When a small-cap stock jumps before the opening bell, it is tempting to focus only on how far the price has moved. A more useful first step is to ask why the stock is moving, how much trading activity supports the move, and what could make it reverse. Warrior Trading has described five stock characteristics
Warrior Trading’s 5 Stock Selection Criteria, Explained Read More »
Every morning, scanners fill up with pre-market gappers: stocks trading well above or below the previous close before the regular session opens. A list shows where prices have moved. It does not tell you which moves deserve your attention. This guide covers the step between the list and any decision: how to evaluate a pre-market
Pre-Market Gappers: How to Evaluate a Gap Before the Open Read More »
Most day trading risk management advice stops at the entry. You pick a stop, size the position and place the order. This article covers the other half: after the trade, check whether the loss you planned was the loss you took. On fast-moving stocks, planned and realized risk can differ because of slippage, fees, gaps,
Day Trading Risk Management After the Trade: Was Your Planned Risk Your Real Risk? Read More »
