Stock Market Articles

Articles On Trading Stocks

Here are some more articles on the stock market and swing trading. On this page you will find everything from drawing trend lines to the Volatility Index. I hope the information in the following articles are helpful to your trading!

How to Draw Trend Lines

How do you draw a trend line? In this article, I'll show you the correct way to draw them.

An Example Swing Trade

This is an example swing trade using the Traders Action Zone strategy from beginning to end.

The Holy Grail of Trading Stocks

Looking for the holy grail to trading stocks? Looking for the holy grail of technical analysis? Most will tell you it doesn't exist. But it does.

How to Use the McClellan Oscillator

Want to know what is really going on in the market? This popular indicator measures market breadth. You can use it to determine the overall health of the stock market.

How to Choose the Best Online Broker

Need an online broker? Should you use a full service broker or a discount broker? What is the difference between "web-based" and "direct access"? Read more on this page.

The Psychology Behind Stock Charts

The psychology behind trading stocks is the force that moves the stock market. A stock chart is nothing more than a picture of human emotions. Painted on the canvas are the emotions of greed, fear, hope, and euphoria.

How to Short Stocks

So you want to learn how to short stocks, huh? In this article, you will learn how to short stocks and make money when the value of a stock goes down.

Writing Stock Scans on StockCharts.com

Got a StockCharts.com account? Here is how to write scans to find stocks that have moved into the Traders Action Zone using the Advanced User Interface.

How to Use Technical Indicators

Are technical indicators worth using? Which ones should I use? Is there one indicator that is better than another? MACD? Stochastics? RSI? These answers may surprise you.

Trading in Multiple Time Frames

Looking at multiple time frames can give you a better idea of what is happening with a stock. This is what to look for.

The 2 For 1 Money Management Strategy

New to trading stocks? The most important thing for you to focus on is capital preservation. That is just a fancy way of saying that you need to learn how to stop losing money! This money management strategy will help.

Timing the Market With the Vix

Eventually you will find out that your best trades come when the market reaches an extreme. In the beginning you will be nervous to trade during these times. Funny how it is during these times when the market offers you the best odds of a profit!


Market Club

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New Market Club Video:

The 50 Rule:

In this new video, Adam talks about the "50 Rule" and how it can help you to spot reversals.

Software

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Fibonacci Price and Time: This is an excellent software program that will calculate Fibonacci price and time levels. Also calculates Gann "Square of Nine". Inexpensive and very easy to use.

Trading Videos

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4 Trading Videos:

Now you can watch four trading videos from some of the top traders in the business.

Zecco

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This is the broker I use. You get 10 free trades a month with no fees or commissions. Perfect for those new to trading stocks.

100% Free Stock Trade. Trade stocks for free on Zecco.com. The Free Trading Community. www.zecco.com

Trading Course

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Trading Master Plan

This is one of the few trading courses on the market right now that is actually worth buying.

You get a 200 page e-book, trading video tutorials, chart lessons, and mp3 audios.

Also includes unlimited personal email support from Dave himself.

Elliott Wave Video

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Elliott Wave Video Series

In this 3 part video series, you will learn what the wave principle is, why you should pay attention to it, and how to trade it.

This course is free from the folks over at Elliott Wave International.