Bella and I had a short conversation after the Open. He mentioned that a bunch of traders got into ECL on the short side and had made some nice chops. My mentee Sammy mentioned the trade to me as well. He said one of the traders in his row called it out and he took the trade blindly with a … Read More
Why I was leaning short (RVBD)
RVBD opened and held the 32 bid after gapping down miserably on the open. It popped almost two points from 32 and then was dominated by an aggressive seller(s). As RVBD made a pass at the 32 level from where it popped on the Open I got long again. This is one of our favorite technical set ups. But when … Read More
Should you trade high-profile IPOs?
Wednesday, July 20th 2011 Watch an interview with Mike Bellafiore and the MoneyShow.com from the past Traders Expo in Dallas. Mike discusses that such IPOs typically present good set-ups only for short-term momentum traders. All others, use caution. View the video here
SMB Morning Rundown for July 20, 2011
Yesterday we had a large gap up and a strong rally in the afternoon. Good earnings continue to roll out, which gives market players a reason to take us higher. Market is holding above 133.25 today and we could see another uptrend day. Most of the attention will be on VMW, CMG, AAPL ,and an easier one FTNT. The best … Read More
Trading Thought of the Day – July 20, 2011
Too often we seen only the things that stand in our way. Instead, we should look for all the ways we can go over or around. – Simon Sinek
Closer Than You Think to Being One Good Trader
I received an interesting trade review from a new trader: a.m. trading I was very hesitant. my main ideas played out and I missed them IBM and MOS very frustrating for the rest of the day. when I was on the right side I sold too early. ended the morning slightly positive. told myself I prob shouldnt trade the rest … Read More
Passionate Traders Please Apply
Tuesday, July 19th 2011 Watch an interview with Mike Bellafiore and the MoneyShow.com from the past Traders Expo in Dallas. Mike Bellafiore discusses some of the key traits that he looks for when hiring proprietary traders and tells why passion and a thirst for knowledge sits atop the list. View the video here
The wrong stop (IBM)
IBM drove on the open after gapping up. At 52 week highs if you did not pay right on the open you were left to watch a 2 point upmove. I am sure many passed on the first ticks opening drive play. Flagging at 180.50 offered our easiest trade which I am sure many did not miss. At 52 week … Read More