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Have you seen this ClayTrader scam? Have you been the target? If so, I really hope you weren’t a sucker! So please, stop being a sucker! I have yet another recent example of someone who fell for the scam. While I do feel bad for this person, there is a part of me that struggles to find any remorse due to the amount of greed involved. As a beginner,…

Are you one of those people who is a hustler and grinder and you’re just straight up busy? I get it! If you’re anything like me, you love the challenge of building multiple streams of income to build wealth. While having multiple streams of income in your personal finances is extremely important, it does take time (at least at first). I can 100% un…

I know the title sounds confusing. But here's the thing, it's the truth of how the markets work and what you'll need to do in order to find success as a day trader. As backwards as it sounds, in order to have success and make consistent money, over time, you need to lose money. The name of the game is risk management. If you refuse to manage risk b…

I have a small little quiz for you regarding day trader strategies! Let’s see if you can spot the problem and in doing so give yourself confidence that you’re on the right path to success! I will say this, if you don’t see the problem and see nothing wrong with what this person has to say, then I would highly encourage you to tap the brakes on your…

As day traders I hope it’s obvious to you that we need valid strategies. What creates a strategies at a very fundamental level? Words. I realize at this point it may seem like I’m insulting your intelligence and stating the stupid obvious. However, this is where the problems arrive. While words are “by default” part of a day trading strategy, their…

Let’s talk five toxic signs for day traders that will, ultimately, lead you to failing. These personality traits are pointed out by a Harvard career specialist. In other words, this person has seen a ton of data and can point out these common themes of toxic signs. I’ve been running the YouTube channel since 2013, so needless to say, that I’ve seen…

There are many required skills for day traders if you want to make consistent money. If you are a beginner day trader, I’m sure you’re slowly realizing this the more and more you learn and jump into actual trading. I understand I could be a total stranger to you, so I’m not asking you to believe me when I talk about the top two required skills. I’d…

I want to share with you three headlines from the financial media dealing with the overall USA economy. For those of us who looking to build wealth through various means (hopefully multiple streams of income!), these headlines can give us valuable insight regarding our plans. I truly try not to be a conspiracy theorist, but the more of these types …

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If you want to be a day trader, a very straight forward and logical question becomes: is this a good stock to day trade? Everyone will be different in regards to how they define “good”. You will need to figure out (or already know) what kind of personal risk tolerance you have and what your goals as a trader are. Once you have these types of dynami…

I’ve been guilty when I was a beginner trader and investor. I would get out my calculator and start typing in numbers to figure out just how much money I could make on an investment or shorter term trade. There were times where the numbers were insane! I would have to double check the calculations to make sure I did them right, and I did. Well… kin…

Trading Psychology: Master Your Mind. Make Money is my free online class where I do a deep dive into all things trader psychology. We’ve been doing lots of learning about blind spots within our thinking process as humans. In the previous class we discussed intuitive and deliberative thinking. These concepts are important as they will show up in our…

If you don’t have an edge when you are day trading, then you are gambling. If you are gambling as a day trader, then it’s only a matter of time before the markets drain your account. The stock market (and any financial market) can certainly be treated as a casino. You can utilize them to “have fun” and be smart with your budget via not needing to p…

Please! I’m begging you, stop asking me this question! I know this makes me sound grumpy, but I don’t like this question because I don’t like time being wasted. And if you ask me this question, you are wasting your time, therefore, I don’t like it! While I certainly understand how overwhelming it can be as a beginner who is just getting started in …

If I could only choose one technical trading indicator, what would it be? This is an interesting though experiment which, in my mind, helps reveal the dynamics of day trading that matter most. I’ve been coaching traders since 2013 and a common theme amongst those beginners who are just getting started is the feeling over being overwhelmed. They dec…

Let’s talk about relationships! In this case, the relationship existing between day traders and “luck”. The outside world oftentimes has a misinformed understanding of how day traders and the stock market as a whole operate in relation to the idea of randomness/luck. This is fair on their part. As someone that has zero experience (or is just gettin…

I wanted to share my personal January day trading results as it presents three key lessons. Whether you are a beginner day trader who is just getting started in the world of online trading, or if you’re an experienced trader, these lessons apply to everyone! I don’t care what kinds of impressions people on YouTube or social media give you in regard…

