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

Leading my list of stocks with insider buying is Ariel Emanuel, CEO of TKO Group Holdings Inc. (TKO). He made waves with an eye-popping $77 million purchase. When a CEO drops this kind of cash on their own stock, it screams confidence in the company’s future, writes Steve Strazza, director of research at AllStarCharts.
The best traders “stack” probabilities in their favor – using different types of analysis and multiple trading signals to increase their chances of success. They know how to manage risk. And they don’t dig their heels in when they face the “Right idea, wrong time” dilemma. Those are just a few of the pearls of wisdom shared by Blake Morrow, co-founder of Forex Analytix, in my latest MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment. You can watch it here.
It’s been an “interesting” market to say the least. More on that below. Meanwhile, equities are taking on water in the early going along with gold, silver, and crude oil. Treasuries and the dollar are flattish, while Bitcoin recently topped $107,000.
The end of 2024 is in sight! Just over two weeks remain, which means markets will be thinning out soon for the holidays. So...where do things stand?
Don’t be shocked if growth stocks keep working. Another bullish omen is flaring for the NASDAQ, states Lucas Downey of Mapsignals.com.
S&P 6,000. Nasdaq 20,000. Dow 45,000. And of course, Bitcoin $100,000. We’ve seen a lot of big, round numbers fall in 2024 – and not just in the stock market. But what’s happening BEHIND the curtain? Why should traders embrace “mindful investing” here – and focus on avoiding four “deadly sins?”
A recent note about shorting stocks over the long term raised a few queries, one of which related to the availability of shares to short. It’s all very well saying we will short X, Y, or Z stock if A, B, or C happens, but if we can’t get our hands on the shares, our idea is worthless, counsels Ian Murphy, founder of MurphyTrading.
You can see a lot of sector rotation happening underneath the market surface. We just discussed the turn potentially happening in technology stocks. Now, consider the relationship between the Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB) and Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV), writes JC Parets, founder of AllStarCharts.
Friday closed at a new closing record high for the Nasdaq and S&P 500, notes Bonnie Gortler of bonniegortler.com.
This video discusses how to craft low–risk cash-secured put trades, states Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor.

Experts on Trading Strategies


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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.   

Profitable trading strategies implemented by traders with flawed discipline and subjective rules will lose money, no matter how good these strategies may be in back testing. Conversely, disciplined traders with objective rules can often make money even with marginally profitable trading strategies. This troubling gap between winners and losers cannot be narrowed to specific learning models designed to enhance confidence which improves discipline which, in turn, helps traders become winners. This unique presentation is not about trader psychology, but about specific methods new and experienced traders can use to improve their bottom-line results. Don’t miss it! 

Renowned technical analyst Harry Boxer, author of the book, Profitable Day & Swing Trading, and founder of the website, thetechtrader.com, will take your symbols and analyze each chart technically in depth. Harry will give you his buy, sell, or hold technical opinion along with defined targets and stops for each symbol 

Join award-winning market analyst and author Buff Dormeier, CMT, as he unveils the Dividend Tree, a revolutionary goals-based investment strategy designed to cultivate a thriving financial future. Akin to a fruit tree, the Dividend Tree strategy focuses on three key components: The fruit (dividends), the branches (dividend growth), and the roots (free cash flow). In this engaging presentation, Buff will guide you through the unique "quantamental" investment process that combines the power of fundamental and technical analysis to identify the most promising dividend growth opportunities. You'll learn how the Dividend Tree employs the groundbreaking Volume Factor to create a robust portfolio aiming to provide a growing income stream with capital appreciation as well as the preservation of wealth. Discover how the Dividend Tree's risk overlay strategy acts as your portfolio's "crop insurance," helping to mitigate drawdowns during market downturns. Whether you're seeking to grow your income, build your wealth, or leave a lasting legacy, the Dividend Tree offers a compelling investment strategy balancing risk with upside reward. 

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.  

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.   

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. 

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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.