Not All Setups Are Created Equal

In working with retail traders I get to see where people have holes in their trading plans, and where they need the most help. One of the most common areas I see a major need for improvement is in using the higher timeframe. Why do we use the higher timeframe? Let’s say, for example, we’re in intraday trader that likes to … Read More

Trading: Less Fighting, More Fishing

Much of the time when you read about trading, many use metaphors that refer to competition or war. You will often hear phrases like, “the forex arena”, “bulls battling the bears”, “you compete with the best and brightest minds in the world”. This is convenient and filled to the brim with conflict (we love drama just watch the news). What … Read More

Trade Review: EURUSD with Price Action Confirmation

In this segment, Marc Principato, CMT, reviews a real EUR/USD day trade that is based on two price patterns and candlestick analysis. He uses price action as confirmation to enter the trade. — Marc Principato, CMT, Risk Disclaimer *No Relevant Positions

Price Action Techniques For Consistency Part 2 Webinar

My 4 week online class begins on 1/21.  Register before space runs out. This webinar provides an idea of the topics I will be covering.  In particular: How I project support and resistance levels How I use candlesticks to validate trades And how to question the market for context Any questions, make sure to email me.  Once the class begins, registration will … Read More

Paper Trading: Does it Help or Hurt?

When it comes to paper trading, there seems to be two strongly opinionated sides to its purpose in helping traders learn how to trade. There are the opponents and this group usually includes brokers (I wonder why). Their argument goes something like this: Paper trading is something you want to do for maybe a week or so in order to … Read More

How do You Use Candlesticks? Trade Confirmation.

Marc Principato, CMT, shares his beginner series where he illustrates how candlestick wicks offer valuable information when it comes to gauging buying / selling pressure at the moment. They are excellent forms of price action confirmation. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/utraderyt Help me write my book: http://www.unconventionaltrader.com Training Info: http://www.bit.ly/smbhome My analysis on TradingView.com: http://bit.ly/tviewprfle Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marcpmarkets Webinar and Trade Review Archive: http://bit.ly/archpge … Read More