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Positive Trading Psychology - III: Framework
8 days ago by Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. @ TraderFeed

 The first post in this three-part series on positive trading psychology emphasized the emotional...

Warning Signs of Worsening Market Conditions
9 days ago by StockCharts TV @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

April 17, Your Daily Five host Dave Landry has switched from bullish to cautious as one of the longest winning streaks of Landry Light has come to an end. The market and sectors are switching from uptrend to downtrend proper order! He shares an update to his TFM 10% System for the "Ps and Qs" - showing how a simpler version of the system shows promise. It's not all bad news though, we could be due for a bounce basis the $VIX action and how commodities like Gold and Oil could provide buying opportunities soon.👀 See what better financial charting can do for you!Start your FREE 1-month trial today at https://stockcharts.com👍🏻 If you enjoyed this video be sure to hit the THUMBS UP✅ If you found value, consider SUBSCRIBING to our channel and ring the bell so you never miss a new video! Subscribe Here: https://tinyurl.com/wvet7qj00:00 Intro00:36 S&P 500 ($SPX)01:49 Bow Tie Proper Order ($SPX)02:49 Volatility Index ($VIX)05:15 S&P 500 ($SPX) & ($VIX)06:30 TFM 10% System ($SPX)...

Semiconductors Are at CRITICAL Level!
9 days ago by StockCharts TV @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

April 17, Final Bar host David Keller, CMT welcomes guest Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading. Danielle speaks to the downside rotation for the QQQ, SMH, and leading growth stocks, including why the $210 level is so crucial for the SMH. David highlights the recent downswing for Bitcoin, the resilience of AMZN, and key levels for earnings names including UAL, JBHT, and CSX.Danielle Shay's chart of support levels for SMH - https://schrts.co/yXaxiUSd🧐 Dave's "Mindful Investor" ChartList is a powerful FREE resource https://schrts.co/TTCbWDpE👀 See what better financial charting can do for you!Start your FREE 1-month trial today at https://stockcharts.com👍🏻 If you enjoyed this video be sure to hit the THUMBS UP.✅ If you found value, consider SUBSCRIBING to our channel and ring the bell so you never miss a new video! Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/wvet7qj 📈00:00 Welcome to the Show!01:22 Market Recap: S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Consumer Discretionary (XLY), Consumer Staples (XLP)09:...

Learn to sit on your hands if you’re taking winners to soon
about 1 month ago by Michael Martin @ MartinKronicle

Watch this video on YouTube There’s no doubt that taking winners is probably the hardest trade where you’re going to get in, you can automatically set your protective stop. That’s the easy part. But then what happens when you start making money? One of the most requested questions is this, where do I take my […]The post Learn to sit on your hands if you’re taking winners to soon first appeared on MartinKronicle.The post Learn to sit on your hands if you’re taking winners to soon appeared first on MartinKronicle.

Why I Started Backtesting
2 months ago by Dave Mabe @ Dave Mabe

I began serious trading in 2005. My first strategy was purely manual and an imitation of what a…The post Why I Started Backtesting first appeared on Dave Mabe.

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Friday links: extreme pricing pressure
about 3 hours ago by abnormalreturns @ Abnormal Returns

Is Rally In Energy Prices Sustainable?
about 3 hours ago by Connected Wealth @ See It Market

The oil market has been interesting lately and, to the surprise of many, has been the biggest silent outperformer this year. There have been no shortage of geopolitical events to choose from, leading to a higher risk premium in oil with Brent breaking $90; whether it’s the Houthis missile attacks in the Red Sea and […] The post Is Rally In Energy Prices Sustainable? appeared first on See It Market.

Folks Are Saving as If Tomorrow Won’t Arrive: Apr. 26, 2024
about 3 hours ago by Jose Torres @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Big-tech earnings last night from Alphabet and Microsoft are driving risk-on sentiments today, with investors largely ignoring two consecutive days of hotter-than-projected inflation.

Bond Modified Duration in Excel and R
about 4 hours ago by Sang-Heon Lee @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

This post explains the meaning of duration and calculation of this risk measure by using Excel and R.

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Google, How Does One Get a Stock Higher?  And What’s Stagflation?
about 4 hours ago by Steve Sosnick @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

The story this morning is clearly the stunning rise in the price of Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL). It’s higher for the correct reasons: solid earnings and returning money to shareholders.

