The allure of trading options on leveraged ETFs is just too hard for many beginners to resist. I’m here to tell you. Resist the urge. Learn how these products actually work and if you actually want to trade them.

Like most things, trading can be frustrating, and we can never completely eliminate risk. What’s more, the trading landscape changes just like the seasons. These tips can help beginners and advanced traders alike minimize risk and maximize profits.

Humans are emotional creatures. Perhaps nothing shows this more clearly than how we trade and whether or not we follow our rules. I highly suggest adding your feelings, especially those that led you to deviate from your plan to your trading journal. Did you get out of a trade too early and break your rules? Ask yourself why.

Of all the schools of philosophy, I believe the Stoics would have made the best traders. Assume for a moment Marcus Aurelius, between his duties as Roman emperor, embarked on a trading career. How would he have approached the market, trading rules, taking wins, and dealing with losses?

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between market (MKT) and limit (LMT) orders, you aren’t alone. It’s one of the most common beginner questions. Here’s the difference and why it matters to your profits.

My job as a trading coach often involves much more about psychology than trade technique – charting, technical analysis, and trading rules are easy to fix. Changing a person’s mindset is much more difficult. Today I’m giving you three tips to help you deal with losses – tips to help you “get your mind right” and pull you through the hard times.

Everyone loves saving money. Use this quick tips to make sure you aren’t overpaying for your long options. Learn how to buy during a sale and maximize your profits.

Large-cap stocks often make the best options plays. However, the price of the options can make the trades just too expensive. Here are some ideas for playing pricey stocks with a smaller account.