Trading strategy guides
Setups, entries and exits across stocks, options, futures and forex — written so each one can be tagged in a journal and tested against your own fills rather than taken on faith.
Strategies — all articles
11 articles
Eight options trading tips you can measure: IV, Greeks, sizing by max loss, spreads, exits, weekly options and fills, plus what to log for each one.
Best forex trading strategies compared: trend, breakout, range, pullback, carry, news and scalping, with sessions, costs and what to log for each one.
The best trading strategies explained: momentum, mean reversion, breakout, swing and day trading — entry, stop and exit rules, plus how to test which one pays you.
Day trading chart patterns explained: flags, pennants, triangles, opening range breakouts, double tops, head and shoulders, with stops, targets and tags.
Six bull put spread examples with credit, max loss, break-even and required win rate worked out, plus the journal fields that show which setups pay.
Backtest trading strategies on historical data: entry/exit rules, costs, win rate, drawdown, and common pitfalls before going live.
Best times to trade futures: market opens, session overlaps, economic releases, seasonal patterns, and how to journal when you perform best.
Five profit taking strategies for active traders — targets, trailing stops, technical, scaled and ATR exits — plus stop placement and an MFE audit of your exits.
Learn how to set stop losses with practical strategies that work. Our guide helps you manage risk, protect capital, and trade with more confidence.
Discover how to choose the right trading time frame for your strategy and personality. A practical guide to day, swing, and position trading styles.
What is scalping trading: how short-hold trades work, the cost math that decides profitability, risk rules, and what to track to know if scalping pays.
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