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Minggu, 28 Maret 2010

Day Trading - What is the Key to Successful Day Trading? Part 1

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In order to be successful as a day trader, and Internet daytrading more precisely, you have to have a knowledge of how the system works. In order to find out how the stock market is regulated, we have to look no further than Wall Street for the answers.

Wall Street has been trading, and making billions of dollars for the better part of 100 years, they know their stuff. Just take a walk down Wall Street and you will see huge billion-dollar brokerage firms, banks at every step and trading firms as far as the eyes can see.

But the question that we need to find out is how they make so much money? What is it that they know that we don't? And how do they go about generating billions of dollars every year trading stocks? Stocks are nothing more than promissory notes often time represented as zeros and ones on a computer system. So they are making billions trading zeros and ones on a computer screen? Well there is more to it than that.

As a day trader it is important to know where the money comes from, and where it goes, and how to profit from this information of electronic money passing from one person to another. This is important because to a less degree, the day trader will be doing the exact same thing to make a profit. So understanding of how the system works would be the first step in capitalizing on the billions in profit that passes from one hand to another. All we are asking for is a few measly fraction of a percent of this huge volume of money, not too much to ask is it?

Once you have a good handle as to how Wall Street works it is then and only then that you can start to put together a targeted strategy that you will use in your daily trades. Like any endeavor, before you take one step forward you must know what the pitfalls are, where they are located, and how to void them, all at the same time while making a profit.

Once you have an idea as to the inner works of the stock market, things like the bid ask spread will begin to make sense and will lay the foundation for differentiating between trading the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation or the (NASDAQ) now the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), but that's another story.

Like anything else knowledge is power and power can make you money. Once you have developed your knowledge as to how the system works then it will be easy to determine how to use the system to your advantage. But just be conservative with your trades at first, because there are power brokers out there that eat day traders for breakfast.

The most important key I believe to have successful trades is to have a good risk management plan and to not let emotions keep you from sticking to your plan.

Tim Nelson has been writing articles showing people how to trade successfully online for over 8 years. His latest sites Trundle Bed Frame and Trundle Beds For Kids are not exactly about trading, but it is a helpful resource if you have kids in your life. A Healthy Kid Is A Well Rested Kid.

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Jumat, 26 Maret 2010

Day Trading Hot Tip - Leveraging Your Way to Success Or the Poor House

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One of the most dangerous tools available to Day Traders trading Contracts for Difference, Futures or Forex is that ability to access wild amounts of leverage. Leverage is that incredible 'double edged' sword that gives you the opportunity for incredible gains on small amounts of money or unforgiveable losses with small amounts of money. Fortunately, when it comes to leverage, you the trader are always in control providing you know how to trade on leverage sensibly.

Is control really in my hands as the trader?

As the trader you have your trading account of say $10,000 which on some trading accounts like forex, will give you the opportunity to trade up to $1 million in total positions. This is referred to as 100 times leverage and if you think about it, is absolutely crazy and the closest thing you are ever going to experience to gambling without being at the casino.

Fortunately for those who trade sensibly, you'll understand that you actually do control the leverage on your account and with $10,000 you could trade up to $10,000 in total value which means you are using no leverage. The key point to illustrate here is that you can trade ridiculous levels of leverage and wipe your account out overnight, or you could trade sensibly and use the leverage to your advantage.

Can I triple the results of a trading system using leverage?

When you begin using leverage in a sensible way you'll begin to appreciate that you can maximize your returns whilst only increasing the chance of drawdown in a small way. Let's say you had a trading system that made 10% per year with no leverage. That means on your $10,000 account you would make $1,000 gross by the years end.

Imagine then if you traded that same system at 3 times leverage, which means instead of trading just $10,000 worth of position you are now trading $30,000 in total positions. Now you simply apply the exact same trading system which historically has been making 10% per year. The main difference now is that you are using a total portfolio size of $30,000 and 10% of that figure is $3,000. When you work out your return you need to base it on your $10,000 capital since that is exactly what you have. Now you can see that you are making 30% per year instead of 10% and all you did was increase the leverage to 3 times your account size.

My trading systems drawdown is not tripled...

Always remember that trading on leverage amplifies your wins and losses. In relation to your trading system making 10% per year you may have experienced a 4% drawdown at its worst point. If you trade at 3 times leverage then you can expect that your worst case drawdown will be approximately 3 times more than the unleveraged result. As a general rule, always trade smaller than what you are currently trading at.

Action: Discover the Universal Trading Strategy that can be used across all market conditions and all market time frames. This one Universal Truth has the ability to Free your Mind as it sets the foundation of all Successful Trading Plans.

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Day Trading Penny Stocks For Big Profit

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Day trading penny stocks for big profit is easier to achieve than you think. However, It does require a bit of studying and practicing. The actual day trading of stocks is usually done within one to two hours. This would be just perfect for someone who want to make some fast profits in a short period of time from the comfort of their own home.

