Paper Trading: Is It Worth It, and What Are the Better Alternatives? Last updated: 27 September 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTe Paper trading (also called demo trading or virtual trading, where you trade with fake money to simulate the experience without real risk) is worth it for your first 10 to 20 trades, and […]
By Spencer Li, CFTe · Last updated: 26 October 2026 A trading journal is a record of every trade you take, written so you can look back at your decisions and spot the patterns you cannot see while you are in the trade. To start one, record four things for each trade: your plan before […]
After the sharp run-up in stocks from last year’s March lows, some people are starting to wonder if the market has got a bit too bubbly. In this post, we will compare the different stock indices, as well as some other products, to see if there are any good opportunities. The Meteoric Rise of […]
You’ve probably heard that you need a trading plan before you start trading, but how exactly do you go about crafting one? Now, if you’ve ever tried to start a business, you will know that you need a business plan, which tells you the A to Z of everything you need to do for your […]
By Spencer Li, CFTe · Last updated: 26 October 2026 A short squeeze is a fast rally in a heavily shorted stock that forces short sellers to buy the shares back, and their buying pushes the price even higher. A bear trap is the same event seen on the chart: a drop that looks like […]