Paper Trading: Is It Worth It, and What Are the Better Alternatives? Last updated: 3 July 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 […]
Have you ever wondered why you keep making the same trading mistakes over and over again? As you start your trading journey, one very important habit to cultivate is to have a good trading journal, which is why in this blog post, I’m going to share with you how you can start a trading […]
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 […]
How to Write a Trading Plan: The 7 Ingredients (With Template) Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTe A trading plan is a written rulebook that decides, in advance, exactly what you will trade and how, so that when the market opens you only have to execute, not strategize. A complete plan […]
What is Short Selling? Before talking about what a short squeeze or bear trap is, we first need to understand the concept of short selling a stock. Normally, investors buy stocks when they expect prices to go up, so that as the stock prices increase, they can then sell the stocks they own at a […]
