Learn To Trade Stocks and Options

Dec 16 2024 100 ep. 9 mins 3.9k
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Learn how to trade stocks and options with these simple to follow videos hosted by ClayTrader. Breaking down all aspects of trading and technical analysis.

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I YOLO’d!…1 Trade, Max Size 12 NQ Contracts.. (part 3 prop firm challenge)

Dec 16 2024 26 mins  
In this video, I examine the mechanics of executing a maximum-size trade within a futures prop firm environment. I present the concept of YOLO trading, specifically leveraging 12 NQ contracts, to illustrate the trade-offs and constraints present in a regulated evaluation phase. I focus on the absence of a pattern day trading rule in the futures market and the near-constant market a

Part 2 of the YOLO Prop Firm Futures Trading Challenge!

Dec 13 2024 30 mins  
In this video, I continue working through my futures trading prop firm YOLO challenge. I interact with the market in real time, address the complexities of building and managing a position, and explore the operational differences between futures and equities. My primary focus is on applying technical trading principles, including evaluating areas of resistance, potential pivot poin

Futures Prop Firm YOLO Trading Challenge! (thanks Sam!)

Dec 11 2024 28 mins  
In this video, I focus on establishing my approach to a futures trading challenge through a prop firm account. I explain the definition of a prop firm account and outline how working with one offers the opportunity to risk a small amount of personal capital for potentially significant upside. I emphasize the characteristics of futures trading, such as the absence of the pattern day

Futures Trading vs. Options Trading: The Big Difference!

Dec 09 2024 10 mins  
In this video, I examine the key differences between trading futures and options, with particular emphasis on how pricing mechanics influence decision-making. I consider the impact of the Greeks on options pricing and illustrate why they can create additional complexity. I show how, when trading futures, there is a direct relationship between the charted price level and the actual

How to Wisely Start Trading Futures (no PDT rule!)

Dec 06 2024 15 mins  
Step 1 - Get the Basics HERE Step 2 - Build a Strategy HERE Step 3 - Start Practicing HERE Step 4 - Begin Your Prop Firm Test HERE I present a structured approach to beginning futures trading by focusing on risk management and personalizing strategies to fit my unique risk tolerance. I explain key concepts such as the pattern day trading rule and the benefits of choosing the f

This is an amazing promotion for day traders

Dec 04 2024 8 mins  
In this video, I discuss an exceptional promotion available for day traders interested in futures trading through a prop firm. I am actively participating in this opportunity myself using Take Profit Trader. This promotion allows us to engage in futures trading with minimal personal financial risk—potentially even zero upfront cost. Futures trading offers a straightforward entry

A Common Complaint Against Technical Trading Charts

Dec 02 2024 9 mins  
As a trader, I often encounter the criticism that technical analysis is ineffective because charts only display past data and cannot predict the future. I acknowledge that no one can predict market movements with absolute certainty, and it is true that charts reflect historical information. However, I believe that analyzing past price action provides valuable insights that inform o

Futures Trading 101: Finding YOUR Comfort Level

Nov 29 2024 12 mins  
In this video, I explore the critical aspect of futures trading: finding your personal comfort level. I address a common question from my community about whether traders prefer NQ or MNQ futures contracts. While it's natural to wonder what others are trading, it's essential to focus on what suits your own trading style and risk tolerance. To illustrate this, I walk through seven of

Futures Trading: Doing Dumb Things (and learning…)

Nov 27 2024 15 mins  
In this video, I engage in futures trading and analyze my actions, including several mistakes I made during the process. My objective is to illustrate that errors are a natural part of learning, even for experienced traders like myself. We explore the mechanics of futures trading, the use of prop firm accounts, and the advantages of trading micros for risk management. By walking th

OHLC Bar Charts Explained (Technical Analysis 101)

Nov 25 2024 9 mins  
In this video, I explain the fundamentals of O-H-L-C bar charts and how we can use them as a tool for swing trading, day trading, and investing. We explore how these charts apply to options, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and futures by focusing strictly on price action. I demonstrate how to interpret each component—the Open, High, Low, and Close—and how they represent market moveme