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

The tone changed last week as only four of the eleven S&P SPDR sectors finished higher, notes Bonnie Gortler of bonniegortler.com.
This market just won’t quit. The S&P 500 is up 25% since late October! It’s tempting to think this epic rally can’t last. The urge to cash out is hard for many to resist, states Alec Young of MAPSignals.
Another day, another video. In today’s Trade Review episode, I discussed taking profits on IBM in addition to managing what was a loser in Microsoft (MSFT), states Danielle Shay of Fivestartrader.com.
The chart of the day belongs to the medical instrument company Bruker (BRKR), states Jim Van Meerten of BarChart.com.
Bulls punched back Wednesday as executives at another big tech company pointed to robust spending from large corporate customers, states Jon Markman, editor of Strategic Advantage.
It is easy to get sucked into the excess noise from the investment media with fear mongering headlines like “Dow Falls More than 500 Points,” states Steve Reitmeister of Reitmeister Total Return.
Learn how to effectively manage butterfly trades and get a new trade idea in this video, states Danielle Shay of Fivestartrader.com.
You just received the awesome news about a new stock added to the S&P 500. You check your portfolio and by gosh, you own it, exclaims Bob Lang of ExplosiveOptions.net.
What are you trading this week? Check out my Top Five charts in the video review below, states Danielle Shay of Fivestartrader.com.
Two weeks ago, I wrote about what Roger Federer can teach you about accepting losing trades. Last week, I wrote about what to do when you have a winning trade. Now let’s talk about how to handle trading losses, because all these lessons work together. Let’s review the previous two lessons first, states Bob Lang of ExplosiveOptions.net.

Experts on Trading Strategies


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Tune in to hear MoneyShow Editor-in-Chief Mike Larson discuss the Parking Vault concept and how investors can participate in the firm’s opportunity with CEO Cole McDowell. 

This session will review Crossmark’s/Bob Doll’s ten predictions for 2024 related to the economy and investment markets. 

2023 was highly profitable for equity traders and investors who applied the most appropriate strategy at the right time in the market cycle. There is no reason 2024 should be any different, and now is the time to prepare for the opportunities that will undoubtedly arise in the coming year. In 30 compact minutes, Ian Murphy will introduce his two favorite daily swing trading strategies which can be profitably applied to stocks, ETFs, and futures in nearly all market conditions. He will also demonstrate two weekly trend-following strategies and explain why these four tools remain his chosen source of profit. Real examples of open positions will be shared from his screens, and time permitting, this will be followed by a Q&A session. 

Join José Torres as he provides an update on economic and financial market conditions. Particular emphasis will be placed on consumer spending, labor markets, equities, fixed-income, commodity trends, and monetary and fiscal policies. José will also cover the real estate and banking sectors, as well as manufacturing. 

Chris Rawley sits down with MoneyShow Editor-in-Chief Mike Larson to discuss how investors can generate income and gains from passive investing in the agricultural space. You won’t want to miss this casual and informative chat. 

The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to take a step back and consider how you will improve your decision-making process!  Dave will present his five New Year's Resolutions for 2024, break down his top charts to watch as 2024 begins, and share how he will use StockCharts to better identify opportunities and manage risk in the new year.  Mindless investors repeat mistakes of years past, while mindful investors unwind bad habits and develop good habits instead.  Be a more mindful investor in 2024! 

Ken will introduce significant concepts embedded in our world that no one now contemplates or sees--which will lead to a good to great 2024 stock market world. These will span non-partisan politics impacting markets, cultural sentiment impacts, and the recoil, refresh acceleration effect. You will hear and see things you've not encountered before. 

If you think that making money is about the perfect strategy, you better think twice. Because even the best strategy is worthless if you don´t find the perfect situation for it. This brings us to the most important tool in trading and investing: The screener. Of course, you can go through your list day by day and use hours for this. But why should you do this, if you can do the same within a second?Wieland Arlt, CFTe and president of the International Federation of Technical Analysts shows you not only how to trade his preferred strategy but also, how you can find countless stocks giving you promising opportunities daily. 

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. 

Inflation. Growth. Credit. These are three key forces that will impact America’s economic outlook in 2024. The only question is...how? Will cooling inflation allow the Federal Reserve to not only stop raising interest rates, but potentially cut them? Will growth slow, but not grind to a halt, encouraging stock investors to take on more risk? Will the credit markets continue to tighten, without seizing up? Get the answers YOU need to those questions and more in this hard-hitting panel featuring top economists and investment strategists. Then put the guidance you receive to work in your portfolio in 2024.

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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.