Do you want to know what it's like to be free? A lot of traders ask me once I quit my job, what was it like to finally get to the point where you could leave work forever and just trade for a living? But what's interesting is that's actually not the point where I felt best about my trading. Yeah, it was amazing when I resigned from work to come home and be a full-time trader, but the point that...
Are you looking for that one thing that will make all of the difference and turn your trading around for good. My name's Adrian Reid. I'm the founder of Enlightened Stock Trading, and when I first started trading, it took me three years to get profitable. Three long, long, difficult years. Now, I didn't lose a lot of money when I started trading. A lot of people blow up their accounts and so on....
Global Stock Market Update - 15 December 2023Well it is amazing the difference a few weeks makes - We have been flat out here at Enlightened Stock Trading wrapping up after an EPIC Trader Acceleration Week and so we have not managed to get our global market update done for a few weeks.The markets have moved heavily towards a 'risk on' environment in the last few weeks. As you can see for the...
Global Stock Market Update - 25 November 2023Interesting week in the markets this week with some quite positive areas but also a lot of weakness lurking below the surface. Make sure you read this whole update so you know what is working in the markets right now. Looking at US Stock indices and sectors in the table below we can see that the leader this week, and over the last year is, by far the...
Introduction to Stocks on the Dow Jones Industrial AverageThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), also know as the Dow Jones, or simply the Dow, is a prestigious index showcasing 30 large stocks from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq. This index is a barometer for the US stock market, providing investors a glimpse into the economy’s health. The Dow Jones Industrial Average index...
In the intricate world of trading, success is not just about winning more often than you lose. It's about understanding the long-term potential of your trading strategy. This is where the concept of trading expectancy comes into play, and a Trading Expectancy Calculator becomes an essential tool in a trader's arsenal.What Is Trading Expectancy?Trading expectancy is a formula that helps predict...
Global Stock Market Update - 12 November 2023Interesting week in the markets this week with some quite positive areas but also a lot of weakness lurking below the surface. Make sure you read this whole update so you know what is working in the markets right now. Looking at US Stock indices and sectors in the table below we can see that the leader this week, and over the last year is, by far the...
Global Stock Market Update - 06 November 2023Well we could be forgiven for thinking that there was a financial miracle this week - here is what happened: Bond yields fell Every major stock market globally rallied The US Dollar lost strength against other major currencies Cryptocurrencies rallied Many major agricultural commodities fell Energy prices fell (Oil and Natural Gas) Not sure if someone...
Global Stock Market Update - 28 October 2023Welcome to my weekly market update... It is a big read this week, but I promise it is worth it. I am sharing lots of really interesting insights about what is happening with market correlations, which strategies are working, and I even want to share the realisation that I buried one of my trading strategies alive a few years ago... but I just dug it up...
The Importance of Keeping a Trading JournalTrading in the financial markets can be a rollercoaster ride. Whether you're a novice or an experienced trader, the key to consistent success lies in systematic and disciplined trading. And one tool that can significantly enhance your trading game is a trading journal. Effective trading starts with a journal - an absolute must for traders, even as a...
Global Stock Market Update - 16 October 2023Over the past week, several events and trends have significantly impacted the stock market. A couple of things have caught my eye... 1. Market Performance and Predicted Downtrends The S&P 500 seems to be displaying multiple warning signs of a possible selloff, with significant indicators pointing towards a negative market trend including what looks...
Global Stock Market Update - 09 October 2023I got a lot of great feedback on the format of my weekly update last week; thank you to everyone who replied! It is very clear my Real Money demonstration is going to be a hit, so I am busy putting this together for you... It will take me a little while as I have to do a few things: Open some new accounts Move money around Decide on the overall...