Trading Strategies

There are many reasons why some succeed at trading, while others badly fail. One of the biggest differences is in trade preparation, establishing proper targets, and being able to stay in the position. Having a sound trading plan and strategy can make the world of difference to any trader, no matter their experience level. Top professional traders share their expert trading strategies to help you become a more consistently profitable trader.

Articles on Trading Strategies

Many investors may have missed the post-election rally and will be looking to buy on the dips, as investors expect that a Trump policy agenda favoring lower taxes and less regulation may support corporate profits. The S&P 500 jumped 2.5% Wednesday, which was its best post-election day in history, advises Fawad Razaqzada, technical analyst at Trading Candles.
I have learned a lot about how many traders approach the market over the years. More importantly, I have learned what most of them do wrong, as the mistakes made by most seem to be quite universal and ubiquitous. Let’s discuss three of the pitfalls into which traders fall – and how to avoid them, writes Avi Gilburt, founder of ElliottWaveTrader.
If you come across a rattlesnake in the woods, don’t pick it up. Sounds obvious, right? But many traders fail to understand how that principle applies to their “buys” and “sells.” So says John Carter – founder of Simpler Trading, long-time market educator, and author of Mastering the Trade – in this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast. You can watch it here.
Although our (stock market) forces executed a strategic withdrawal across all fronts last week, our supply lines demonstrated remarkable resilience. The tenacity of our supply chain in the face of adversity suggests potential depth for counter-offenses, highlights Buff Dormeier, chief technical analyst at Kingsview Partners.
For today’s Trade of the Day e-letter we will be looking at a Moving Average Convergence/ Divergence (MACD) chart for Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), highlights Chuck Hughes, co-founder of Hughes Optioneering.
Mike Larson is on vacation. His Chart of the Week column will resume Monday, Nov. 4.
The rally continues. Nine of the eleven S&P SPDR sectors were higher last week, notes Bonnie Gortler of bonniegortler.com.
Today’s message signals a shift in tone. We’ll try and decipher what investors can expect going forward, states Lucas Downey of Mapsignals.com.
Happy second birthday bull market! As you can see in the MoneyShow Chart of the Week, the S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) has rallied sharply since October 2022, when the current bull run began.
Sideways-downward pressure may slow rallies in Gold and S&P500 futures, but the Euro and Crude Oil prepare for breakouts; The Euro may bounce in its directional range break from a narrow-range price, writes Trevor Smith of Trevor's Trading.

Experts on Trading Strategies


Virtual Expos

Virtual Learning

Renowned Elliotticians Bob Prechter and Avi Gilburt converse about all things Elliott Wave in their first-ever joint webinar.  Join us for an evening of insight into how two Elliott Wave powerhouses developed their strategies and how they currently apply EW to the equity markets and precious metals.   

Spend a powerful session with Bryan Perry, senior editor of Quick Income Trader, an options trading service highlighting practical techniques to generate consistent and extraordinary profits. Since launching Quick Income Trader in June 2017, the Naked Puts strategy boasts an annualized rate of return of 338% (our average trade netted a 28% gain with a holding time of 31 days, which works out to an annualized gain of 338%). Naked puts are an uncovered bullish strategy that Bryan will demystify while conveying its simplicity to manage. This workshop will conduct a deep dive into naked put writing, risk management, and premium collection for beginners and experienced traders.  

There is a set of rules that are essential for survival and success in trading. Ignoring or violating them leads to failure. In this rare public appearance, Dr. Elder will share with you these rules and show you how to follow them. There is nothing intellectually complicated about trading, but it places enormous demands on your personal discipline. Psychology, technology, and risk management are the key themes that Dr. Elder will address to help you with your development as a trader. At the completion of his talk, he’ll answer participants’ questions. 

The key to trading isn't having a high winning percentage and then letting the law of large numbers play out. It's quickly cutting losers and maximizing opportunities. In this talk, Jason Leavitt will discuss what happens after you're in a trade—how to stop out and when to "push" and shoot for a big win.  

IBD’s MarketDiem newsletter gives you hand-picked trade ideas for stocks and options right in your inbox every weekday during market hours. Our team does the research, so you get smarter trading insights, timely market analysis, and even bite-size investing lessons––all in a quick 5-minute read. Subscribe today for $4.99 per month or just $20 for the entire year.   

Global markets are going through a period of dramatic change. See how you can identify exciting opportunities across asset classes with the Elliott Wave Principle. 

Parabolic moves happen rarely in stocks and commodities. When they do happen a lot of money can be made and also quickly. How can this be achieved while limiting risk? 

Join Dan Keegan and Aravind Siva as they discuss the ins and outs of long straddles, short straddles, and long-time value spreads. It’s a session you won’t want to miss! 

IBD’s MarketDiem newsletter gives you hand-picked trade ideas for stocks and options right in your inbox every weekday during market hours. Our team does the research, so you get smarter trading insights, timely market analysis, and even bite-size investing lessons––all in a quick 5-minute read. Subscribe today for $4.99 per month or just $20 for the entire year.   

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In today’s uncertain and computer-driven market, lots of traders are making one critical mistake. They don’t know how to manage a trade once they are in it, so they hold and watch a winner become a loser. Learn how to line up a successful trade, set a realistic target, and know when a trade is not going to work out, so you can exit before incurring large losses.

Trading requires a disciplined approach and there are techniques you can learn to use now that can minimize your risk and increase your profits. The secret lies in knowing how consistently profitable traders find trades and manage them well from start to finish. Anyone can learn these trading strategies—all you need is a commitment to discover what works and the confidence to implement them. Whether you trade stocks, options, or futures, we’ve gathered the top experts here to show you specific tactics that can be used immediately to spot opportunities and trade them profitably.

Trading is a dynamic enterprise. If you aren’t improving your systems, strategies, and technology you may be losing ground. Our experts will keep you up to date on all the cutting-edge tools—as well as some that have stood the test of time—to keep you on the fast track to trading success.

Whether you're just starting out or a veteran trader looking for fresh ideas, or you are interested in learning day trading strategies, stock trading strategies, and everything in between, this section is made for you.Every article, video, or event is designed to bring you the latest intelligence available so that you can make better trading decisions, starting with your very next trade. Our experts will help you gain the edge you need to succeed in any market environment.