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...
by ADRIAN MANZ | Nov 3, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
Becoming a successful trader takes more than market knowledge or the ability to read charts — it requires a disciplined approach, structured strategies, and psychological resilience to stay in the game for the long run. My Income Trading Boot Camp, Coaching Program,...
by Julie Manz | Nov 2, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
My last article explored traders’ common psychological hurdles: FOMO, loss aversion, and overconfidence. These are foundational challenges, but trading psychology goes even deeper. Today, let’s tackle three additional hurdles that can sabotage even the most...
by Julie Manz | Nov 2, 2024 | The Doctor's Dose
Overcoming Psychological Hurdles in Trading Trading can be one of the most mentally challenging careers, requiring discipline, quick decision-making, and resilience. While technical knowledge is essential, the mental side of trading often separates success from...