What is DCA? How to use the price averaging strategy to increase profits
DCA or price averaging strategy can be an effective way to manage risk when investing in assets like stocks, cryptocurrencies… I will walk you through how it works and its pros and cons. for easy understanding.
When considering investment, if you have a large amount of money in hand ready...
Among the dozens of qualities and attributes, experts say traders need, patience is one of the most important qualities a trader can possess. It is a virtue often overlooked in the fast-paced world of trading, where new traders are lured into the trap of the get-rich-quick ideology. The ability to wait for the right trades can be the difference between success and...
PRIMARY CHART: S&P 500 (SPX) with VIX/VIX3M ratio in subgraph on a weekly time frame
Tricks for Reading the VIX Part I
SquishTrade's original 2022 article on VIX entitled "Tricks for Reading the VIX" covered the basic concepts of the CBOE's Volatility Index (VIX) to aid in understanding and interpreting VIX and its behavior relative to the S&P 500 ( SP:SPX )....
As we wait for GBP CPI news later today and the BOE rate hike decision on thursday , its good to remind ourselves that one trade doesn't make us its a marathon not a race . The volatility associated with these fundamentals is always a double edged sword . STAY WOKE
Get rewarded for your ideas and scripts!
A month earlier, on the 20th of May, Tradingview introduced its new Rewards Program .
Sharing is powerful, right!? The TradingView community thrives on fantastic members who share their knowledge, experience, successes and sometimes even their failures. Interaction, open discussion and self-expression are the keys to...
ChoCH in trading is a change of sentiment (change of character) in trading order blocks.
✴️ Definition
The ChoCh (change of character) is a change of sentiment in the market. That is, the change in the nature of the movement of the market from bullish to bearish or vice versa. This term is used in technical analysis strategies of order block trading.
It is...
Investing in the stock market has the potential to generate substantial wealth over the long term, although it comes with inherent risks. One notable obstacle that investors frequently encounter involves safeguarding their capital during periods of declining stock prices. When the market undergoes a downturn, the inclination to panic and sell off investments to...
📚 #Risk_management
Risk management in forex for retail traders is essential, especially considering the use of leverage. Leverage allows traders to control larger positions in the market with a smaller amount of capital. While leverage can amplify profits, it also increases the risk of losses. Here's how risk management and leverage factor into forex...
The FOMO Paradox: Fearlessly Embrace the Joy of Missing Out
In the vast realm of trading, where fortunes are made and lost, one peculiar phenomenon reigns supreme: FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out. It is a force that tempts even the most seasoned traders, whispering in their ears with alluring promises of quick gains and overnight success. But in this whimsical...
Funniest thing always happens in a bear market;
You get influencer guru wannabe gigachads acting like they're OJ Simpsons lawyer trying to argue a case they know is wrong.
If the glove fits, right?
When the ships sinking peeps turn into three people;
(1) They admit they were wrong, reassess and act accordingly (2) They deny their lying eyes and continue to...
In this video, I go over some of the theoretical and practical applications of bell-curves in trading.
Topics covered include:
1. The normal distribution and skewness
2. Kurtosis
3. Regression to the mean
4. Tests of Normality; and
5. Real-world examples of how bell curves work
Calculating Bell-Curves:
Bell curves can be calculated using SPSS, Excel, SAS,...
Retail trading in stocks and options is an activity that can trigger a range of emotions, thanks to the influence of neurochemicals like dopamine and adrenaline. These two neurotransmitters play crucial roles in the brain's reward and stress systems, impacting the decision-making process and overall experience of traders. In this article, we will explore how...
Trading stocks and options can be an exhilarating venture, especially for retail traders. The fast-paced nature of the financial markets, combined with the potential for substantial profits, often leads to an adrenaline rush. This surge of adrenaline can have both positive and negative effects on traders, influencing their decision-making, emotional state, and...
Carl Jung, a renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, introduced the concept of archetypes as universal patterns or symbols that reside in the collective unconscious.
Carl Jung's archetypes , rooted in the collective unconscious, offer profound insights into human behavior and decision-making processes.
(archetypes example would be the Devil and Angel...
Mental health refers to the overall well-being and functioning of an individual's psychological and emotional state.
It involves how we think, feel, and behave, and it plays a crucial role in our ability to cope with stress, manage emotions, and maintain a balanced life.
When itcomes to trading digital assets, it's essential to prioritize mental health to...
Hi folks,
We're going to talk about trade cycles today. I hope you love learning! The strongest power is knowledge! We'll be stronger together!
In economics, a trade cycle is a pattern of economic activity that repeats itself over time. It is often characterized by periods of expansion, followed by periods of contraction. The trade cycle can be caused by a...
The Trojan Horse was a wooden horse used by the Greek army to enter the city of Troy and win the war. Although the inhabitants of the town had initially perceived the horse as a victory trophy, Greek fighters emerged from inside of it and destroyed the city.
"Yeah, that's a nice story. But how the heck is it related to trading?"
Let us clarify.
Trading is...
Options are contracts that grant buyers the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a security at a predetermined price in the future. Buyers pay a premium for this privilege. If market conditions are unfavorable, option holders can let the option expire without exercising it, limiting potential losses to the premium paid. Options are categorized as "call"...
