Most traders rely on indicators in making informed trading decisions, but most of them have a gross misunderstanding of the basics behind the indicators. “Leading” and “lagging” are the two terms that confuse many people and tend to misuse indicators and lose a good trading opportunity. Indicators in the trading arena are used for predicting … Read more
Market trend inconsistency, volatile price actions, and unpredictable economic news can create an intimidating environment for a swing trader to make consistent profits. The process of coping with all these uncertainties calls for more than just luck; it requires a solid plan in terms of when to enter and exit positions, which is a challenging … Read more
Options trading is an extremely tempting type of trading for those with a need for flexibility and profit potential. For many novice traders, however, one mistake can set their entire journey astray before it even has a chance to start. In options trading, one such mistake can lead to extreme financial loss, destroys confidence, … Read more
The week leading up to an election is famous for its uncertainty in the markets. This can be challenging because established swing trading setups will not hold through, especially in large-cap stocks. Active traders will find themselves looking for trades to stay profitable, but when markets are in a state of flux, that can be … Read more
This makes an inability to identify the trend within the unstable market results in less-than-optimal entry points for most traders. Within the volatile market, most become confused in coming in line with the happening market trend. This leads to entering most trades at less-than-good times or even missing excellent occasions. Such vagueness can be expensive … Read more
It is one thing that really struggles traders most. It’s about being out when they should stay or when to enter in order not to miss another trading opportunity. Fright over the lost profits will just drive one to go through hasty decisions which ultimately can bring about terrible loss in the trade, this dilemma … Read more
This can get really overwhelming, especially for a new trader. The learning curve is steep, and it is not uncommon for many to be lost over how to interpret the markets, handle their risk, and pull in a profit. That was me. After hours and hours of research and trying countless strategies, I found myself … Read more
Swing trading is a preferred trading strategy because it offers traders definite short- to medium-term stock market gains. However, the critical issue with most traders is the requirement for accuracy in identifying and executing those profitable trades. Accurate swing trading setups guarantee consistent profits. In this article, we will peel off the top elements of … Read more
Many tend to get into a slump, having no matter how much effort and research on how to stay consistent. This can be really demoralizing and even causes some to give up on trading just because they think they are not good enough. Seth Frey, head of the options trading desk at the New York … Read more
Are you frustrated by having lost money in trading, despite all your efforts? You are not alone. Even a seasoned trader faces a period where the profit appears to be elusive and losses appear to pile up. SMB Capital is one of the largest proprietary trading firms in New York and Miami, with advising since … Read more