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ClayTrader Mail: Apples vs. Oranges

Trading 101: What is "Shorting" / "Going Short"?

If you're anything like me when I was a beginner in trading the markets, I had no idea what "shorting" was. People said they were "going short" and I thought they were talking about something completely different than what it actually meant. In this video I talk about "how" shorting works, and then look at it in a very simple and practical way.

A Practical Look at Trading Commissions

I realize that me saying, "trading commissions are important to consider" is one thing that probably lacks any sort of 'punch'; however, by showing things in a more practical sense, my goal for this video is to display just how important it is to do your homework on proper stock broker selection before starting your trading journey.

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ClayTrader Mail: Keeping Impatience in Context

I previously did an episode talking about how "impatience kills", but I've since realized I didn't fully explain the appropriate context of what I meant. So, I'm here to do some clarification on when impatience can actually be a good thing within the world of trading.

Trading 101: What is the Stock Market?

A basic question and concept for sure, but for those people who want to start at the very beginning, this video will explain all about what the stock market is, and how it can allow traders and investors to make money.

ClayTrader Mail: Impatience Kills

Maybe you've heard the saying, "patience pays"... well, in other cases, "impatience kills". As you will see with this trader interaction, some people simply have no desire to take things slow and go through the proper steps. They want to know the fastest way to begin trading and ignore even the most common sense of aspects such as "learning".

Trading Review: Binary Options

Trading binary options has become more common, but are they profitable to trade? In order to better understand this, let's first take a look at how binary options work and how much money you can make.

Trading Risk Management: How Much Money to Use Per Trade?

There are many opinions and definitions out there regarding the amount of money you should be putting into a trade compared to the size of your trading account. Some say no more than 5%, others say slightly more or even less. I won't call some of these definitions wrong, but there is an aspect of practicality that must come into play and be considered in order to assure you are being wise about your actual position sizing.

ClayTrader Mail: Talking to Family About Trading Full Time.

Many people have the dream of getting involved in the stock market to the point of being able to trade full time. While that is a very admirable goal, how exactly can you explain that to friends and family without them thinking you've gone crazy I give my thoughts on how you can approach this topic in a very strategic way that should put any worries at ease.

Trading with Past History. Useful or Worthless?