Tradeguider Blog

Being a successful trader used to be about brawn and aggression. But now that it’s all about controlled and considered mouse clicks, your trading strategy needs to include trading psychology tips that help prevent reflex actions and promote conscious preparation.  Read on for ways to control unhelpful impulses and stay in the profit zone.

We’ve all heard the clichéd commentaries about 2020.  But how has the Year of Covid-19 played out for people trading the financial markets?

Read on for our take on the markets and an update on what Tradeguider has been doing this year.

Can you recognize a trend? Are you using the right trend trading strategy? As with any market, there are discernible trends in the financial markets – not surprising given there are millions and millions of transactions happening each business day.  But spotting a trend can be time consuming. Read on for some tips on how to make Wyckoff Volume Spread Analysis tools work with a trend trading approach. 

One of the occupational hazards of being a trader is the risk of missing trading opportunities that happen on one chart because we are looking at another.

There is a limit to how many charts a person can monitor at any one time. It’s a visual and mental strain to keep tabs on multiple charts for multiple investments.

Read on to find out how automated trade alerts can help you be a more profitable trader.

The new trader that finds Wyckoff Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) early on is lucky. Working with the real force behind market movements will save years of unknowingly being manipulated by the market makers.

But they still need to be aware of the common trading mistakes that lie like traps on their path to success. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, so read on for some tools to add to your tool box for trading success.

Ever wish you had a political insider to tell you how to utilize the twists and turns of politics to your advantage?

While there are articles that try to predict how the election will impact gold or the US dollar, a more useful exercise is to learn some skills that help you react to political news and the charts to your benefit.

In a special for Tradeguider, former UK politician Roger Evans explains some ways to make this happen.

Roger has trading experience and was also Deputy Mayor of London, working with current UK prime minister Boris Johnson. In 2016 he shifted to coaching politicians and business leaders on governance and public speaking.

Read on for some insider tips on how to make the most of political developments from this uniquely placed guest contributor.

Gavin Holmes is one of the founders of Tradeguider. It was a chance meeting with syndicate trader Tom Williams, the first person to computerise the Wyckoff method, that introduced him to the world of trading.

Since then he has gone on to make a living from trading while writing several books on the topic. He is a scalper and mainly trades futures and stocks.

Here he shares his views on how the Corona Virus is impacting the financial markets as well as trading psychology, women in trading and why he loves helping others make money in the markets.

And, of course, why tracking the smart money is the only way to go.

There is no glossing over the fact that the majority of people who trade the markets, whether as a second income or a full-time job, are male. However, although the world of professional trading is still dominated by men, the accessibility of retail trading makes it possible for a more even gender spread. We get insights from female traders using Wyckoff VSA on what it’s like to be women in trading in 2020.

While trading doesn't require social contact, there are aspects to it that could impact immunity negatively. We take a look at three ways for you to improve your immune system and ensure your trading habits help you stay healthy. And the same tricks will help you establish a solid mindset that leads to consistent trading performance too. Read on to learn more.

Even the most seasoned trader needs a structure around their trading activity otherwise their moves will be governed by emotion-driven whims and unquestioned habits. This structure is provided by rules of engagement and the strategy that guides the approach. We discuss how traders can improve performance by operating with rules-based trading strategies.