Introduction Short Sale Restriction (SSR) is a market rule that becomes relevant when a stock suffers a rapid, large intraday decline. It’s a technical market condition that changes how short sellers can enter new short positions — and when understood, it can create trading opportunities and risk-management signals for both short‑term and day traders. In […]
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If you’re new to day trading, you’ve likely seen terms flying around like “VWAP,” “RVOL,” “spread,” “float,” “gamma,” or “halt” — and maybe you’re pretending you know what they mean 😅. This glossary breaks down the most important day trading and market terms in simple, trader-friendly language. A – E: The Foundation AskThe lowest price
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In the world of day trading, where milliseconds can make the difference between a green or red trade, efficiency is everything. One of the most powerful tools that separates experienced traders from amateurs is the proper use of hotkeys. These customizable keyboard shortcuts allow you to execute trades, manage risk, and react to the market
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Here are some names I’ll be watching coming into the week! $IBIT $MSTR $AAPL $UMAC $MU
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In trading, data is your edge. Every trade you take holds valuable information about your performance, psychology, and strategy effectiveness. Tracking and analyzing your trading statistics isn’t just a good habit—it’s essential if you want to improve and sustain long-term profitability. This guide will walk you through the most important trading stats to monitor, what
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In the world of investing, especially when dealing with leveraged ETFs or compounding returns, there’s a hidden risk that many investors overlook — volatility drag. It’s a sneaky force that can quietly eat away at your returns over time, even if the asset you’re tracking doesn’t move much in price. Understanding volatility drag is key
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This week was full of volatility as tariff headlines continued to rattle markets with uncertainty and recession fears. The good news is that we may have put in a short-term bottom after markets rebounded nicely on Friday. $SPY finished down 2.2% and the $QQQ finished lower at 2.46% for the week. Performance by Sector Source:
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A limit order is a type of order used in trading that allows investors to buy or sell a security at a specified price or better. Unlike market orders, which execute immediately at the best available price, limit orders give traders more control over execution prices. This makes them an essential tool for both new
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