Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Some Trading Basic Rules

1. Volume is Crucial.

2. Only trade breakouts with an excellent volume% relative to their 60-day volume average

3. Avoid entering new positions in the first 15-mins after market open

4. Avoid holding a position into earnings

5. Do not enter a position early, wait for a pattern to setup

6. Avoid averaging down if a position goes against you. Maintain proper mental stops. If the stock moves back up, you can always reenter.

7. Pick up good entry point that reward ratio:risk ratio at least 2.5:1

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