The Unraveled Trader

This week wraps up a crazy run in the marijuana stocks. TLRY leads the pack and little SNDL breaks new barriers. Brokers seem to be having trouble with their platforms and executions this week as well. I recap my long and (accidental) short trades on SNDL.

As day traders, we have to be aware of our tax situation throughout the year. Estimated quarterly tax payments are necessary for profitable traders. When it comes time to file, make sure you know how to report your earnings. The end of the episode features my trade recap of $SOS from Monday, March 1st. *I am not a tax professional. Please consult a professional before filing taxes.

Paper trading has its place for the beginner trader, but its benefits are finite. As traders need to make the move to using real money, what is the best way to do that without blowing up your account? Use extremely small position sizes in your trades! Here’s why you should consider trading a single share in the early days.

How do other moms manage trading with babies and toddlers in the house? I need some advice over here! Trading through pregnancy and raising a toddler was doable, but a 6-month-old and a 3-year-old has really put the brakes on my ability to day trade. Today’s trade recap covers an attempt at a high-of-breakout on GTEC while dealing with diapers, spit up, and whining.

Join me on a special episode with my husband, Kirk, as we talk about gambling, playing online poker, and trading stocks. Successful poker players and successful day traders have a lot common! At the end, we recap a couple AMC trades from before and after the Wall Streets Bets movement.

Here’s my take on why Robinhood is under attack (and why it should be) regarding the Wall Street Bets GameStop chaos. Let’s see some answers! What are the risks of buying Dogecoin right now? Today’s trade recap covers and afternoon breakout of GBR from $11 to $31 a share.

What’s going on in the war between the retail trader and the hedge funds? My thoughts on the whole Wall Street Bets GME scenario. What should you do to avoid getting burned in this market, stick to your own risk management plan more diligently than ever, and hear my recap of my FOMO AMC trade from yesterday morning. find me on Twitter @Timmins_Trader

Start working on learning how to build a watch list tailored to your trading style. The watch list is a great way to start getting a feel for what types of stocks you may want to trade. At the end of the episode, I recap a small trade I made this week while testing out a stop order.

What is paper trading and how can you use it to become a better trader? Common brokers that offer paper trading, the benefits of paper trading, and some of the drawbacks. Today’s recap includes a botched trade of DPW, my first options trade, and my first crypto trade! Enjoy!

Trading with a cash account vs. a margin account, Good Faith Violations and the PDT rule, IRAs, and my recap of my January 12, 2021 trade of ZOM

A rundown of my three worst trades ever: GNUS, BNGO, and CYTH. The lessons learned from each terrible trade are worth the money lost. The key to being a successful day trader is to acknowledge losses and learn from them!

Trading SNDL this morning and a conversation about investing for students.

A quick explanation about what it means to day trade stocks and what is necessary to get started.

Finding myself pregnant with my second child while fleeing China from the initial coronavirus outbreak, I discovered the world of day trading stocks while on lockdown with an uncertain future.