What is High Frequency Trading? High frequency trading (HFT) implements complex algorithms that can execute thousands of trades in milliseconds often capturing microscopic gains on bid/ask spreads. HFT programs have the advantage of virtually unlimited capital,...
Day trading involves so many focuses and skill sets that it can be overwhelming at times to stay efficient and focused. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran, these 10 basic rules can help keep you on track for smarter day trading. 1) Do Your Homework...
What are Fibonacci Retracements? A Fibonacci (fib) retracement is a support and/or resistance price level that is calculated by applying key Fibonacci ratios to a pre-selected price high and low range. Stock prices tend to pullback or retrace to one or more of these...
What is a Stock Scanner? Stock scanners are automated tools that filter through the markets to find stocks that match a pre-selected set of technical and or fundamental criteria. Technical scans can consist of specific candlestick formations, price alerts (new highs...
I’ve been day trading the markets for over a decade now. I’ve tried plenty of strategies and I’ve been forced to adapt to changing market conditions multiple times. When new traders enter the world of day trading, it can seem like there is an infinite amount of data...
As day traders, we are always focused on finding profitable trading opportunities. After all, the point of day trading is to make money. While profitability is clearly the ultimate goal of all trading activities, it’s also important to focus on risk management....
