There are several ways to trade gaps but first, there should be a solid understanding of what Gaps are and how they show up. Markets aren't that hard to read if we have some simple ways to see them that adhere to the principles of movement.
All markets move in contraction and expansion. A Gap is the sudden supply/demand imbalance that comes out of the contraction...
The trade plan is broken up into parts. We have an objective and consistent entry, stop, and exit plan. Here I will be talking about the exit plan and setting targets that will give you a particular risk/reward ratio. There are no absolutes when it comes to what risk/reward you should be aiming for, a lot has to do with how you handle risk and loss and your...
One of the hardest things for traders, or anyone for that matter, is to adapt to change. Mostly we get stuck when things change, which makes trading difficult since the very nature of markets is change. This is where the cliché 'going with the flow' originates, but simply understanding the cliché isn't enough; we must internalize and practice it and get it in our...
Market Structure is simply making distinctions in price flow. its putting structure around what looks like chaos so that we have a way to measure and orient ourselves to any market in any timeframe. When I look at a market, I want to see objectively in swings.
Swings are the common thread that weaves through all markets and timeframes, providing a clear...
The largest and fastest moves are more often than not caused by a lack of liquidity rather than an influx of orders. When price "chops" THAT IS LIQUIDITY; That IS a massive amount of buying and selling happening at relatively the same price point for hours or even days at a time.
When "buyers take over" or "sellers take over" an inefficiency is created in the...
Hey Traders so I figured because it's a new year why not start the year off right by setting us up for success. Having a trade journal or Trading Business Plan may be one of the most overlooked aspects of trading. However in my opinion it will separate those who are successful from those who are not. Trading is a game of probabilities and odds. Mistakes made are...
Hey all! Happy Sunday.
I did this video already but it failed to upload so here it is again.
In this video I focus on helping traders create discipline in their trading, discipline is a vital component for success, so I really hope this video helps you guys find it in your trading and life!
Good luck with the new trading week!
This is just a short blog post of a much longer idea!
In a recent post we spoke about focusing only on assets that are in play for the day, even tough with day trading you can still make solid profits, especially on the tick charts, trading ranges, a trend will generate you much bigger and more importantly, easier profits.
This is why it is vital to focus on...
This is one of my favorite trades to make because of the outsized risk reward ratio that it can offer. We're talking 10:1 or better some days. We are going to look at an example of an opening range trade in the S&P 500 E-mini this past Friday, October 29, 2021.
What is the opening range? In the days of screen trading, the opening range can be considered the first...
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Regards,
Michael Harding 😎 Chief Technical Strategist @ LEFTURN Inc.
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Information and opinions contained with this post are for educational purposes and do not constitute trading recommendations. Trading Forex on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Before deciding to invest in...
Hey all!
Since many of you like our educational videos, here's another one for ya!
In this video we go over 3 excellent yet simple ways you can become a better trader!
They are:
1. Focus on price action, after all that's the markets language
2. Control your internal dialogue (mindset is king!)
3. Prepare a watchlist, then a trading plan and trade your...
RISK DISCLAIMER
Information and opinions contained with this video are for educational purposes only and do not constitute trading recommendations. Trading Forex on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
BACK TESTING CONT.:
High probability set-ups
To be a consistently good trader, you must trade in a consistent manner.
As those of you who follow me and review my trade idea’s know, they are the same, almost boring. You see Type 1 (Shown above) or Type 2 trades all the time and they look all the same. EXACTLY!!! That is what you need.
If you have taken (either...
Following a trade I took on EURNZD which I tentatively classed a good trade despite the outcome (it was a loser-see link below), I have since done some post-trade analysis and would now class this a "bad trade", at least from a trade management perspective.
In quick summary, the trade was based on the expectation of continued bullishness in the pair and a break...
