A reader asked: Hello Mike. I have been involved in trading for a number of years and follow your youtube channel with interest. A quick query when you have some time. Going back a few years, the main ‘focus’ for trading (mainly using the tape) was on the open and the first hour of trading. Then also the last hour … Read More
SNAP Cracked
SNAP was our #1 In Play stock last Wednesday. Tuesday, after the market closed they reported earnings below expectations and gave weak guidance. The stock was battered dropping from 15 to 12 in after hours trading. But then at 6AM Wednesday it was reported that a Chinese internet company had purchased a large stake. So what initially appeared as a relatively … Read More
Trade your PlayBook for improved consistency
I received this email from a trader: Hi Mike, Terrific piece yesterday on trader development. You have a wonderful way of clarifying things. Step 1. Build your playbook of trading ideas Step 2. Become consistent trading these plays. I have come across the word “consistent” more and more frequently but have never fully grasped just how important it is. Dr. … Read More
First comes…..next comes…..then comes……for the developing trader
Getting your priorities correct really helps shape the trading day for optimal progress. One trader with, with whom we are working, is coming along nicely. Firm is happy with his progress. Our sense is he has a real chance to become good. Our job is to help him set priorities. Is that to make money? Or is that something else? … Read More
Should You Trade the First 30 Minutes?
Some traders say that trading the open provides some of the best opportunities each day. Others are of the opinion that “the first 30 minutes is for fools — fools that want to be separated from their money.” So which is it? More importantly, which is it FOR YOU? All this noise about “the open” can breed confusion and fear. … Read More
The Earnings Fade
Each morning before the market opens we review stocks that have fresh news catalysts. We call these stocks “In Play”. When a stock has what appears to be a positive catalyst and yet is trading lower in the pre-market we take notice. Sometimes a stock with a positive catalyst will be trading lower because it has recently run up prior … Read More