Long term investing in the stock market historically yields an average of less than 10% per year. That's just slightly better than putting your money in the bank. Day trading penny stocks for big profit means you should target 10% or more in profit in just a day! We all know the power of compounding interest. Imagine what would happen if you compound your profit rate at 10% a day?

How can you make big profit in day trading penny stock? The answer is very simple. You need to acquire the right knowledge and use the proper trading tools.

Microcap Feed is the definitive trading tool you need in order to day trade for big profit. It is the data source and applications for everything related to penny stocks. It has all things the day traders need in real time as it gives them the tool they need to beat the market. You owe yourself to check this tool out.

There are quite a few daytrading reports and e-books available online that will teach you the knowledge to consistently generate profit from the daily huge swings that penny stocks display. You must then practice trading using a 'play money' trading account until you feel confidant enough to get your feet wet in the real market.

Equipped with the right tool and proper knowledge, you are now better prepared than most of the traders out there and are well on your way to make big profits in day trading penny stocks!

For more day trading advice to make big profit in the stock market, visit Shaomin King's website: http://www.daytradingadvice.net

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Rabu, 24 Maret 2010

Internet Day Trading - The Internet - Your Best Friend and Your Worst Enemy

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Successful day trading depends on many different parts and components in order to work. Internet day trading relies heavily on using your computer to place trades, buy and sell in order to make a profit. Most Internet Day traders will tell you that trading online is both a blessing and a curse, one minute the Internet is your friend and the next it could be your worst enemy. As a day trader you have to make sure you use the tools to your advantage.

Trading online is the easiest way, the cheapest way, the quickest way and one of the most transparent ways to trade stocks. Most day traders use the Internet to do their buying and selling of stocks. When it comes to trading online, timing is everything, it is critical to know when to buy and when to sell, even though the Internet is fast, and the transfer of information seems real time, most in the industry will tell you that, that real-time may not always be as "real time" as you think. So bearing in mind that there could be a delay when you buy and sell its important to get in front of the wave when buying and to get off of the wave before it crashes on the shore.

Unless you have a good knowledge as to how the stock market works and what or who drives trade and set the rules you can easily become a victim of the stock market and within minutes lose everything. Most newcomers to day trading end up losing more money than they had when they first begun.

If you're starting to day trading and you're thinking about Internet day trading then there are a few things that you need to have in order to be successful. I always recommend that day traders have at least two computer systems, and keep them separate and independent of each other with broadband, or a DSL, or cable connection,the faster the better. High speed Internet can mean the difference between getting ahead of a wave and jumping on when the wave has already passed. Use a reliable Internet service provider, and check to see what the down times percentage is for your area. You want to make sure that your Internet connection is consistent, fast, and are not interrupted during peek trading hours of the day.

Shop around for a very good trading platform that have many years of experience within the industry, and deal specifically with the day traders. Before you expose your real money, do some paper trading on the platform you have chosen, to test the speed and accuracy at fulfilling your bids and requests. How long does it take to sell when you want to sell, and to buy when you need to buy? Paper trading will give you a great barometer, and a good feel for the trading platform that you choose and the tools and resources that they may have available, all without risking any of your own money.

Internet day trading, is not for the faint of heart, and your internet, and hardware, and software are a few of the element of a multifaceted industry. In addition to your Internet connection you will have to deal with things like when to buy, when to sell, late fills, Gap openings, margins calls, the bid ask spread, trading halts, and many more such moving parts in your quest to make money. Other things like mood swings, control of your emotions, frustrations, elation are things that will challenge you from day-to-day.

Internet day trading is not easy but if you can master the techniques, you can become very successful and make quite a bit of money.

Tim Nelson has been writing articles showing people how to trade successfully online for over 8 years. His latest sites Trundle Bed Frame and Trundle Beds For Kids are not exactly about trading, but it is a helpful resource if you have kids in your life. A Healthy Kid Is A Well Rested Kid.

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Sabtu, 20 Maret 2010

Make a Living Day Trading - Why Day Trading is Getting So Popular Part 2

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Day Trading is entering the market, making quick trades and exiting the market, sometimes several times in a day, and usually ending your trading, or selling of your stocks or position by the close of the bell.

This means you make your money for that day and you remove yourself from the market or from any risk by the end of trading day and you start afresh the following day, never leaving yourself vulnerable at the hands of the volatile stock market throughout the night.

This point and more are some of the reasons why so many people want to go into day trading. The pull to do day trading is strong in deed. If you can be successful at it, there is no better, profitable, more fulfilling, time well spent job you could ever have.

But let no one fool you the risks are high, and there are many pitfalls. I think the stock market is more volatile today than at any other time in history. Stock market segments can rapidly and without warning at a moments notice, making some people millions and others bankrupted. The new and inexperienced trader will quickly learn that day trading or trading stock for a living is not for the very emotional, or faint of heart, or the novice.

It is important to note that trading and more specifically internet day trading is risky business, and you should never expose money you can't afford to lose. That I think is your number one rule of trading. Remember that they are power brokers in Wall Street that have at their disposal millions of dollars, they are more knowledgeable than you, and they have more experience than you, these guys are the best traders in the world, and to a large degree they control the market, they are the ones that set the odds and they do not like to lose their money not even a cent. To a large degree the system is rigged and often times geared towards your failure. These Wall Street power brokers make their money at the expense of the investing public, and the small fries like you and me. Rule number two is to recognize this fact.

