The Doctor’s Dose
Understanding Apple’s Intraday Price Patterns and the Role of Options Market Makers
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 upward...
The Power of Focused Attention in Day Trading
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...
What Trump’s Victory Means for Stock Market Traders
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 the...
How Overnight Futures Influence the Next Day’s Stock Market
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...
Trade Management: Essential Tips for Disciplined Day Trading
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...
Calculating 2 Standard Deviations of the Mean: A Quick Guide
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...
The Magnificent 7 – Earn a Living While Wall Street is Out To Lunch
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 volatility. A...
Why NVDA Tops My List of Trading Candidates
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...
What’s So Standard About a Deviation?
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 traders put...
Mindfulness for Traders: How to Build Calm and Clarity in Your Trading Practice
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...
Why Traders Who Choose My Income Trading Boot Camp Become Savvy Market Operators
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,...
Mastering Trader Psychology 2: More Psychological Hurdles to Conquer
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...
Trader Psychology Part One: Overcoming Three Major Psychological Hurdles
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...
Getting Started in Day Trading: What You Need to Begin
Day trading is both challenging and potentially rewarding, allowing traders to capitalize on short-term price movements in the financial markets. However, it requires more than just a desire to trade — it demands discipline, knowledge, and the right tools. Here’s what...
Why Day Traders Often Make Money in the Morning and Lose Money in the Afternoon
The life of a day trader is marked by constant decision-making, rapid execution, and the thrill of the markets. However, one interesting and often frustrating pattern emerges for many traders: profits come in the morning, and losses hit in the afternoon. Understanding...
Why AAPL is a Great Stock to Trade in the Premarket and at the Opening Bell
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is one of the most traded stocks in the world, with robust daily volume, high liquidity, and a well-established reputation for innovation. For day traders, AAPL’s premarket and opening bell periods offer unique opportunities for quick, potentially...
Will Presidential Election Week Be Difficult for Day Traders to Profit From?
As we approach November 4, 2024, the U.S. presidential election is top of mind for many market participants. Election week historically brings a heightened sense of anticipation, with traders reacting to potential policy shifts and geopolitical implications. For day...
Trump vs. Harris: How the 2024 Election Could Reshape the Trading Landscape
The 2024 U.S. presidential election could have significant implications for the trading landscape, as each candidate may pursue distinct economic policies that affect market sentiment, industry regulations, and investment strategies. Here’s a breakdown of what might...
Why Mondays Are Not Ideal for Day Trading the Stock Market
Day trading on Mondays can be challenging, as this first day of the week often lacks the ideal conditions many traders seek. While it may seem logical to start trading on Monday to capture new trends or benefit from weekend news, the reality is that Mondays frequently...
Floor Trader Pivot Lines
What Are Floor Trader Pivot Lines? Floor Trader Pivot Lines are a series of price levels that act as potential areas of support or resistance during a trading session. These levels are calculated based on the previous day's high, low, and close prices, giving traders...