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What is Float Rotation and Why It Matters to Day Traders

John McDowell : June 22, 2021
Last Updated: October 22, 2023

Float rotation is a reference to the amount of times a stock’s entire float, or available shares, is traded during a single trading day. It...

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40 Great Brett Steenbarger Quotes For Trading Success

John McDowell : June 22, 2021
Last Updated: October 8, 2023

In this post we’ve compiled 40 of our favorite Dr. Brett Steenbarger quotes organized into a handful of themes. Dr. Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D. is...

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The Kill Candle Shorting Strategy Explained

John McDowell : June 16, 2021
Last Updated: March 5, 2024

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The Backside of a Trade: When to Go Short

John McDowell : June 15, 2021
Last Updated: December 3, 2023

As day traders, the biggest dilemma we will ever face is our own errors. That is, knowing what not to do, and yet still doing it. Lack of...

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8 Best Bearish Candlestick Patterns for Day Trading [Free Cheat Sheet!]

John McDowell : June 10, 2021
Last Updated: March 19, 2024

Recently, we discussed the general history of candlesticks and their patterns in a prior post. We also have a great tutorial on the most reliable...

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Doji: Bullish or Bearish? + Spinning Top, & Harami Indecision Candles

John McDowell : June 7, 2021
Last Updated: December 2, 2023

Ever wonder, "What is a doji candlestick pattern?" Is a doji candle bullish or bearish? How about a spinning top? Our goal in this tutorial is to...

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Candlestick Patterns Explained [Plus Free Cheat Sheet]

John McDowell : June 4, 2021
Last Updated: October 27, 2024

Trading without candlestick patterns is a lot like flying in the night with no visibility. Sure, it is doable, but it requires special training...