Day traders need confidence in a variety of ways. If you are not confident in yourself, you should run away from the markets. When you dig into the finer details of day trading, confidence should also be taken note of within how you are managing a current trade. Most beginner traders (myself included) when getting started focus on thinking “when to…

Are you a day trader? Yes? Well then, you are a liar! How can I be so bold to make this claim about those of us who day trade stocks, options, crypto, future, etc. online? Understanding this human nature we have is vital to finding success in the world of day trading. You would be 100% accurate in accusing me of just throwing out verbal nonsense an…

Once again, there are some myths being thrown out there by the media regarding rich people. I’m in full agreement the rich need no one to defend them; however, in all actuality, I’m not defending them, just explaining some basics of reality and how the financial world actually operates. The second myth directly affects all of us in the world of onl…

The simple things in life are the best. In the world of online day trading, the simple things can oftentimes be the most powerful. I’m sure you realize this, but just for context’s sake, we as day traders need to be able to think quick and execute our day trading strategies as efficiently/quickly as possible. Any types of tools or platform features…

I have nothing against memories. They’re fantastic and certainly contain value. My problem is how people use this fact and take it to overblown proportions. Particularly when it comes to young people. I see it quite a bit when it comes to managing money and saving to build wealth. People too often hide behind the excuse of, “you never know what tom…

What do you need most if you want to make money as a day trader? Yes, you need knowledge and skill, but at the core, you can be the most knowledgeable trader ever, but if you don’t have any money (capital), you won’t be trading. Therefore, it’s wise to be asking yourself what kind of college majors will cause you to actually, dare I say, “make mone…

Car payments have become a very strange thing within the world of money and financial planning. The past couple of years have really twisted car payments in some very deceiving ways. There was just some new data released about car payments that is is flashing warning signals that people needed to be reminded just how dangerous car payments, actuall…

As a beginner trader, please realize there can be a whole lot of danger in the YouTube comment section. I understand that in this day and age of technology and being connected to people all over the world it seems logical to ask a question in general, but as you’ll see in this video, it can be risky. While I can not be overly dramatic and say this …

Let me first build the context: day trading is very hard! I don’t care what others tell you or try to create the illusion of, being a day trader and making consistent money online is a very difficult task. I don’t want to lecture you “in theory”, I’d much rather be able to give you examples that are taken from the real world of trading, so that’s w…

If you choose to take the lazy path and blindly follow other people, you’re setting yourself up for a dangerous spot. I don’t care what other people are telling you. If their advice and alerts are “free of charge”, YOU are the product. YOU are the one who they are using to create liquidity and dump all over. Very recently the SEC charged a group of…

One of the key requirements for finding success within the world of day trading is this: be high maintenance! I understand. In many areas of life this is essentially an insult; however, in the world of online day trading, it is a “must do”. What does being high maintenance as a day trader look like? This is exactly what I want to show you in the vi…

As a beginner trader who is getting started in the markets, demo trading (”simulator” or “paper”) is a fantastic tool. With that being said, many beginner traders do not realize the hidden problem with using a simulator to practice their trading. It’s a fine line that exists between “being worthwhile” and “being worthless”. In my opinion, it’s all …

If you are reading this, I like you! It tells me you are looking for ways to expand your income streams and raise your personal financial well being! There is no better way to build wealth and take control of your money than to increase revenue. Whether that is through a higher paying job or adding in a side hustle as a way to make more money. All …

If you’re in need of a trading indicator to assist you in building a day trading strategy, or to help you improve the strategy you already have in place, you should consider “Volume Profile”. Let me be clear. I am not suggesting the Volume Profile is a magic pill or golden goose. There is nothing magical about it; however, I know it can help save t…

For those of you with TD Ameritrade accounts, they will soon be disappearing! Charles Schwab took over TD Ameritrade and is now combining everything together. This is prompting a very critical and important question: does this mean the ThinkOrSwim (”TOS”) trading platform is disappearing also? There was some recent news released that helps to clari…

There are many required skills to be a day trader. The truth of the matter is, some of these skills are flat out painful! This is what separates day trading from many other pursuits in life. In many situations, the skill required is quite fun and enjoyable to develop and implement. In the world of online day trading, unfortunately, this is not how …

While this is not a common ClayTrader accusation, it does show up from time to time, so I wanted to address it. Not only as a defense of myself, but also (and more importantly) as an educational lesson in the form of a trick you can apply to any other “YouTube traders”. The great irony of this is when someone accuses me of my live trade videos not …

