Netflix has been on quite a tear since they reported strong earnings in April trading higher by more than $200. But for short term traders who each day look to trade lower time frame trends NFLX offered a good short setup Friday morning. These are some factors I considered prior to sharing the setup in our morning meeting. Netflix had a huge … Read More
A Low Risk Entry For A Long Term Breakout–FEYE
Since the beginning of the year FEYE had been consolidating between 38 and the mid 40s. It has had a lot of positive news flow this year but had many failed breakout between 45-46. I made a conscious decision not to get long in the mid 40s until it cleared all resistance for the year on heavy volume. On May 28th … Read More
Peak Performance Trading and Investing
Bruce Bower, a hedge fund portfolio manager, gives us a sneak peak into his latest course with SMBU. This video playlist gives you a taste of what to expect from his course: Introduction from Steve Spencer (2:51) Why Study Peak Performance and Apply it to Trading and Investing (7:31) The Nuts and Bolts of a Trading Methodology (10:01) The Probabilistic Framework … Read More
Do We Really Need Rules?
At SMBU we believe those with a passion for trading ought to start trading in college. We created the SMB College Training Program run by Iceman from The PlayBook for this very reason. Jake is a passionate college trader trying to create a track record while in school to land a spot on a prop trading desk. He will write a weekly blog about … Read More
Jake’s Trade Review: $RAX
*****Editor’s note: Jake Huska is a college student working on his trading game. At SMB we believe traders should start working on their trading game early, just like pro athletes. Jake’s posts reflect a better journey toward becoming a pro trader for the college student with a passion for trading.***** I mentioned on StockTwits last week that I thought “Buying … Read More
A Trading Setup: $SWY
*****Editor’s note: Jake Huska is a college student working on his trading game. At SMB we believe traders should start working on their trading game early, just like pro athletes. Jake’s posts reflect a better journey toward becoming a pro trader for the college student with a passion for trading.***** It’s been a while since I last shared a trade … Read More
Mike Bellafiore shares trading lessons in this podcast with ChatWithTraders.com
Mike Bellafiore was interviewed on ChatWIthTraders.com by Aaron Fifield. To see more videos of interviewed traders subscribe to chatwithtraders.com or contact Aaron here. 27 May EP 022: How to be a better trader tomorrow – sharp insights with SMB co-founder Mike Bellafiore Aaron Fifield: This week I have great pleasure in saying, my guest on the show is Mike Bellafiore. Mike is the … Read More
In-depth Discussion: Mike Bellafiore and Ralph Acampora on Benzinga #PreMarket Prep
Mike Bellafiore was a guest on Benzinga #PreMarket Prep. Below you can listen to his interview and one with the godfather of technical analysis Ralph Acampora. Here is what you will learn from Mike during this interview: 1) The market is not fair. Get over it! 2) One of his favorite trades: Changing Fundamentals Trade 3) How prop traders are … Read More