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6 Reasons Not to Trade During the First 30 Minutes

Al Hill : July 10, 2015
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

The first 30 minutes is the most volatile time in the equities market. As a new or even seasoned trader, you will gravitate to the first 30-minute...

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How to Measure Your Trading Performance

Al Hill : June 19, 2015
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

I have personally been studying how to measure trading performance for many years. It’s one of those topics that many traders either avoid or spend...

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How to Day Trade Penny Stocks without Losing Your Shirt

Al Hill : May 29, 2015
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

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8 Things to Consider when using Most Active Stocks Lists

Al Hill : May 22, 2015
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

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How to Trade Using the Average True Range Indicator

Al Hill : May 8, 2015
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

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6 Ways to Effectively Manage an All-in Trade

Al Hill : January 1, 2015
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

In this article, I will be covering 6 trade management strategies for preventing traders from taking all-in trades. Before I dig into the details of...

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Day Trade, Swing Trade or Invest in Leveraged ETFs?

Al Hill : December 3, 2014
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

In the true spirit of the Tradingsim blog, we will quickly cover the definition of leveraged ETFs, so we can dive into the details of whether you...