Have you ever noticed how crypto investors can be very aggressive and defensive in their beliefs? You say one thing that does not align with their beliefs and they come pouring out of the woodwork to attack. The world of cryptocurrency is filled with echo chambers and this in return creates “crypto cults”. To be fair, in their defense, they have no…

At this point, I know you’ve heard of crptocurrency. When it comes to building and preserving wealth, all financial choices should certainly be considered. There are many money making strategies and systems available to grow wealth. In my personal opinion, I am a big believer in investing into and owning assets that offer, REAL value. This is where…

If you want to have success with your investing and trading, as obvious as it may see, you can not be a liar to yourself! I realize that when we all get started in investing and trading, it seems like such a silly thing to do, to lie to oneself. I assure you, it happens all the time and most people are not even aware of it. I admit, as of now I’m “…

Non-Fungible Tokens (otherwise known as “NFT’s”) are an ever growing section of the online digital world. While many have heard of the blockchain and cryptocurrency at this point, NFT’s are still something many are not very familiar with. If you are a beginner and have zero idea about NFT’s, then perfect, this quickly online class will give you a f…

When Jeff Bezos speaks, I listen. Take note though, I did not say “follow what is said”, I just say “listen to what is said”. I have a long standing policy that when people such as Jeff Bezos speak, it’s worth taking time to listen. Just because someone is successful does not mean you should blindly follow what they say. You need to do a bit of thi…

The time is coming! You better be ready with your cash. Currently, I am circling the sky's like a vulture observing my future prey getting weaker and weaker. Last week there was some new data released showing how the USA consumer continues to not only “be weak”, but “getting weaker”. For those of us who have been hoarding cash, the signs of opportu…

If you come across someone blaming inflation or any kind of price increases on “corporate greed”, I want you to ask them this one question. By asking this question, you will open up a pathway that, assuming they’re open minded and willing to listen, will bring a whole lot of clarity to their understanding of the topic. I understand. When prices go …

The FTX Crpto Exchange crash/scandal/scam has been in news headlines around the world. It’s a messy situation that continues to get messier as more details are discovered. My question to you is this: who promoted FTX? While I will not go as far as implying any of these people had malicious intent or knew they were in bed with a disaster, there are …

Believe it or not, the $170,000 in car loans is not even the most shocking part of this real life situation. If you want to find success in the world of day trading, you need to make your life as easy as possible in other “areas” of life. As you’ll see, this person is making their life very difficult when in all actuality, it should be smooth saili…

One of my favorite economic talking points is that of socialism. I find it interesting to hear other people’s thoughts and opinions on it. In doing so over the years, I’ve come to hear several variations of it and how socialism works. In one of my newest talks with a believer in socialism, I am told I don’t understand socialism. I am told that I am…

Let’s talk election results for the 2022 season. No worries, I will not be getting political, but I just want to offer you up a reminder from both sides of the coin. Whether you are happy with the results, or upset, both carry pros and cons. Let me explain!Av ClayTrader

My Detailed Long Term Investing Strategy - CLICK HERE (https://courses.moneywithclay.com/p/grow-rich) An unavoidable requirement in becoming a consistent and successful trader is building a trading strategy. I’ve been on YouTube since 2013 and been in the teaching space for just as long. I say this not because it guarantees I know anything, but I d…

When of the most challenging areas of a day trade is the management itself. Oftentimes beginner day traders who are just getting started get way too focused on “what is a good entry point?”. While this is certainly an important part of any day trading strategy, it causes new traders to lose sight of the part of trading that comes after entering: ma…

The trading and investing world can be a dangerous place when you don’t know what to be on guard against. Every direction you look there are temptations and illusions being thrown towards your trade and investment ideas. When I was a beginner and just get started in the stock market, it was the “stock pumper” (which has now transformed into the “cr…

Finding success oftentimes can be as straight forward as identifying the “traps” and then avoiding them. In this video I want to show you one of the main reasons day traders fail. I do not want to lecture you with theory or thoughts. I want to give you actual proof on how this works and why it can be so dangerous for us as day traders. I will show …

There are many ways to trade online and make money in the financial markets. While some people love the fundamental analysis and digging through cash flow statements and balance sheet, others like myself love technical analysis. Using technical charts is an efficient way to find trade opportunities that give you an edge. Within the world of technic…