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 chart of the day belongs to the aerospace company Woodward (WWD), states Jim Van Meerten of BarChart.com.
Join Danielle Shay of Fivestartrader.com as she discusses how you can incorporate Fibonacci tools into your trading strategy.
I’m back in the saddle here at “Top Pros’ Central” after wrapping up our Investment Masters Symposium Sarasota yesterday. It’s been a choppy week for the stock market, and that’s the case in the early going again today.
Sector rotation is the lifeblood of a bull market, states JC Parets of AllStarCharts.com.
What a November to remember—it sure makes the case against market timing, states Jay Pelosky of TPW Advisory.
As new recommendations, we are highlighting three small stocks with big upside potential, suggests Rich Moroney, editor of Upside — an advisory service that focuses on small and mid cap growth stocks.
MoneyShow Editor-in-Chief Mike Larson is hosting The Investment Masters Symposium Sarasota. His MoneyShow Market Minute column will resume on Thursday, December 7.
The uptrend continued last week after a memorable November. Ten of eleven S&P SPDR sectors were higher last week, notes Bonnie Gortler of bonniegortler.com.
Technology bulls on Monday continued to consolidate recent gains as familiar narratives seeped into the mix, states Jon Markman, editor of Strategic Advantage.
A note from Samy over the weekend wondered if the strategies we are following differ from the methods used by professional and institutional traders, states Ian Murphy of MurphyTrading.com.

Experts on Trading Strategies


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Even with uncertainty hitting the markets, price action is in sync with the market cycles and timing is key to trading success. By having a roadmap and simple timing tools, an investor/ trader has a structure to navigate the ETF and investing world. Learn to anticipate market direction by reading the Market Map. Using simple tools, find better trade entries and profit targets.  Live market examples of Stocks and ETFs will be provided.

Going through market history, we can see that we’ve been in this type of environment before. Kim will outline similar points in history and identify how the past may help prepare investors for what could come this time around. In particular, the recent shift from disinflation to inflation has numerous similarities to the early 1940s - a terrific period of outperformance for value stocks. She will also discuss why exposure to Canadian equities has been especially beneficial to investors during inflationary periods.

Donald will go through some key economic (GDP peaking, interest rates rising, unemployment) and market events (sector strength and weakness in certain industry groups) that are occurring at this time.  He will also highlight events that normally take place in the next phase.

 

Effective asset allocation is the key to building wealth. Join Inna Rosputnia, CEO of Managed Accounts IR, to go through effective allocation to increase returns and reduce risks, investment opportunities, tools, and strategies.

In today's fast-paced and data-driven financial landscape, staying ahead of the game is essential for traders and investors. This seminar will teach attendees to do just that. In an era where AI algorithms are becoming powerful decision-making tools, this seminar takes a novel approach by empowering traders and investors to think ahead of the algorithms.  Adrian will delve into strategies and insights that not only leverage the capabilities of AI but also equip participants with the critical thinking and foresight needed to anticipate these digital counterparts.  Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of market dynamics, advanced risk management techniques, and a competitive edge that allows them to navigate the financial markets with confidence and intelligence, ensuring their investing and trading tactics are resilient and future ready.

Last year a recession was widely expected after GDP contracted in the first and second quarters. Investors were wrong. He didn’t think there would be a recession in 2022 as discussed with Money Show attendees. Most investors now think a recession will be avoided since GDP has been positive in the first three quarters of 2023. Will investors be fooled again?

Investing in the markets has been a knife fight in the phone booth for the last couple of years. Therefore, we’ve endeavored to find investments that correlate little to the overall markets. We firmly believe that asset classes such as Merger Arbitrage and Busted Convertibles provide an exceptional solution for clients seeking idiosyncratic returns in today’s uncertain world. We invite you to learn how these esoteric tactics have meaningfully benefited our clients.

The stock market will likely be moving into a long-term bear market in the coming year.  Avi will outline his parameters to identify when it will begin, and the expectations he has for such a market. 

 

Join Bloomberg Intelligence's chief equity strategist, Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT, for a live session on equity market investment strategies in a new era of high inflation and interest rate volatility, decoupling global growth prospects and ongoing policy uncertainty. Gina will offer perspective on global stocks in the TARA (There Are Reasonable Alternatives) era, dive into fundamental, technical, and quantitative trends driving equity markets, and she will introduce the team's approach to country, sector, and factor allocation strategies for equity portfolios.

Join Thomas Hayes as he explains how to clean up what has been left behind. He will share the companies, sectors, and counties we are eying for alpha.

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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.