by Adrian Manz | Nov 7, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
Understanding AAPL’s Intraday Price Patterns If you’re an active trader or investor following Apple Inc. (AAPL), you’ve likely noticed a recurring intraday price pattern: AAPL often surges at the open, retraces to premarket support levels, and then resumes an...
by Julie Manz | Nov 6, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
Ready, Set, Focus Your Attention! In the high-stakes world of day trading, where every second counts and market conditions shift in the blink of an eye, focus is not just an asset—it’s essential. As traders, our ability to stay centered, alert, and attentive in the...
by Adrian Manz | Nov 6, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
In the wake of Donald Trump’s recent victory, the markets are bracing for shifts traders need to anticipate. Trump’s policies and leadership style have historically impacted various market sectors, and his return will likely influence trading strategies across...
by Adrian Manz | Nov 6, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
In today’s fast-moving financial markets, overnight futures provide valuable clues about how the stock market might perform the following day. Futures markets, including major indexes like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq, trade 24/7, reflecting economic and...
by Julie Manz | Nov 5, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
Trade Management for Day Traders is at the heart of successful trading. As traders, we’re not just reacting to the market; we’re following a carefully crafted plan that keeps us disciplined, focused, and in control. But achieving that discipline takes more than just...
by Adrian Manz | Nov 4, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
Using Statistics to Trade Stocks In my last article, I discussed the role of variability, variance, and standard deviation for traders. I received some questions about the actual calculations required, so this post is my attempt to show you what goes on behind the...
by Adrian Manz | Nov 4, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
The “Magnificent 7” stocks—Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), and NVIDIA (NVDA)—dominate the U.S. stock market, not only in terms of market cap but also in daily trading volume and...
by Adrian Manz | Nov 3, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has become one of the most popular stocks among day traders, and for good reason. With high daily volume, volatility, and relevance in rapidly evolving industries like artificial intelligence, gaming, and data centers, NVDA offers plenty of...
by Adrian Manz | Nov 3, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
In finance and trading, some technical terms can sound cryptic at best. One of these is the “standard deviation.” We often hear this phrase in discussions about market volatility, risk, and price fluctuations. But what is a standard deviation, and why do...
by Julie Manz | Nov 3, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
Mindfulness for Traders The mind can be your most powerful asset—or your greatest obstacle in trading. We’ve discussed the psychological hurdles traders face, like fear, impatience, and emotional attachment. However, what if there was a way to cultivate the clarity...
