Dear Traders, Today marks a historic day, reminiscent of the collapse of Lehman Brothers that triggered the 2008 financial crisis. While I wasn’t trading back then, I can imagine it was a terrifying time for investors and financial market traders, especially if you found yourself on the wrong side of the trade. Today, the stock … Read more
Dear Traders, The market made a strong move towards a 52-week high today. Although it started slow, it turned out to be a volatile day with plenty of trading opportunities. All sectors closed in the green, with real estate and utilities leading the way. First, we witnessed a hot IPO after many months. $ARM, a … Read more
Dear Traders, Ardi and I are back from Toronto, where we had three amazing talks, including my keynote speech where I wore my Everest suit! It was a lot of fun, and all of our talks were well attended. Thank you, everyone, for coming and for your amazing support. After that, about 40 of us … Read more
There is a logic that is quickly challenged when real money is put at risk in trading. Yet, the more you try to win, the more you lose. And when you lose, you get angry or scared. Then you really inflict damage on yourself. What’s going on here? Your very beliefs about winning and losing … Read more
Dear Traders, Brian, Paras, Ardi, and I are in Toronto for the Moneyshow, where I will be the first keynote speaker on Saturday at 9 am, followed by a technical presentation at 12 pm. Ardi and I arrived late last night in Toronto and decided to stay in an airport hotel. This morning, I woke … Read more
Dear Traders, What an incredible day it was today! Apple shares took a tumble, on track to lose a staggering $200 billion in market value over just two days, all due to China’s plans to extend the ban on iPhones to government-backed agencies and state companies. Shares of the world’s largest company dropped by as … Read more
Dear Traders, I hope everyone had a great long weekend and is ready for fall. I’m back from Burning Man, and this year was quite interesting. The entire desert got flooded, and 72,000 people were stuck. If you want to know about my experience, check out my post on LinkedIn and let me know what … Read more
Hello traders, I hope you are well and trading has been fun this week. Happy jobs day! The job numbers were above expectations but showed that the economy, wages, and overall hiring have slowed down dramatically. The data shows after a period of above-trend growth in both the economy and job market, we are now … Read more
Hello traders, Happy burn day! I am in full Burning Man mode right now and all settled into my camp. I even met one of our traders, Sagyn, here! I met Sagyn just recently in New York and now we are at Burning Man together! I guess it is true what they say, traders who … Read more
Hello traders, Happy Burn! As many of you know, I am a huge advocate of Burning Man and try to attend every year. I have previously attended with Brian and had an amazing experience. Many people view Burning Man as a week-long party involving drugs, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, … Read more
Dear Traders, Today’s newsletter isn’t just about the market – it’s also about a transformative journey that has shaped not only my outlook on life but also my approach to trading. As I prepare to head to Reno, NV for our traders’ meetup and then immerse myself in the unique experience of Burning Man, I … Read more
Dear Traders, Big news in the house! $NVDA, the shining star of the stock market, just dropped its earnings report yesterday. Brace yourselves for the numbers – they are impressive! The semiconductor giant’s second-quarter results blew away estimates. Adjusted earnings per share of $2.70 on revenues of $13.51 topped the expected $2.09 and $11.22 billion. … Read more
Hello traders, We had such an amazing trading day today with major tech names breaking out. This likely occurred due to a few reasons: yields coming down, providing a relief rally for a lot of high-duration names; tons of PMI data showing that the economy is really weak, possibly signaling the end of the rate … Read more
Dear Traders, What a strange world we live in. Bond yields are surging, with 10-year US Treasury rates hitting a sixteen-year high! The reopening of the US economy post-Covid-19 resulted in substantial cash reserves for many, yet supply chains remained distorted, and staffing shortages persisted in sectors like travel. This scenario led to a inflation … Read more
Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Mike’s personal journey of the past three months, during which he faced a relentless series of unexpected life events, challenging his trading prowess, discipline, and mental resilience. Learn from his experiences as he demonstrates effective risk mitigation, decision-making under pressure, and unwavering commitment, showcasing resilience in both his … Read more
Join Megan in this webinar as she dives into one of BBT’s most beloved strategies, the 5-Minute ORB (Opening Range Breakout), using options. In this session, Megan will explain how to execute this strategy effectively while offering key insights into stock selection, how and when to utilize different strike prices, and key risk management techniques … Read more
Do you know exactly what you need to do to make profitable trades, but find yourself repeatedly getting in your own way? Do you become overactive in the market, revenge trade, ignore limits, or hesitate to take on risk because you are afraid to make a mistake? These are all ways that your mind and … Read more
Every successful trader has a method for locating “Where” the best setups are going to be found. For some traders, that method is based on pivots and Bookmap. In tonight’s webinar, Thor will discuss in fine detail these amazing predictive indicators.
“It’s a tough market right now.” That’s the conventional view. But unlike an ordinary business, the business of trading is always accompanied by an unusual amount of frustration. If you’re trading around breakeven, which is common during the first year or two, you’re experiencing an equal amount of reward and punishment, which is hard to … Read more
In this webinar, Jarad will review the tools and techniques for options traders that are offered with the thinkorswim platform. Discover how to perform complex option spread orders, use Active Trader for short-term trading, and understand how to read historical data in order to enforce your trade ideas. Newer options traders will find value in … Read more