Learn To Trade Stocks and Options

Trading Platform Comparison: Charting Software Edition | TradingView vs. WeBull vs. eSignal [2023]

Let’s have ourselves a battle! Competing in this matchup are three separate technical charting platforms. If you are a beginner trader and have made the decision you want to be a technical trader, then you’re probably wondering what charting platform you should use. If you are a trader with experience but wondering if you should spend less (or more) on your current charting platform tools, this will be a video for you. I will compare three tiers of charting platforms. From completely free (WeBull) to moderate priced (TradingView) to over $100 per month (eSignal). I’m not here to tell you which charting platform you should use. My job in this video is to let your very own eyes observe and compare the differences of these platforms. They’re all conveying the same information, but it’ll be up to you to determine which one visually appeals to you. Along with this, you’ll need to factor in the speed component. Does one of the platform’s data seem lagging compared to another? Let’s have ourselves a look and see how this battle plays out!

Investing vs. Trading: What’s the Difference?

Have you heard the terms “investing” and “trading”? I remember being a beginner and having no clue what they actually meant. As far as was there a difference? I had no idea! The good news is there is a very simple difference between the two. While definitions may vary slightly, at the core, the difference between trading and investing revolves around a very basic question: “how long?”. When you answer this question you’ll have a very clear idea of whether you are more of a trader or an investor. Who knows, maybe you want to be both? The sky is the limit when it comes to the world of online trading and investing, so the key will be to find what makes most sense to you. In order to take that step, let’s first define a few terms and give you the foundational understanding of the differences between trading and investing.

In Your Internet FAST Enough for Trading? Understanding Internet Speeds for Trading

In this video, we'll explain internet speeds, how they affect your trading performance, and what you need to ensure a seamless trading experience. We'll walk you through the minimum internet speed requirements for smooth execution of trades. We'll also take a look at a few popular brokers and platforms to understand how much bandwidth is actually needed. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting in the world of stocks and options, a fast and reliable internet connection is a non-negotiable aspect of your trading toolkit.

What is a Good Stock Investing Strategy? (for beginners…)

So you're a beginner and looking for a good stock investing strategy? Great! First off, welcome to the world of investing into the stock market! That's awesome you are looking to take control of your money and build financial freedom for yourself. As a former beginner myself (like everyone!), I understand learning how to invest can quickly get overwhelming and confusing. In fact, I've been doing this for almost two decades and when I got started the amount of information was not nearly as overwhelming as it is now. The good news is investing into the stock market can be as complicated or simple as you want. I know you can see all kinds of fancy suits and professionals on Wall Street; however, in many ways that's not reality. Let me show you a great way to approach the markets so you can get started in a simple way that does not overwhelm yourself. You can of course make it more complicated as you learn more, but we all have to start somewhere! Let's get to it.

How to Set Up Your WeBull Chart

Check out WeBull here: https://a.webull.com/i/ClayTrader Looking for a platform to set up your technical charts? Maybe you've already chosen WeBull as your trading platform and broker. Either way, if you want to use technical charts effectively within your trading, let's make sure they're set up with a solid foundation. I've often recommended WeBull as a platform to beginner traders due to their powerful tools and low price tag (free!). With that being said, I have never done a video walking you through how to set up the actual charts. One disclaimer. I am not saying this is how you need to keep your charts forever. As you get more advanced in your trading, you can add more indicators and studies if you deem it necessary. What I'll show you in this video will be a basic and simplistic arrangement giving you a solid foundation from which you can build from.

3 Stocks I’m Buying NOW for Passive Income (July 2023)

Need a Broker to Buy These Stocks? Use THIS: https://a.webull.com/i/ClayTrader Are you looking for passive income as part of your wealth building strategy? If so, I want to share with you three stocks I'm buying NOW! These stocks have a very basic strategy and logic behind them; however, sometimes simplicity is the best path forward. One reminder. These are just my thoughts and by no means a recommendation to do anything. I'm not a financial advisor and have zero financial licenses. This is just me sharing my thought process behind three stocks that make sense to me. Perhaps you completely disagree with my logic. That's cool! I can respect that. I appreciate when everyone thinks for themselves and is not a blind sheep walking around. If you are someone who wants to make money while you sleep with passive income, the three stocks I talk about investing into will help you accomplish this goal. Let's get to it!

Which Trading Broker Do I Use? (and recommend)

One of the most popular questions I am asked by beginner day traders is which trading broker do I use. For those just getting started in the world of online trading, it’s a very wise question to be asking. Not because it is me they’re asking, but because it shows they understand the fact you do need an online broker if you are going to make trades. In this video I want to quickly show you the broker I use and then offer up a secondary recommendation in the event you are not interested in my broker. While I realize it may appear as, “Clay, don’t make this so complicated. Just tell me your broker.”, it’s not quite that clear as you’ll see. Don’t get me wrong, none of this is complicated; however, it does make sense to create a video to explain how everything is working on my end. I hope this video helps and if you have any further questions, please let me know in the comment section!

How to Set Up Your TradingView Chart

TradingView is one of the most popular technical charting platforms in the business. If you are a technical trader, you need technical charts. Whether these charts be for stocks, crypto, futures, etc., TradingView offers access to them all! They are a great platform with a variety of functions and tools that can be used. With all this being said, as a beginner trader it can become easy to get overwhelmed. This is what I want to help you avoid in the video. Let me show you how to set up your tradingview chart so that you can have a firm foundation to build from. Let’s make sure you understand how the platform works from a basic level in order that you can slowly get more and more advanced with the features. TradingView is a fantastic charting platform and one that should be considered within your trading journey. 

3 Types of Day Trading Strategies

When you are just getting started as a day trader it is very common to have no idea what types of strategies exist. There is no shame in this. When you’re a beginner and don’t know what you don’t know, part of that is strategies to choose from. My goal in this video is to share with you three types of day trading strategies that can help get you pointed in the right direction. These strategies have several moving parts to them; however, you can’t learn more about the moving parts if you don’t first know about the strategy in general. The internet is filled with many great resources to learn from, but when you don’t even know what to learn, you are limited. Let me help get you started in the right direction so that you can dig deeper into whatever strategy you believe makes the most sense to you.

* see note * How to Set Up Your Trading Platform (for beginners…)

Let me walk you through how to set up your online trading platform. As a beginner, one of the most overwhelming parts of learning to be a trader are the platforms themselves. I totally understand! You open up an online trading platform and are bombarded by so many difference choices and tools. While I’m not here to say all those tools are worthless, I am willing to say they bring little value to those who are beginners. In fact, I would say they do way more harm than good due to the feelings of being overwhelmed. In this video I will show you five tools that you should use for your trading platform. As time passes you can get more advanced and add in more tools, but at the start, let’s keep it simple. There are key skills that we as traders need to develop and the tools I talk about will allow you to utilize those skills as needed. Let’s learn to keep things simple and setting up your online trading platform as I show you will ensure you do exactly that: keep it simple!