Day Trading Reality Check: Costs, Rules and Win Rates
A realistic look at day trading costs, the US PDT rule, win rates and the time required. Written for retail traders in the US and UK who want honest numbers.
Reading Volume: What Trading Volume Confirms and What It Doesn’t
Volume confirms participation, not direction. Learn how to read volume on breakouts, trend confirmation, and false signals without overtrusting it.
Market Regime Weekly: Two Sectors Up, Nine Down, and a 16-Point Spread (week of Sep 28, 2026)
Weekly market regime review: S&P 500 +0.28% over one month, Technology +7.47%, Utilities -8.53%, VIX 14.87, 10-year Treasury 5.18%, DXY 101.15, WTI $94.29, CPI 3.4%. Data as of September 25-28, 2026.
Swing Trading: A Rule-Based Framework for Multi-Day Trades
A practical rule-based swing trading framework covering setup, entry, stop placement, and exit rules for US and UK retail traders holding multi-day positions.
How a Stock Split Works and What It Changes
A stock split changes your share count and the price per share, not the value of your position. Here is how the mechanics work for traders and investors.
Understanding Market Cycles: Where Are We and What Comes Next
Market cycles are not a clock you can read, but they are a map you can use. This deep dive explains the mechanisms behind equity cycles, how to locate the current phase without pretending to predict it, and how traders and investors should act differently.
Appeals Court Rules States Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Markets, Report Says
The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that Ohio and Tennessee may apply their gambling laws to Kalshi’s sports-related event contracts, according to CNBC and Courthouse News Service. It is the second appellate defeat for prediction market platforms.
Scaling In and Scaling Out: Managing Positions in Stages
Scaling in and out lets you build and exit positions in stages instead of all at once. Here is how it works, when it helps, and where it can hurt.
How to Trade Trump-Related Headlines Without Getting Whipsawed
Political headlines move individual stocks, ETFs, and indices fast. Here is how to separate tradeable signal from noise and manage the risk that comes with event-driven volatility.
Trend Following vs. Mean Reversion: Two Strategies Compared
Trend following and mean reversion are opposite ways to trade the same market. This article explains how each works, when each tends to fail, and how to decide which fits your time horizon and temperament.