Trading Styles
I’m Meta Matt, Director of Education and welcome to PB University LITE! This is a 50 Class Trading 101 Series geared towards both new and veteran traders alike! We go over everything from Trading Psychology, Technical Analysis, and Options Trading to Commodity Trading, Forex, and more!! This 50 Class series is not designed be taken in order, it is instead designed for traders to browse and pick which classes interest them. I will include the list of classes at the bottom of this page.
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There's No Magic Formula - Except Maybe This One:
You + The Right Strategy = Success
Imagine a math equation. There are countless ways to solve for 10... 2 + 8, 3 + 7, 5 + 5. Trading is similar. Success can be achieved through various styles, including:
- Pre-Market and Bell Open Trading: Capitalize on early morning news and high opening volatility. This fast-paced environment is ideal for day traders who thrive on short-term price movements. However, it requires experience, a strong stomach for risk, and meticulous planning (think pre-market watchlists and limit orders).
- Power Hour Trading: The final market hour often explodes with activity. Identify stocks experiencing a surge in volume and volatility during this time frame. This strategy can be lucrative, but beware of emotional trading and the potential for last-minute order imbalances before the closing bell. Options trading during this hour is particularly risky.
- Momentum Trading: Ride the wave of strong price movements fueled by news, positive sentiment, or technical factors. Technical indicators like moving averages and RSI help identify trends and potential entry/exit points. This approach can generate significant gains, but requires quick thinking to adjust to sudden reversals.
- Reversal Trading: Predict trend changes and enter a trade when a downtrend flips into an uptrend (or vice versa). This style involves recognizing signs of trend exhaustion, like overbought conditions or candlestick reversal patterns. However, accurately predicting reversals is challenging, and false signals can lead to losses.
- Range Trading: Ideal for calmer markets, this strategy involves buying at support levels and selling at resistance levels when a stock's price remains within a defined range.
- Breakout Trading: Profit from stocks breaking above or below established support/resistance levels, often leading to significant price movements. This approach requires identifying clear support/resistance zones and waiting for a confirmed breakout before entering a trade.
The Key Takeaway: It's About Finding Your Fit
If your trading feels like a struggle, it's not your fault. You might simply be using the wrong strategy. Perhaps you're a natural range trader attempting a momentum strategy that clashes with your risk tolerance. Remember, Tom Brady wouldn't play running back - he excels as a quarterback. Find your trading "position" that aligns with your:
- Goals (short-term gains vs. long-term wealth building)
- Risk Tolerance (how much risk are you comfortable with?)
- Schedule (do you have time for day trading?)
- Personality (analytical vs. impulsive?)
- Skillset (technical analysis proficiency?)
Avoid the "Guru Trap" - There's No Holy Grail
Beware of charismatic online personalities touting their strategy as the only path to success. Trading styles are as diverse as fingerprints. What works for one trader might be disastrous for another.
PB Trading University: Your Roadmap to Finding Your 10
We offer a comprehensive curriculum that explores various trading styles, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to discover the approach that unlocks your full potential. Don't settle for a 7 out of 10. Find your perfect strategy and Make Some Bread!
P.S. Remember, successful trading is a journey, not a destination. Be patient, stay disciplined, and keep learning!
PB University LITE Class List
1) Trading Terminology
2) Stock Market Indices
3) Common, Preferred, and Penny Stocks
4) Diversification of Assets
5) Fundamental Analysis Made Easy
6) Technical Analysis Made Easy
7) Risk Management In The Market
8) Portfolio Management
9) How To Follow Market News
10) Trading Psychology
11) Options Explained
12) The Greeks In Options Trading
13) How To Short Sell Options
14) Covered CALLS
15) Spread Trading
16) Online Brokers for Options Trading
17) Implied Volatility Calculators & Tools
18) Protective PUTS
19) Iron Condors
20) Straddles
21) Reading Level 2
22) Taxes
23) Trading Psychology Techniques
24) The Art Of Trading
25) Becoming A Jedi In The Stock Market
26) Futures Trading Explained
27) Commodity Trading 101
28) Regulatory Environments
29) How To Become A Millionaire
30) $100K In 100 Days
31) Wash Sale Rule
32) Behavioral Finance Part 1
33) Behavioral Finance Part 2
34) 5 Charting Indicators
35) Fair Value Gap
36) Insider Trading and Market Manipulation
37) Stock Chart Types
38) Moving Averages 101
39) Base vs Precious Metals
40) Electricity Trading 101
41) Trading Brokers 101
42) 5 Trading Strategies
43) 85% Trading Rule
44) Are Win Rates A Scam?
45) Futures Trading 101
46) ATR Indicator Strategy With The Greeks
47) MACD Indicator 101
48) Bollinger Bands Indicator 101
49) Wedges, Triangles, Flags and Pennants
50) RSI Divergence 101
