By diligently applying Wyckoff's principles and analyzing trading range dynamics, traders can identify favorable opportunities and effectively manage risk, enhancing their prospects for success in the financial markets.
The Only Trading Mentorship Program With A Guarantee
Are you tired of lackluster trading results, costly losses, and the never-ending tuition you pay to the market? If so, our One on One Trading Mentorship Program might be your game-changer.
How To Use Volume Profile - A Complete Guide
If you want to improve your trading performance, understanding and implementing volume profiles is essential. After training hundreds of traders throughout my near-decade-long trading career, I've noticed a common issue among unprofitable traders: they often dive into trading setups and patterns without considering the broader context. Trading without context is not a strategy, it's merely trading patterns.
Are Trading Gurus Legit? Here Is What The Data Shows
It appears that 28% of these financial influencers possess genuine skills, consistently generating impressive monthly abnormal returns averaging 2.6%. However, the majority, a staggering 72%, are either unskilled or worse, have negative skill, resulting in monthly abnormal returns as low as -2.3%. This significant skill divide is a crucial aspect that every trader and investor should be aware of.
Options Flows on SPX Price Action - A breakdown of Gamma, Vanna, and Charm
Options have emerged as the new bedrock, with SPX functioning as the derivative. Tail wagging the dog scenario. For traders engaged in the SPX, ES (futures), or SPY, understanding the ramifications of options flows is paramount - But is this information really needed to be consistently profitable, or is it just noise?
3 Pillars of Trading Success
Trading is a journey of mastery, viewed through the multifaceted prism of three overlapping lenses. These lenses are the Technical Lens, the Performance Lens, and the Self Lens. To achieve true mastery in trading, one must skillfully balance and synchronize these three lenses. Let's delve into each of them.
When to Trade Breakouts and When to Avoid Them
When it comes to trading breakouts, knowing when to seize the opportunity and when to exercise caution can be the difference between success and disappointment. In this article, we will explore the key scenarios that dictate when it's appropriate to trade breakouts and when it's wise to steer clear.
Triple Witching and SPX 0DTE: Unveiling Market Mysteries Amidst Soaring Options Volumes
A recent phenomenon that has been making waves is the peculiar performance of the S&P 500 on Triple Witching days. Over the last 15 occurrences, the S&P 500 has experienced declines in a staggering 13 instances. This raises questions and piques the curiosity of market participants and analysts alike. What could be driving this pattern, and how does it intertwine with the surging volumes in the world of options trading?
How to Game Plan for a Trading Session
If you’re a trader of any experience level, having a game plan is your secret weapon. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting your journey, a well-defined trading session game plan is the key to success. This simple system is what I personally use on a daily basis, and what we talk about in real-time during our Premarket Prep Livestreams in the Trader’s Thinktank - It will keep you prepared for every trading day.
7 Effective Trading Techniques for Stocks and Futures
Intraday trading can be a rewarding venture in options and futures markets. For newcomers and developing day traders, mastering the right techniques is essential. This comprehensive guide will explore seven effective intraday trading techniques that can significantly enhance your day trading strategy.
6 Ways to Accelerate Your Learning Curve as a Developing Trader
Becoming a consistently profitable trader is a journey that requires continuous learning and adaptation. Whether you're just starting or have some experience, there are essential principles to consider that can significantly speed up your progress in the world of trading. In this article, we will explore these valuable insights to help you navigate the markets more effectively.
Cognitive Load - Why It Plagues Traders and How To Beat It
First Class Day Trading Mentor: Why Opinicus Stands Out
To be honest, when I started trading, I wished I had a trading mentor. Trading mentors were not as easy to come by when I began my journey… The best you could find were trading books, which don’t provide the same experience. That is part of why I offer these services - I know what it is like to be struggling to navigate the markets!
Options Flow Trading: More Noise Than Signal
Options Flow trading has gained popularity in recent years, with various sites and tools attempting to capture and analyze the data. For multiple years, options flow data and option sweeps were something that we tracked in the Trader’s Thinktank. However, after tracking this data for 6+ years, it's clear to me that options flow and option sweeps have lost the edge they once provided. There are significant reasons why following the options flow is no longer worth your time.
Chasing Trades - 4 of the Reasons We Do it, and How to Stop
Chasing trades is a pitfall that many traders fall into, often with detrimental consequences for their portfolios. In this article, we will explore the three primary reasons traders chase trades - FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), the belief that any trade can turn into a winner, and the disregard for a well-thought-out trading plan. More importantly, we will provide actionable strategies to help traders break free from this destructive cycle.
15 Mental Models All Traders Should Know
A trader's ability to make informed decisions is profoundly influenced by their understanding of various mental models. These cognitive frameworks, rooted in psychology and probability, shape how traders perceive and respond to market dynamics. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into 15 crucial mental models that can empower traders to navigate the markets more effectively.
Should You Swing Trade Or Day Trade? Here Is How To Decide
The Trader's Journey: Keeping Expectations In Check
Trading success is often measured by the size of one's gains and the ability to consistently turn a profit. After all, as traders we have a giant daily “scoreboard” telling us how well we are doing (in the form of our daily PnL). Yet, for many traders, these aspirations can become a double-edged sword, leading to unrealistic expectations and, ultimately, disappointment.