop loss orders, with suggestions for where, and where not, to place stop loss orders depending upon how they are being used.
Volume Charts
Description of trading charts based upon volume (number of contracts), including their advantages and disadvantages compared to time charts.
Description of trading charts based upon volume (number of contracts), including their advantages and disadvantages compared to time charts.
Range Charts
Description of trading charts based upon price range (difference between high and low prices), including their advantages and disadvantages compared to time charts.
Description of trading charts based upon price range (difference between high and low prices), including their advantages and disadvantages compared to time charts.
News or Technical Analysis
Discussion of the differences between fundamental analysis and technical analysis, and which type is better suited for day trading.
Discussion of the differences between fundamental analysis and technical analysis, and which type is better suited for day trading.
Short Term Trading Strategies
A detailed review of Short Term Trading Strategies That Work by Larry Connors. The review includes a description of the book, whom the book is designed for, and how the book can be used in your own trading.
A detailed review of Short Term Trading Strategies That Work by Larry Connors. The review includes a description of the book, whom the book is designed for, and how the book can be used in your own trading.
Heikin Ashi
Description and example of Heikin Ashi charts, including their definition, calculation, and their basic use in trading.
Description and example of Heikin Ashi charts, including their definition, calculation, and their basic use in trading.
Bearish Harami Cross
Description of the japanese candlestick pattern known as a bearish harami cross, with an explanation of what the candlestick pattern means in trading.
Description of the japanese candlestick pattern known as a bearish harami cross, with an explanation of what the candlestick pattern means in trading.
TRIX Reversal
Step by step tutorial of the TRIX reversal trade, including detailed instructions and charts of a real trade made using the TRIX reversal trading system.
Step by step tutorial of the TRIX reversal trade, including detailed instructions and charts of a real trade made using the TRIX reversal trading system.
Fibonacci Numbers
Description of the Fibonacci numbers, including their history, calculation, and examples of their use in day trading.
Description of the Fibonacci numbers, including their history, calculation, and examples of their use in day trading.
Reading a Bar Chart
Instructions for reading a bar chart, including descriptions of each section of a bar, and how to determine the direction and range of a bar.
Instructions for reading a bar chart, including descriptions of each section of a bar, and how to determine the direction and range of a bar.
Day Trading Style
Definition of the style of trading known as day trading, with examples of the types of trade that fit within this short term trading style.
Definition of the style of trading known as day trading, with examples of the types of trade that fit within this short term trading style.
Profile of the NQ
Profile of the NQ futures market, including the companies included in the NASDAQ 100 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the NQ futures market, including the companies included in the NASDAQ 100 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
What are Currencies?
Description of the currency (or forex) markets, where one currency is traded for a different currency. Includes a list of popular currency markets, and trading recommendations between currency and futures markets.
Description of the currency (or forex) markets, where one currency is traded for a different currency. Includes a list of popular currency markets, and trading recommendations between currency and futures markets.
Profile of the EUR
Profile of the EUR futures market, including the exchange rate that the market is based upon, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the EUR futures market, including the exchange rate that the market is based upon, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Geographical Location
Discussion of the geographical locations of various day trading markets, and how that affects their suitability for beginning or experienced day traders.
Discussion of the geographical locations of various day trading markets, and how that affects their suitability for beginning or experienced day traders.
Choosing a Market
Discussion of the best markets for beginning day traders, including criteria such as initial trading deposit, personality, tick values, and geographical location.
Discussion of the best markets for beginning day traders, including criteria such as initial trading deposit, personality, tick values, and geographical location.
Making your First Trade
A step by step tutorial to making your first real trade, whether in simulation or live. Includes descriptions of each step, and images of the trading software and charting software at each step.
A step by step tutorial to making your first real trade, whether in simulation or live. Includes descriptions of each step, and images of the trading software and charting software at each step.
Choosing a Day Trading Market
Discussion of the best markets for beginning day traders, including criteria like initial trading deposit, personality, tick values, and geographical location.
Discussion of the best markets for beginning day traders, including criteria like initial trading deposit, personality, tick values, and geographical location.
Short Covered Call
Description of the basic options strategy known as a short covered call, including instructions for making a short covered call trade, and explanations of the risk and reward of short covered calls.
Description of the basic options strategy known as a short covered call, including instructions for making a short covered call trade, and explanations of the risk and reward of short covered calls.
Time Charts
Description of day trading charts based upon time, such as short term timeframes like seconds and minutes, and long term timeframes such as hours and days.
Description of day trading charts based upon time, such as short term timeframes like seconds and minutes, and long term timeframes such as hours and days.
