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In the first workshop of this two-part series, we decode the root of your trading pain points. Créde explains the common root causes of specific trading challenges and coaches a small group of traders through uncovering what is behind their deviating from their trading plan. At the end of the workshop, Créde sets a practical […]

Dear Traders, Happy New Year! I hope everyone has started this year well and strong. The market continues to show exceptional volatility, based in part on Tesla’s announcement yesterday of record-breaking car deliveries. Today, Tesla gapped up over 9% and pushed toward an all-time high of $1243 per share. Semiconductors are also robust with both […]

In part 1 of this multi-part webinar, Kyle will be reviewing the advanced hotkeys (for DAS) which aid a trader in their risk management. Topics will include Hotkey creation, usage, configuration, and some of the scenarios that users should be aware of. Part 1 covers general hotkey scripting information, risk management overview, and the Dollar […]

Trading is a performance sport and mindset is a competitive advantage. To be a successful trader or athlete, technical skill is a requirement. But technical skill alone is not enough. In sport and trading, where split-second decisions and impulsive actions can make or break a career, mindset is what separates the good from the great. […]

Although it is a simple concept in theory, having your trading desk set up improperly can lead to struggles in producing the results you desire. What type of computer do you need? How many screens should you have? Does a stream deck improve execution? What items should you place on your screens? Where should items […]

Dear Traders, Although 2021 was very eventful and exciting, it also went by very fast. Reflecting back over the last 12 months, there are so many happenings to remember. A few that come readily to my mind include the Suez Canal blockage, Elon Musk hosting Saturday Night Live and being named TIME Person of the […]

There are two general types of traders: those who prefer to trade the ranges and those who prefer trends. Of course, there are two mindsets that correspond to these preferences: MisMatchers… natural skeptics who expect Reversals and Matchers… naturally ‘agreeable’ folks who expect continuation. In this webinar, Dr. Ried is going to elaborate on that […]

One of the most fundamental trading strategies is the breakout. In fact, many well-known trading setups are really, in essence, breakout strategies. They are especially attractive for novice traders because of how easy their patterns can be identified. At the same time, experienced traders will find that they can reap considerable profits by mastering more […]

Dear Traders, What a wild market we are in, thanks to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 which is causing more lockdowns and restrictions in Europe and around the world. Apparently, our war with Covid is never going to end. All indexes are down, and IWM, as usual, is leading the weakness by dropping roughly […]

A couple of days ago a member sent me an email with a post that said, “a trader can’t force a trade any more than a surfer can force a wave to come together. Great surfers wait. They recognize patterns. When they see the perfect wave coming, they put themselves in the best possible position […]

Dear Traders, These are scary times in the stock market. Yesterday, Jerome Powell’s speech was heartwarming for Wall Street, and stocks such as SPY and QQQ surged to mostly new all-time highs. Today, on the other hand, a bloodbath is unfolding, especially for the highly overvalued technology companies in QQQ. One thing that Federal Reserve […]

Higher volatility markets often attract traders as large price exploration and range expansion provide directional bias to exploit. Knowing the structure that markets leave behind in the form of ‘Gaps’ can provide additional edge for short-term levels and entry/targets, swing ideas as certain Gaps provide contunation and exhaustion, and can signal macro shifts in sentiment […]