Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

A W pattern, also known as a double bottom, is a bullish reversal chart pattern. It signals a potential change from a downtrend to an uptrend, and it’s a fundamental skill in technical analysis. The ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of real time trading, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with classical technical analysis represents a significant leap forward. At the forefront of this ...

Learn how Marc Chaikin's Money Flow Indicator uses price and volume data for better trading decisions, highlighting ...

Day trading has become a popular method for investing in the financial markets. Intraday trading differs from the typical form of stock investing where an investor holds a security for an extended ...

A pattern day trader is a trader who makes four or more qualifying day trades in a five-day period. To qualify as a pattern day trader, the individual must meet two additional criteria. The person ...

Pattern day traders must maintain a $25,000 minimum balance to trade. Accounts are flagged for pattern trading with 4 same-day trades in 5 days. Exceeding day trade limits triggers a margin call, ...

Editor’s Note: Today, we’re shining the spotlight on colleague Tom Gentile. He’s a pioneer in harnessing the power of computers to spot profitable trading ...