I have never written a blog post about the trade setup that I’m about to discuss. For the most part we share pretty openly the setups and techniques we use on a daily basis to make money. I’ve been contacted by many developing traders who actually can’t believe the amount of information we provide free of charge via our blog. … Read More
Mental Capital
I have been talking a lot to our traders recently about properly allocating their mental capital. What do I mean by this? Each stock we look at as a trader will offer a certain amount of opportunity each day. If a particular stock is likely to offer far more opportunity than another then all other things being equal the traders … Read More
Trade of the Day- RIMM
Bella discusses the trade in RIMM today when it cleared the key 71.80 and 72 Long-Term resistance levels
Making a Trading Decision
Bella discusses how he used three factors, Reading the Tape, Intraday Fundamentals, and Technicals to make a trading decision in RIMM today.
Trade2Hold BRK.B (End of Day)
We had been waiting for BRK.B to hold above 80 for a Trade2Hold to perhaps 82. Friday we almost had the hold above 80 but ran out of time. 80.10 became the new hurdle to clear before BRK.B knocked on the door of 82. Today during one of those times Steve always warns that stocks can move, lunch time, BRK.B … Read More
SMB Morning Rundown – February 26, 2010
The markets are currently set to open flat, the preliminary 4th Quarter GDP revision came in as expected at 5.9%. AIG also reported a $53/share loss this morning and should see very active trading during today’s session. Key levels to watch in the SPYs will be 110.25 and 109.40 for support. Resistance is at 111 and 111.70. Michigan Consumer Confidence … Read More
SMB Morning Rundown – February 25, 2010
The market is gapping down violently today, currently the SPYs are trading at 109.30 in premarket. Key levels to watch for the day are 109.50 for support, depending on where the market opens the next area of support is at 108.40. Should we attempt to stage a rally there is resistance at the 110.50 and 111 levels.
Posting a Personal Best
We have been waiting for WFMI to explode for days. Above 34 and then 34.30 were levels to add size. During our AM meeting GMan pounded the table about buying above 34 and then 34.30. One of our developing traders did and posted a personal best. Chop Rosie! Why did we like this set up? The day after earnings WFMI … Read More