Table of Contents How To Get Started With thinkorswim Downloading and Installing thinkorswim Navigating the thinkorswim Interface Setting Up Your Workspace for Faster Trading What Are the 3 Must-Enable Settings for Active Trading? Active Trader Order Submission Rate (Set to Zero) Real-Time Quote Speed Turn Off Pop-Up Messages and Notifications How To Set Up Hotkeys […]
Table of Contents What Is a Loss Limit and Why Is It Important? Why Do Loss Limits Matter in Risk Management? How I Hit Max Loss Before 10 A.M. What Are Some Common Mistakes That Lead to Hitting Your Max Loss? Overtrading Ignoring Warning Signs Emotional Trading Revenge Trading What Are the Key Takeaways of […]
Table of Contents What Is Scalp Trading? How Does Scalp Trading Work? Volatility Liquidity What Is a Real-Life Example of Scalping? What Are the Key Components of Scalp Trading? Technical Analysis Risk Management Focus on Price Action What Are Common Mistakes in Scalp Trading? What Should Scalpers Look for in a Trading Platform? What Are […]
The ABCD pattern is one of the most versatile and widely used tools in day trading. It’s simple, effective, and a must-know for anyone looking to master technical analysis. When I first started trading, this pattern helped me clearly identify trading opportunities and gave me confidence in my setups. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of contents What Makes a Stock Suitable for Day Trading? Volatility Liquidity Trading Volume Share Price and Movement What Are Some Tools for Finding the Best Day Trading Stocks? Stock Scanners Watchlists Social Media and News Platforms What Are Common Types of Day Trading Stocks? […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Are Meme Stocks? How Meme Stocks Work What Are the Risks and Challenges of Meme Stock Investing? Unpredictable Volatility Disconnect From Trading Fundamentals Regulatory Scrutiny Emotional Decision-Making What Are Some Real-Life Examples of Meme Stocks? GameStop (GME) AMC Entertainment Other Meme Stocks […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Is Shorting a Stock? How Shorting Works Example Why Do Traders Short Stocks? Real-Life Example Risks and Challenges of Short Selling Unlimited Loss Potential Short Squeeze Margin Requirements Borrowing Costs Why I Don’t Short Stocks Personal Experience Challenges of Switching Biases Why […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Is a Pump and Dump Scheme? How Do Pump and Dump Schemes Work? How To Spot a Pump and Dump Scheme Unexplained Price Surges Excessive Hype on Social Media Targeting Penny Stocks or Microcaps Fake or Misleading News Suspicious Trading Patterns The […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Is MACD and How Does It Work? The Role of Moving Averages in MACD MACD Settings: Why Default Works Best How To Use MACD in Trading Spotting Crossover Signals Confirming Trends With Divergences Avoiding False Signals Applying MACD in Real-Time Trading Tips […]
Updated January 9, 2025 – Written by Ross Cameron Table of Contents What Are the Most Important Trading Indicators? Candlestick Charts Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) Moving Averages (MAs) Volume Bars How To Start Learning Technical Analysis Understand the Basics Focus on Core Indicators Study Historical Charts Use a Trading Simulator Continuously Learn Develop Discipline […]
