Trading Articles
Articles On Technical Analysis and Swing Trading
Here are some more articles on the technical analysis, the stock market, and swing trading. On this page you will find everything from trading for a living to the Volatility Index. I hope the information in the following articles are helpful to your trading!
How to Use Trailing Stop Loss Orders
On this page, you will find a day by day example of how trailing stop loss orders can help you remove the emotion from a trade.
Trading for a Living
So, you want to trade stocks for a living?
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.
How to Calculate Fibonacci Extensions
You have learned about Fibonacci retracements. Now learn how to calculate Fibonacci extensions.
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.
Swing Trading Exit Strategy
Learn how to properly exit stocks using trailing stops.
How to Create 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.
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!
Top Blog Posts
On this page, you will find a list of the top blog posts of all time.