NobleTrading
Profile of the day trading brokerage NobleTrading, including information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Profile of the day trading brokerage NobleTrading, including information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Double Moving Average Bounce
Step by step tutorial of a variation of the moving average bounce trading system, known as the double moving average bounce. The tutorial includes detailed instructions of each step of the trading system, and charts of a real trade made using the double moving average bounce trading system.
Step by step tutorial of a variation of the moving average bounce trading system, known as the double moving average bounce. The tutorial includes detailed instructions of each step of the trading system, and charts of a real trade made using the double moving average bounce trading system.
Contract For Difference
Description of Contract For Difference markets, with a discussion of CFD availability, and examples of CFD markets.
Description of Contract For Difference markets, with a discussion of CFD availability, and examples of CFD markets.
Directional Movement Index
Description of the Directional Movement Index (DMI), including definition, calculation, and its basic use in trading.
Description of the Directional Movement Index (DMI), including definition, calculation, and its basic use in trading.
Volatility Ratio
Description of the Volatility Ratio indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description of the Volatility Ratio indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Fear and Greed
Discussion of the emotions of fear and greed, and how they affect traders and day trading.
Discussion of the emotions of fear and greed, and how they affect traders and day trading.
Line Charts
Description of line charts, including the trading information that they represent, and the timeframes that they can be based upon.
Description of line charts, including the trading information that they represent, and the timeframes that they can be based upon.
Trend Lines - Price Levels
Description and examples of trend lines showing support and resistance, and explanations of the information that they provide about the market's prices.
Description and examples of trend lines showing support and resistance, and explanations of the information that they provide about the market's prices.
Buying and Selling Volume
Description of buying and selling volume, including how each type of volume affects the current market price.
Description of buying and selling volume, including how each type of volume affects the current market price.
Telephone
Explanation of why a telephone is needed during day trading, with recommendations for the best type of telephone.
Explanation of why a telephone is needed during day trading, with recommendations for the best type of telephone.
Introduction to Scalping
Description of the trading style known as scalping, with examples of the type of trades that a scalper would make.
Description of the trading style known as scalping, with examples of the type of trades that a scalper would make.
TRIX
Description of the TRIX, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description of the TRIX, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Transact Futures
Profile of the direct access broker Transact Futures. Includes information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Profile of the direct access broker Transact Futures. Includes information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Trend Lines
Series of articles about trend lines, including the information that they represent, tutorials for drawing trend lines, and examples of trading using trend lines.
Series of articles about trend lines, including the information that they represent, tutorials for drawing trend lines, and examples of trading using trend lines.
Choosing a Trading Style
Discussion of different trading styles, and suggestions for finding the trading style that best suits your personality.
Discussion of different trading styles, and suggestions for finding the trading style that best suits your personality.
Stop or If Touched Orders?
Explanation of the differences between stop orders and if touched orders, with examples of how using the wrong type of order can greatly affect your trading.
Explanation of the differences between stop orders and if touched orders, with examples of how using the wrong type of order can greatly affect your trading.
Margin
Definition of the day trading term margin, with an explanation of how margin applies to day trading, and why different markets have different margin requirements.
Definition of the day trading term margin, with an explanation of how margin applies to day trading, and why different markets have different margin requirements.
Triangular Moving Average (TMA
Description of the Triangular Moving Average (TMA), including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description of the Triangular Moving Average (TMA), including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Bollinger Bands
Description and example of the bollinger bands indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Description and example of the bollinger bands indicator, including its definition, calculation, and basic use in trading.
Drawing Sideways Trend Lines
Step by step tutorial explaining how to draw sideways trend lines on graphical price charts, with complete instructions and example charts of each step.
Step by step tutorial explaining how to draw sideways trend lines on graphical price charts, with complete instructions and example charts of each step.
Initial and Maintenance Margin
Discussion of the initial and maintenance margin requirements of various day trading markets, and their suitability for beginning day traders.
Discussion of the initial and maintenance margin requirements of various day trading markets, and their suitability for beginning day traders.
Bear Call Spread
Description of the basic options strategy known as a bear call spread, including instructions for making a bear call spread trade, and explanations of the risk and reward of bear call spreads.
Description of the basic options strategy known as a bear call spread, including instructions for making a bear call spread trade, and explanations of the risk and reward of bear call spreads.
Trend Line Breaks
Definition of trend line breaks, including why they occur, and examples of how they can be used as part of a trading system.
Definition of trend line breaks, including why they occur, and examples of how they can be used as part of a trading system.
Market Profiles
Profiles of many stock indicies and their futures markets, arranged by region and market type. Information provided includes descriptions, contract specifications, constituent companies, and holiday schedules.
