Getting Started
Start Trading Futures Without Blowing Up Your First Account
Trading futures is one of the highest-leverage skills a retail trader can learn, and one of the fastest ways to lose money if you start without a process. Start here. First decide which markets to day trade, then choose the best charting software for your methodology, broker and data. Trading from Canada? Check which platforms and brokers your province allows before you open an account. Fill the gaps with the best trading books, then load the free trading indicators on your first chart. The goal from day one is simple: Follow the Professionals, Fade the Amateurs.
NinjaTrader Canada and TradeStation Canada: Who Can Trade
NinjaTrader Canada: the software works in every province, the brokerage is Ontario only. TradeStation needs a $99.99/month platform subscription.
Best Markets to Day Trade: Futures, Forex & Stocks Ranked
I get this question a lot: “I can’t trade the Emini because I’m not in the US time zone. What are the best markets to trade?” If you’re getting started with futures trading, choosing the right market is one of the first big decisions you’ll make. This question is actually ...
Best Charting Software for Day Traders: Pros, Cons & Prices
Best Charting Software: It’s always a compromise Depending on what kind of trader you are, each of these 3 factors will have different significance. For example, if you’re an Elliott Wave follower you should choose the charting software package that gives you all the right Elliott Wave tools. If you’re ...
Best Trading Books: 15 Must-Reads Ranked by a Trader
There was a time when I was addicted to trading books - I must have read over 100! I read them constantly. Coding the good ideas I found and testing the setups they suggested. Moving from one to the next, searching for - well, the Holy Grail. If you’re looking ...
