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INVN is one I like to trade. InVision Technologies Inc. provides Transportation Security Administration (TSA) certified explosives detection systems (EDS) used at airports for screening checked passenger baggage. The EDS products are based on advanced computed tomography (CT), which is the...

Forecasting peoples reaction to the news is the only thing that matters. Leave your emotions behind.

After a trader finishes playing a big move up or down, it is generally a good time for him to take his profits off the table and go on a vacation. The market tends to consolidate after any large move, so taking a large gain and then trading immediately afterwards is usually a costly mistake...

Best Mag is currently Stocks&Commodities imo

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Yes I agree, we must keep a close eye on this range, it is constantly changing.

I wanted to start a thread to hear everyones opinion. What stock or stocks do you think currently mimic the S&P E-mini Futures most closely?

Yes at the time the article was written SUNW did mimic the futures. I hope the article is still usefull.

When the VIX.X traded below the 20 level, it was a signal that investors are overly bullish and a reversal is due. I think the 20 level isn't accurate anymore, and this level has moved to 15.

I think all traders should have goals. I like to aim for 10% return per month without using margin. This mean low risk everyday income trades. Consistancy is key, but 8%-13% on any given month is successful trading IMO.

Some people like to trade the same stock over and over throughout the trading day. Traders tend to get a good feel for how one particular stock moves. A trader becomes familiar with its reoccurring support and resistance areas from trading the same stock repeatedly for a week, month, or even...

Paper trading is the biggest mistake that new traders can make. This is the most counterproductive way to learn how to trade properly. When paper trading, every single trading decision is based on zero emotions. You are actually training yourself how to decide entry and exit targets based on no...