Profiles of many stock indicies and their futures markets, arranged by region and market type. Information provided includes descriptions, contract specifications, constituent companies, and holiday schedules.
Trin
Description of the market internal known as the Trin, with explanation of how it applies to day trading.
Description of the market internal known as the Trin, with explanation of how it applies to day trading.
Position Trading
Definition of the style of trading known as position trading, with examples of the types of trade that fit within this long term trading style.
Definition of the style of trading known as position trading, with examples of the types of trade that fit within this long term trading style.
Time and Sales or Tape
Definition of the time and sales (or tape), and descriptions of the information that is provided by the time and sales.
Definition of the time and sales (or tape), and descriptions of the information that is provided by the time and sales.
Introduction to Warrants
Introduction to warrants including the types of warrants that are available, and the basics of how warrants are traded.
Introduction to warrants including the types of warrants that are available, and the basics of how warrants are traded.
Drawing Downward Trend Lines
Step by step tutorial explaining how to draw downward trend lines on graphical price charts, with complete instructions and example charts of each step.
Step by step tutorial explaining how to draw downward trend lines on graphical price charts, with complete instructions and example charts of each step.
Ticks
Description of the market internal known as the Ticks, with explanation of how it applies to day trading.
Description of the market internal known as the Ticks, with explanation of how it applies to day trading.
Long Belt Hold
Description of the japanese candlestick pattern known as a long belt hold, with an explanation of what the candlestick pattern means in trading.
Description of the japanese candlestick pattern known as a long belt hold, with an explanation of what the candlestick pattern means in trading.
TickTrader
Introduction to the TickTrader trading software, with descriptions of TickTrader's main features, and examples of how TickTrader can be used for automated trading.
Introduction to the TickTrader trading software, with descriptions of TickTrader's main features, and examples of how TickTrader can be used for automated trading.
Points, Ticks, and Pips
Definition of the day trading terms points, ticks, and pips, with an explanation of which term is used for which markets, and examples of how they are used when talking about day trading.
Definition of the day trading terms points, ticks, and pips, with an explanation of which term is used for which markets, and examples of how they are used when talking about day trading.
Spread
Definition of the day trading term spread (or bid and ask spread), including what causes a small and large spread, and how they affect trading.
Definition of the day trading term spread (or bid and ask spread), including what causes a small and large spread, and how they affect trading.
Trading Stock Indexes
Discussion of trading stock indexes using futures and options markets, including charting the stock indexes while trading the futures and options markets.
Discussion of trading stock indexes using futures and options markets, including charting the stock indexes while trading the futures and options markets.
Elliott Waves
Description and example of Elliott Waves, including their definition, analysis, and their basic use in trading.
Description and example of Elliott Waves, including their definition, analysis, and their basic use in trading.
Single Stock Futures
Description of single stock futures, with an explanation of single stock futures contracts, and examples of single stock futures markets.
Description of single stock futures, with an explanation of single stock futures contracts, and examples of single stock futures markets.
Emergency Hedging
Description of emergency hedging, and an explanation of when it is used, with examples of emergency hedging strategies.
Description of emergency hedging, and an explanation of when it is used, with examples of emergency hedging strategies.
Accumulation Distribution
Description of Accumulation Distribution, including definition, calculation, and its basic use in trading.
Description of Accumulation Distribution, including definition, calculation, and its basic use in trading.
IQFeed's Market Data
Description of IQFeed's market data feed, including the available markets, the monthly fees, and the software and programming interface.
Description of IQFeed's market data feed, including the available markets, the monthly fees, and the software and programming interface.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
Description of the Relative Strength Index (RSI), including definition, calculation, and its basic use in trading.
Description of the Relative Strength Index (RSI), including definition, calculation, and its basic use in trading.
Profile of the ZG
Profile of the ZG futures market, including the commodity that the market is based upon, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the ZG futures market, including the commodity that the market is based upon, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Commodity Futures
Description of commodity futures markets, with lists of the most popular commodity futures markets, and links to their market profiles and contract specifications.
Description of commodity futures markets, with lists of the most popular commodity futures markets, and links to their market profiles and contract specifications.
Arbitrage
Definition of arbitrage with examples of how it can be used in day trading.
Definition of arbitrage with examples of how it can be used in day trading.
Swing Trading
Definition of the style of trading known as swing trading, with examples of the types of trade that fit within this medium term trading style.
Definition of the style of trading known as swing trading, with examples of the types of trade that fit within this medium term trading style.
