Swing Trading Blog | News and Updates for Traders

The 3-Step Method That Predicts a Change in Trend 80% of the Time

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:37:24 GMT

Can you correctly identify a change in the trend? And, what if you could predict a change in trend and be accurate almost 80% of the time? It's possible. Learn the 3-step method for identifying a trend change.

10 Price Action Tips That Will Make You a Better Swing Trader

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:24:38 GMT

Take your trading to a new level in 2012! This new page will show you some price action tips and tricks that will dramatically improve your trading! Learn these price action tips.

Support and Resistance for Swing Traders (Updated)

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:35:14 GMT

I added some more examples on the support and resistance page. Hopefully, this will help out some of the new traders. Updated Support and Resistance page

Updated Website and New Google+ Page

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:19:52 GMT

I've updated the website and organized the pages better. The website is now divided into 3 categories: Beginners Intermediate Advanced Access to these sections appear in the horizontal menu across the top of every page (and at the bottom of every page). I've also set up a Google+ page... Google+ Check it out!

4 Example Trades For Swing Traders

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:07:29 GMT

I added a page on the website that has all of my example trades on one page. This should make it easier to find them: 4 Example Trades For Swing Traders Also, I added a new fourth example trade... Example Trade 4: Zagg, Inc. (ZAGG) I'll be adding more example trades in the future (good and bad trades) so don't forget to sign up to be notified if you haven't already!

Professional Gap down

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:46:48 GMT

I like to trade Gapping stocks (pretty much exclusively) for the first hour of the day. If the gap is Professional, then I will see how it trades out of

RSI 5/80 5 day chart strategy

Sat, 21 May 2011 02:55:23 GMT

I use many things I've learned from others, but this fits my goals. I trade with Zecco. And I use their streamer. I use the RSI 5/80 method, but with Zecco's

How to Short Stocks With Precision

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:39:57 GMT

Learn how to short stocks using the 200 period moving average.

Side Trap Chart Pattern For Swing Traders

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:44:35 GMT

This chart pattern catches traders on the wrong side of a move.

Position Sizing Calculator

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:34:53 GMT

This is a nice position sizing calculator that will determine share size based on risk. It also has an R-Multiple table.

Learn This Little-Known Swing Trading Trick

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:46:11 GMT

Here is a swing trading trick that will improve your trading in 2011...

The Two Most Important Time Frames For Swing Traders

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:29:50 GMT

What are the two most important time frames for swing traders? Read this blog post to find out.

How to Identify Stages Within Stages

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:32:05 GMT

This blog post describes the core philosophy behind swing trading - stages within stages.

Trading with Trend Lines and Fibonacci

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:52:33 GMT

Several great posts regarding trendlines here. I succeed most often when I combine trend line analysis with the standard fibonacci retracement and extension

The Previous Day's Trading Range

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:31:57 GMT

Do you ever consider the previous day's trading range when making a decision on a position? You should! I do..and have benefited numerous times. It does

Swing Trading Blog | Don't Fight the Market

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:58:31 GMT

Here are some blog posts including the stock market.

Trading Gaps

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:06:41 GMT

I didn't see this mentioned on the trading gaps article on the site here. A low risk, high probability trade usually awaits you when price first

Follow Me on Twitter

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:56:06 GMT

Follow me on Twitter for market analysis, links to other technical analysis websites that I find, and stock ideas...

The Power Of Trend Line Analysis

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:20:48 GMT

Training the eye to find key trend lines is just one expertise a pro trader must learn on their way to profitability. In fact, it may just be the most

How to Avoid Losing $22,000 in a Year

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:19:31 GMT

I have been a passionate investor for the last few years. I have had good performing days and...well..some bad ones. How’s it going in midst of this

How To Recognize When A Stock Market Bottom Is In Place

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:09:34 GMT

Definition of a Bear Market: A bear market is defined by the trend. When the market begins to make a series of lower highs and lower lows the trend

Don't Get Tripped up by Deceptive Math

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:48:23 GMT

There are several aspects of trading that can put the probabilities in your favor. 1) Markets traded 2) Trading system (includes entry, exit, &

Protecting your Trading Capital

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:16:31 GMT

More than 90% of people trading the share market lose money and the major reason is because the majority do not use correct Money & Risk Management

How to trade a Falling Wedge

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:38:04 GMT

A Falling Wedge looks like an elongated triangle that slopes downwards with the price spiralling lower between two converging trendlines. It is

"Performance Tracking" with a Trading Spreadsheet

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:35:41 GMT

Most amateurs won't admit they are trading for entertainment, but professionals will tell you there is only one rational reason to trade - to make

Trading Methods - Darvas Trading

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:29:36 GMT

The Darvas Method is my favorite trading method. It involves the use of a unique setup that integrates a volume spike with a rising stock price into

RSI 5 day look back for entry and exits

Sun, 18 May 2008 13:46:00 GMT

I have had very positive results using the RSI (Relative Strength Indicator) 5 day look back for entry and exits in my swing trades. The usual default

Swing Trading Blog | Ichimoku Cloud Charts and Combining Chart Patterns

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:33:59 GMT

Here are some blog posts including chart patterns.

Swing Trading Blog | What Are the Best Candlestick Patterns for Shorting Stocks?

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:56:40 GMT

Here are some blog posts including candlestick patterns for shorting.