Stock Trading System First we'll start off with what a system is. According to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary a system is "an organized or established procedure". It follows then that a stock trading system can be defined as "an organized or established procedure for trading stock". … [Read more...]
Swing Trading Strategies
Using Swing Trading Strategies and Technical Analysis when Trading Stocks to Make Consistent Trading Profits This article is one small part of a series of lessons using Swing Trading Strategies and Technical Analysis developed by WD Gann which are designed to show how anyone can build a profitable … [Read more...]
Do I Absolutely Need to Have a Stock Trading Strategy in Order to Be Successful?”.
There is one question that I am asked more virtually than any other when it comes to stock trading. That question is simply, “Do I absolutely need to have a stock trading strategy in order to be successful?”. Initially that seemed like an unusual question to me. After I gave it a bit of thought, … [Read more...]
A Brief Introduction To Stock Analysis
Stock analysis is also referred to as stock research. The objective of this analysis is to determine the best time to buy and sell stocks. That doesn't sound too complicated does it. In reality, it really isn't as complicated as you might think. There are a number of different types of research … [Read more...]
What Is The Best Technical Indicator For Effective Trading Stock?
Selecting the best technical indicator use for stock trading is an important step in your stock analysis. Let's explore how we can best make that selection. Most technical indicators work well for long-term as well as short-term stock trading. This is one of the many beauties of using technical … [Read more...]
Do Your Own Stock Analysis and Stop Listening to Rumors
One of the easiest things to do is to hear a stock market rumor. The next easiest thing to do is to actually believe the stock market rumor. Rumors and opinions about what the stock market will do in general are more numerous than the blades of grass in your front lawn. Since there are so many … [Read more...]
Choosing The Right Stock Trading Strategy
If you are going to be successful in stock trading, you need to figure out which trading strategy best suits you. This means taking into account your needs and resources, your expectations for return, and your tolerance for risk. Even things like your age should be considered when you are choosing a … [Read more...]
Stock Trading Strategy
Stock Trading Strategy A stock trading strategy is often times said to be the same as a stock trading system. Some feel that a stock trading strategy is more than a stock trading system. A stock trading strategy is said to encompass more than just entry and exit rules but stock selection, risk … [Read more...]
Do I Really Need a Stock Trading Strategy to Be a Successful Stock Trader?
One question that is asked by many beginning stock traders is, “do I really need a stock trading strategy to be a successful Stock trader?”. This is essentially the same as asking yourself, “do I need a business plan to be a successful businessperson?” The answer is a resounding yes. There is an … [Read more...]
The Amount Of A Trading System’s Drawdown Is Only Part Of The Picture
Traders have long been concerned with the size a trading system's drawdown. This, of course, makes sense as all traders should be evaluating risk versus reward at all times. The problem is that sometimes we as traders have too narrow of a focus. We will take some trading system metric and … [Read more...]