Trading in Simulation
Description of trading in simulation, and its advantages over trading live when making your first few trades.
Description of trading in simulation, and its advantages over trading live when making your first few trades.
Reading a Bar
Explanation of bar charts with descriptions of each piece of information that a single bar represents.
Explanation of bar charts with descriptions of each piece of information that a single bar represents.
Long and Short Options Trades
Description of which options trades are long and which options trades are short, with reference to both the options market itself, and the underlying market.
Description of which options trades are long and which options trades are short, with reference to both the options market itself, and the underlying market.
Profile of the CAC40
Profile of the CAC40 futures market, including the companies included in the CAC40 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the CAC40 futures market, including the companies included in the CAC40 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Doji
Description of the japanese candlestick pattern known as a doji, with an explanation of what the candlestick pattern means in trading.
Description of the japanese candlestick pattern known as a doji, with an explanation of what the candlestick pattern means in trading.
Retail Forex Brokers
Discussion of retail forex brokers, with examples of why they should be avoided.
Discussion of retail forex brokers, with examples of why they should be avoided.
Peregrine Financial Group (US)
Profile of the direct access broker Peregrine Financial Group or PFG. Includes information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Profile of the direct access broker Peregrine Financial Group or PFG. Includes information about opening an account, trading fees, trading software, and reliability.
Market Scanners
Description of market scanners, with instructions for how they are used in day trading, and explanations of the criteria that they can use.
Description of market scanners, with instructions for how they are used in day trading, and explanations of the criteria that they can use.
Market Data
Description of day trading market data, with suggestions for market data feeds that are suitable for day trading.
Description of day trading market data, with suggestions for market data feeds that are suitable for day trading.
Trading Logs
Discussion of trading logs, including the information that a trading log should include, and the different formats that a trading log can be stored in.
Discussion of trading logs, including the information that a trading log should include, and the different formats that a trading log can be stored in.
Profile of the NIFTY
Profile of the NIFTY futures market, including the companies included in the Nifty stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the NIFTY futures market, including the companies included in the Nifty stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the ER2
Profile of the ER2 futures market, including the companies included in the Russell 2000 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the ER2 futures market, including the companies included in the Russell 2000 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Learning Trading
Descriptions of the most popular methods of trading instruction, with my recommendations for which ways are the most effective, and my suggestion for an alternative to learning trading.
Descriptions of the most popular methods of trading instruction, with my recommendations for which ways are the most effective, and my suggestion for an alternative to learning trading.
Day Trading - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Day Trading guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Day Trading guide site.
Live Trading Room
Definition of a live trading room, with examples of different types of live trading room.
Definition of a live trading room, with examples of different types of live trading room.
Trend Lines - Direction
Description and examples of upward, downward, and sideways trend lines, and explanation of the information they provide about the market's prices.
Description and examples of upward, downward, and sideways trend lines, and explanation of the information they provide about the market's prices.
Choosing a Chart Time Frame
Discussion of chart time frames, with an explanation of how to choose the best chart time frame for your trading system and trading style.
Discussion of chart time frames, with an explanation of how to choose the best chart time frame for your trading system and trading style.
Pivot Points
Description of Pivot Points, including definition, calculation, and their basic use in trading.
Description of Pivot Points, including definition, calculation, and their basic use in trading.
Long Call
Description of the basic options strategy known as a long call, including instructions for making a long call trade, and explanations of the risk and reward of long calls.
Description of the basic options strategy known as a long call, including instructions for making a long call trade, and explanations of the risk and reward of long calls.
Break Even Percentage
Description and calculation of the break even percentage, which shows the ratio of winning and losing trades that are required for a break even profit / loss.
Description and calculation of the break even percentage, which shows the ratio of winning and losing trades that are required for a break even profit / loss.
Choosing a Trading Seminar
Discussion of trading seminars, and whether they are the best way of learning trading. Topics covered include recommendations for choosing a suitable seminar, and suggestions for the amount of money that a trading seminar should cost.
Discussion of trading seminars, and whether they are the best way of learning trading. Topics covered include recommendations for choosing a suitable seminar, and suggestions for the amount of money that a trading seminar should cost.
Profile of the ASX
Profile of the ASX futures market, including the companies included in the ASX 200 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Profile of the ASX futures market, including the companies included in the ASX 200 stock index, the full contract specifications, and the market holidays.
Review of Spread Trading
A detailed review of Spread Trading by Greg Jensen. The review includes a description of the book, whom the book is designed for, and how the book can be used in your own trading.
A detailed review of Spread Trading by Greg Jensen. The review includes a description of the book, whom the book is designed for, and how the book can be used in your own trading.