Most traders that are profitable over the long term possess a distinct set of trading skills that separate them from the majority of traders that do not make money. Consistent success is a result of a systematic process that possesses an edge over the competition.…

Beginning Traders vs. Professional Traders Beginning traders make the mistake of waiting for setups which have 60 or 70+% accuracy, trading at 1:1 or 2:1 reward to risk ratios. Sure…mathematically these will make money, but guess what – did you know you could…

This article presents the story of a legend trader who was once a newbie. He was absolutely unfamiliar with the markets on day one but in almost 6 years he built a fortune for himself. He had to face many difficulties and failures but he never gave up. Through…

We explain what a good profit factor is in trading. How do you evaluate a trading strategy? In hindsight, it’s easy to judge a strategy by the result – the CAGR or the annual return. However, the profit factor is a handy tool to quantify the quality of the…

Jim Simons, born in 1938 and despite his young and good looks has been chain-smoking for decades, recently stepped back as Chairman of the management group. Jim Simons is the founder and main force behind Rennaissance Technologies, the asset manager that…

In this video, I have explained how we predicted the fall of DHFL and Yes Bank in the year 2018 using data analysis. Squareoff provides fully automated trading bots that can automatically place entry, stop loss and target orders based on inbuilt strategies.…

We have all heard of Warren Buffett’s successful investments in companies like Coca-Cola, American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Moody’s, Kraft Heinz. etc. He is one of the most idolized and revered investors globally, with a wealth of more than USD 100…

1. “Stock trading is only for the rich” Not true! This would have been true if you started investing a few decades ago, but not any longer. In the past when placing a trade meant speaking on the phone to a full service stockbroker (do they even exist any…

An investment pyramid, or risk pyramid, is a portfolio strategy that allocates assets according to the relative risk levels of those investments. The risk of an investment is defined in this strategy by the variance of the investment return, or the likelihood…

I am frequently asked “What books would you recommend for a new trader?” Here is a list of the top ten trading books that I believe that a new trader should read first on their journey in the markets. Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders Jack Schwager…