But if you have the knowledge and experience you can beat these power brokers at their own game, or at least ride the wave that they create. The third point is to know where to look for these waves, when to get on the wave, and when to get off.

Trading online is so popular now because never before in history can your everyday average person, use very little start up capital and create enormous wealth and financial independence, and this is a real big deal to most people drawn to day trading online.

Tim Nelson has been writing articles showing people how to trade successfully online for over 8 years. His latest sites Trundle Bed Frame and Trundle Beds For Kids are not exactly about trading, but it is a helpful resource if you have kids in your life. A Healthy Kid Is A Well Rested Kid.

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Kamis, 18 Maret 2010

Make a Living Day Trading - Why Day Trading is Getting So Popular Part 1

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Imagine Waking up in the morning at about nine o'clock, walking to your kitchen, grabbing a cup of tea and something to eat, walk to your computer desk, no rush-hour traffic, no boss breathing down your neck, no office politics. You haven't even changed your nighttime bed clothes, you switch on your computer, and by the end of the day you could make more money than most people make in three months. How many of us would like a job like that?

Well this is the life of most internet day traders. You dictate your own time, and you can stand to make a lot of money. No wonder daytrading has exploded within the last 5 to 6 years. The technology that we have access to and the critical information at the touch of a button make trading online all the more appealing and potentially lucrative.

There are 19 and 20-year-olds sitting around computers trading online and making more in a day than some people make in a year. This phenomenon has been going on for some time, and there are quite a few secret million years that are walk among us.

Day trading contrary to popular belief requires knowledge and skills, with luck playing a very small part. This is not gambling, day trading requires strategic techniques that often times result in profit, and lots of it. You have to ask yourself why is it that some people can make millions of dollars trading online, and others try and end up losing money instead of making money? It all comes down to knowing what to do, and when to do it. A major part of the secret to successfully day trading is having a good idea as to how the system works, and then exploring how to make it work for you.

For over 100 years, the power brokers on Wall Street have been using this system to make millions, and indeed billions at the expense of the general public. But because of the information revolution and free access to information and, high-speed Internet, and real-time software tools that are available, the playing field in a lot of regards are now level. Trading stock is now easier, quicker cheaper, and readily available to anyone with a bank account and an Internet connection.

Emerging from this phenomena is a group of internet day traders who have learned the system, and are using the system to make a killing. Internet day trading is pretty much like any other trading on the planet, it is simply buying and selling stocks using the Internet for a quick profit.

Tim Nelson has been writing articles showing people how to trade successfully online for over 8 years. His latest sites Trundle Bed Frame and Trundle Beds For Kids are not exactly about trading, but it is a helpful resource if you have kids in your life. A Healthy Kid Is A Well Rested Kid.

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Selasa, 16 Maret 2010

Day Trading - What is the Key to Successful Day Trading? Part 2

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If you're just starting out trading online more specifically day trading then it's always advisable to start out with low volatility stocks such as utilities and closed ended funds. This way you can develop your skills and expertise while improving your experience before jumping into the volatile but more profitable Dow Stocks like technology and momentum plays. But you must keep to your risk management plan, and keep emotions out of it.

When you're just getting started always spend at least a few weeks paper trading online before risking your own money. Paper trading is simply placing trades live in the market place but with "play money" so you will buy and sell as normal in real-time without risking any of your own money. This gives you practice and help you to understand in a practical and live manner how the stock market works, and how you make money from it. Once you have had a few trades under your belt, paper trade that is, and you feel more comfortable making money, then I always recommend that you start small with your own money. Never risk more money than you can afford to lose, this is rule number two when it comes to day trading.

Always keep your emotions outside of your trades. To not get caught up in fear of losing, or greed of gain. These two components are the driving forces of the stock market, greed and fear. If you can discipline yourself to trade outside of these emotions then you can use it to your advantage.

Use a reputable and experience Day trading platform. There are many trading platforms online, so make sure that you do your due diligence before committing to one. You will always have the opportunity to paper day trade them so you will get a feel for how quick they place your trade and how fast they sell your position. The this is important because if the market should move against you, you will want to know that you can exit a trade as quickly as possible without putting too much of your capital at risk.

Day Trading can be fun and very profitable but you must also assume the risks, and know that the markets are volatile and can change in an instant. That is why day trading appeals to so many people because you will not have your money in the market for more than a few minutes at any given time, and by the time the bell rings, you should have sold all your position and be free and clear from the market, ready to start a fresh the next day.

The second key to successful day trading is to use a reliable trading software program that has proven results in helping you to place profitable trades.

Tim Nelson has been writing articles showing people how to trade successfully online for over 8 years. His latest sites Trundle Bed Frame and Trundle Beds For Kids are not exactly about trading, but it is a helpful resource if you have kids in your life. A Healthy Kid Is A Well Rested Kid.

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