If there is a secret to becoming a successful trader, this is it
about 4 hours ago by Michael Martin @ MartinKronicle

Watch this video on YouTube So this is the secret of trading that no one tells you about. They try to say, here’s the secret hack of proven eight number traders, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. Here’s this little known thing, blah, blah, blah, and that’s all to hook you in to try to sell […] The post If there is a secret to becoming a successful trader, this is it first appeared on MartinKronicle. The post If there is a secret to becoming a successful trader, this is it appeared first on MartinKronicle.

Investors Are Growing Wary. 6 Rules for a Nervous Stock Market.
about 4 hours ago by Steven M. Sears @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Show me, don’t tell me—it’s the new mantra for the stock and options markets.

Fed’s Key Inflation Indicator Hits 2.8%, Dashes Rate Cut Hopes; Traders On Alert
about 4 hours ago by Piero Cingari @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

March's PCE price index exceeded expectations, signaling persistent inflationary pressures. Core PCE, excluding energy and food, held steady at 2.8%, missing forecasts of a decline to 2.6%.

Bearish Reversal For Copper Stock $FCX Would Be Concerning!
about 4 hours ago by Chris Kimble @ See It Market

When the economy is doing well, we often see elevated or rising copper prices. So when we see one of the major copper stocks attempting a bearish reversal, it’s concerning to say the least. Today we examine the long-term “monthly” chart of Freeport McMoran (FCX) to highlight this risk. “The facts, Ma’am. Just the facts.” […] The post Bearish Reversal For Copper Stock $FCX Would Be Concerning! appeared first on See It Market.

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Podcast links: fake podcast invites
about 4 hours ago by abnormalreturns @ Abnormal Returns

Fridays are all about podcast links here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at Scott...

Yields Near 5%? What’s Different Now?
about 4 hours ago by Jim Iuorio @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Yields on the 10-year Treasury note have spiked from 3.8% to a current level of 4.6%. Jim Iourio with TJM Institutional says, "the relentless momentum appears to be fueled by stronger than expected economic data and a resurgence of inflation."

The World of Alternative Investments
about 5 hours ago by Cassidy Clement @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Conventional investments are always in the spotlight, but what about the alternative ones? How are investments in art, real estate, and other assets helpful in building your wealth? Danielle Labotka, Ph.D., Behavioral scientist for Morningstar joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

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Airline Industry Expected To Soar With Record Summer Travel
about 5 hours ago by Frank Holmes @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

The airline industry is gearing up for what could be a record-breaking summer travel season, if forecasts turn out to be correct.

[Options P2P] Daily Digest 4/26/24
about 5 hours ago by Sean McLaughlin @ All Star Charts

In today’s Daily Digest, we’ll review: New position in QQQ. No adjustments are needed today. Exited XME and IWM at profit targets. Current status of open campaigns. Let’s dig in! The post [Options P2P] Daily Digest 4/26/24 appeared first on All Star Charts.

2 Hydrogen Stocks To Watch In Late-April 2024
about 5 hours ago by Jonathan Phillip @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

The hydrogen sector is gaining traction as a key player in the transition to clean energy. Let’s explore these two hydrogen stocks to watch in the stock market today.

Market stands on back of Microsoft, Alphabet, and PCE print
about 5 hours ago by Patrick J. O’Hare @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

You need a lot of computing power to get through this week's news flow, which is still flowing in a market-moving way.

Chart Advisor: Evaluating the GDP Report
about 5 hours ago by Contributor Author @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Yesterday, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis released their “advance estimate” for GDP for the first quarter of 2024. Economists were expecting to see 2.4% but the advance estimate came in at 1.6%.

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PCE Measure of Shelter Slows Slightly to 5.8% YoY in March
about 6 hours ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Here is a graph of the year-over-year change in shelter from the CPI report and housing from the PCE report this morning, both through March 2024. CPI Shelter was up 5.6% year-over-year in March, down from 5.8% in February, and down from the cycle peak of 8.2% in March 2023....

A Quick Trading Self-Assessment
about 6 hours ago by Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. @ TraderFeed

 Here's a checklist to guide your evaluation of yourself as a trader:<b...