Green Bull V/S Red Bear

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the 20th and last installment of my blog series Green Bull V/S Red Bear. Today's blog is about Mark Minervini, one of the biggest swing traders in the USA. I have been reading his books to gain knowledge about the stock market.  Today's blog is about The Eight keys to unlocking super performance in the stock market.  so let's dive into today's blog. Mark Minervini Mark Minervini is a well-known stock trader and author with years of investing experience. His trading strategy emphasizes thorough study, dedication, and recognizing high-probability trading chances. Minervini became well-known for producing extraordinary stock market gains, particularly when working as a hedge fund manager. He is also the author of the best-selling book "Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard," in which he reveals insights into his trading strategy and offers practical tips for those looking to manage the complexities of the financial markets. Minervini...

 Hello readers! Welcome back to my blog series Green bull vs Red bear. Today's topic is about the impact of other markets and international anomalies such as FDI's and FIIs and indexes like Dow Jones. so let's dive and try to understand the global markets and their impacts! What are global Ques? Global cues refer to various signals, events, or factors originating from international markets, economies, and geopolitical developments that affect financial markets' behavior and performance in a particular country or region. These cues can include economic indicators, central bank policies, geopolitical events, market sentiments, and trends in other major economies. Some common global ques that affect the Indian stock market US Federal Reserve Policy: The Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates and monetary policy have a substantial impact on global markets, including India. Changes in US interest rates can impact capital flows into and out of India, influencing s...

Hello readers, in today's blog we are going to be discussing various strategies used in options trading including straddles, spreads, and many more. These strategies can manage your risks and help you get better chances of winning and making sizable profits.  Let's dive into the strategies and understand their theoretical implications as to how they work and minimize your risk of winning. Option Trading Strategies Options trading has been discussed in one of the previous blogs of our series "Options trading: A dive into derivatives". in short, Options trading is the process of trading  contracts granting them the right but not the obligation to  buy (call options)  or  sell (put options)  underlying assets such as stocks or commodities at decided prices within a particular timeframe. There are various ways traders can trade in the options segment. Let's take a look at the three main categories and their sub-categories: Bullish strategies Bearish strategies ...

Hello, readers in todays blog we will be discussing what an investor and a trader are and the main difference between these two entities in the market. while their objective may be the same, making profit they differ in various aspects mainly the time horizon, objectives and goals, and risk-reward profile. In this blog post, we'll delve into the characteristics, strategies, and objectives of investors and traders, shedding light on their distinct roles in the market. Definition Investor An investor is an individual, institution, or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of generating a return or profit. Investors commit their funds to various financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, or commodities, to achieve long-term growth , income, or both aiming to build wealth steadily over time through prudent investment decisions. Investors may employ different strategies, including fundamental analysis, technical analysis, or a combination of both, t...

Hello readers, today's blog is about a basic yet quite powerful concept called "Compounding". Today we will be diving deep into the concept and understanding the seeing how it can make you rich in the long run. What is compounding? Compounding refers to the process where the value of an investment grows bigger over time as the earnings on that investment generate additional earnings. It involves reinvesting the returns back into the investment, thereby increasing its base and accelerating its growth. Compounding allows investors to earn returns not just on their initial investment but also on the accumulated returns, leading to a snowball effect of wealth accumulation over time. Time is a crucial factor in compounding, as the longer the money remains invested, the greater the compounding effect becomes. This phenomenon is often described as "the eighth wonder of the world" and is a fundamental concept in long-term wealth-building and investment strategies. Eleme...

Hello readers, today's blog is all about the thing that runs the whole world for us without it we might as well just not exist.  Our mind! our mind which is a powerful tool to make us analyze everything including the financial markets. We must have a strong psychology to survive and win in the stock market and make well-informed decisions. Let's dive in and understand what trading psychology is and how it is going to be helpful for a trader and investor to make huge returns and stay in the game for a long time. What is "Trading psychology"? Trading emotions refer to a variety of feelings and psychological states experienced by traders when making decisions in the financial markets. These emotions can range from fear and greed to excitement and regret , and they play an important role in shaping trading behavior. Emotions can arise in response to market volatility, uncertainty, or the potential for profit or loss. They can influence traders' perceptions, judgme...