Simple Trading Book
Simple Trading Book is a beginner’s Guide to Trading” is designed for those who are new to trading and want to learn the basics clearly and concisely. This comprehensive handbook covers fundamental concepts such as understanding different markets, types of securities, trading strategies, risk management, and trading psychology.
With easy-to-follow explanations and practical examples, this book aims to equip beginners with the knowledge and skills necessary to start trading confidently. Whether you’re interested in stocks, forex, or options, this book provides a solid foundation to kickstart your trading journey.
Simple Trading Strategy
- Choose two simple moving averages (SMA) with different periods, for example, a 50-day SMA and a 200-day SMA. These periods can be adjusted based on your trading style and the timeframe you’re trading on.
- When the shorter-term SMA (e.g., 50-day SMA) crosses above the longer-term SMA (e.g., 200-day SMA), it generates a bullish signal indicating a potential uptrend. This is known as a “golden cross.”
- Conversely, when the shorter-term SMA crosses below the longer-term SMA, it generates a bearish signal indicating a potential downtrend. This is known as a “death cross.”
- Once a crossover signal occurs, traders may look to enter a trade in the direction of the crossover. For example:
- If a golden cross occurs, consider entering a long (buy) position.
- If a death cross occurs, consider entering a short (sell) position.
- Implement risk management techniques such as setting stop-loss orders to manage potential losses and trailing stops to protect profits.
- Monitor the position and be prepared to exit if the opposite crossover signal occurs, indicating a potential reversal.
- This strategy can be applied to various financial markets such as stocks, forex, or commodities, and on different timeframes depending on your trading preferences.