Trading seems so easy…just follow the rules of a proven trading system. Then why do over 90% of traders fail? This post will show you why and more importantly…how to beat the odds.
RSI Indicator Explained: Calculation and Definition
Wondering how the RSI indicator works? This post will explain how it’s calculated and how traders use it to create profitable trading strategies.
How to Increase Trading Profitability with the MaxR Metric
MaxR is a very simple metric that can help you optimize your trading strategy. Learn how it works and what to look for.
7 Steps to Consistently Profitable Trading (Roadmap)
When you are learning to trade, it’s difficult to understand where you are in the process. It can be very confusing and that’s why over 90% of traders fail at Forex trading. This post will give you the exact roadmap to trading success.
MT5 Mobile App Quick-Start Guide for Beginners
If you are brand new to the MT5 mobile app, this iOS/Android tutorial will get you started. Learn how to setup your watchlist, enter trades, connect to your broker, and more.
Visual Strategy Builder Review: Build EAs Without Coding
Visual Strategy Builder is a product that is built by Forex Tester and it allows traders to build MetaTrader EAs and indicators, without knowing how to code. I built my first EA on this platform and I’ll show you what I thought of it.
This is the Trading Journal I’ve Always Wanted
I’ve complained about trading journals in the past and I finally realized that the only way to have the trading journal I want is to make it myself. Here’s what we have created.
Best For Trading Meditation: Freestyle or Holosync?
Do you find meditation difficult? Don’t worry, many people do. That’s why it can be helpful to use a meditation aid. In this post, I’ll show you the results of my test of Holosync, an audio recording that is supposed to help you create a deeper level of meditation.
How to Optimize TradingView Flagged Symbols
TradingView flagged signals makes it easy to see the status of your trades at a glance. Learn how to use it in this quick video.
Advanced Trading Psychology: The High-Performance Trading Toolbox
You have been doing everything that the blogs, books and trading courses tell you when it comes to trading psychology. But you keep making the same mistakes and you just can’t seem to change your behavior. This blog post will show you why and give you powerful tools that can help you change your behaviors permanently.
How to Broadcast Metatrader Alerts to Multiple Traders/Devices
This guide will show you how to send Metatrader or TradingView alerts to multiple traders and/or devices. It’s perfect if you have a trading group, or you want to get the same alert on multiple devices at the same time.
9 Popular Trading Education Methods: Pros and Cons
Which trading education method is best? In reality, they all have their own pros and cons. Learn some benefits and downsides that you may not have been aware of.
EP30 // Behind the Scenes Look at Starting an ECN Forex Broker in Sweden with Arif Alexander Ahmad
In this episode, I sit down with Arif Ahmad and find out why he and his co-founder decided to start a Forex broker in Sweden. Learn the advantages to having a broker in Sweden and the cultural changes that they are trying to make in the Forex world.
7 Trailing Stop Loss Strategies That Work
If you are tired of missing out on profits after you close a trade, then this post is for you. Trailing your stop loss can be a great way to lock in some gains, while letting your profits run. Get the pros and cons of each of these 7 popular trailing stop loss methods.
MaxR vs MFE: Why You Need Both
You probably know about MFE. But do you also track MaxR? In this post, I’ll show you why MFE only gives you half of the story and how MaxR can help you dramatically improve your profit per trade.
How to Get Started in Forex Trading
This is the #1 question that I get from traders. So in this blog post, I’ll lay out the roadmap for getting started in Forex trading and how to avoid many of the common mistakes that beginners make.
How Does the Carry Trade Work?
Learn how the carry trade works and why it isn’t as low-risk as some people say it is. Find out the benefits, downsides, and why you shouldn’t trade the Turkish Lira.
7 Reasons Traders Can See the Same Chart Differently
Trading is weird in that two traders can look at the same chart and see entirely different things. Find out how this can happen in this post.
How to Setup and Trade with Volume Profile
What is Volume Profile and is it worth using? In this post, I’ll go over how to install this indicator and how it can be used in real-world trading.
EP29 // NeuroTrader: Using Biodata and AI to Boost Trader Performance with Chris Capre and Ken Medanic
The fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biodata are creating some exciting opportunities for both hedge funds and independent traders.
The Trading Reboot Guide for the Frustrated Trader
If you are super frustrated with your trading and are ready to give up, then this guide can help you clear your head and start from a fresh perspective. Sometimes, all we need to do is get a slightly different perspective…
How to Create a Rewards System to Achieve Your Trading Goals
If you are having trouble creating positive trading habits, then using a rewards system can speed up the time that it takes to develop these habits and reach your goals. This post will give you a simple 3-step strategy that you can use to get started.
How to Get Trendline Break Alerts
Using these trendline break alert tools will help you miss fewer quality setups, regardless of which trading platform you use. I also get into the trendline trading strategies that I’ve seen work best.
Best Nootropics For Trading: Here’s What Happened When I Tried These Five
Can nootropics make you a better trader? In this post, I’ll go over the benefits and downsides to using these supplements and share my experience with using 5 of the top “smart drugs.”
Backtesting Results: Trending Pin Bar (TPB) on $EURUSD H4 Chart
The results are in and they are quite good. Here are my Backtesting results from the Trending Pin Bar strategy. Get the the complete trading strategy rules and learn how I plan to optimize this strategy.
The Limitations of Manual Forex Backtesting
Backtesting is the first step in testing and building confidence in technical trading strategies. But it certainly has its limitations. Learn what they are so you aren’t can take advantage of the benefits of Backtesting and avoid the downsides.
How to Use Advanced Risk Multiple Tracking
Most traders do a risk multiple analysis on their trades and that’s great! But if you take it one step further and examine these advanced R-metrics, you can gain greater insights into how you can improve your trading strategies.
5 Simple Ways to Find a High-Quality Trading Accountability Partner
Trading can be a lonely endeavor. A trading accountability buddy can help you stay on track and take your trading to the next level. But only if you work with the right person. In this post, I’ll show you how to find that person and…
My Best Forex Hedging Strategy for FX Trading
Hedging can be a four-letter word to some traders. But when used correctly, hedging can provide a lot of flexibility, without some of the headaches that come with traditional directional trading. Read this blog post to learn how…
How to Choose the Best Computer for Trading Forex
If you are looking for a new computer for trading and are confused by all the options out there, this post will show you exactly what to look for and which specs don’t matter. Some people think that you need a special computer, but in reality…
5 Reasons to Journal Your Missed Trades Too
Journaling missed trades is an often-overlooked way to improve your trading results. Learn how to do it and the top 5 ways that it can take your trading to the next level.
Trading Flash Cards: How to Speed Up Chart Pattern Recognition
Learning any skill is all about mindful practice. Flash Cards are the most efficient way that I know of to practice your trading strategies. Find out how it works, who it is for and how you can setup your first deck right now.
3 Stages of a Profitable Trading Strategy
A consistently profitable strategy is actually developed in three stages. This post will show you if you are making the mistake of trading something that is not a proven Strategy.