Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Day Trading

Basic Opening Range Strategy

Modified Opening Range Strategy

Narrow Range Strategy

Modified NR4/NR7 Strategy

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to Day Trading Strategy and backtesting. You will study the Opening Range and Narrow Range Strategies as well as their modified versions. Ways to backtest the historical performance of any trading strategy and the common variations to these basic trading strategies will be explained.

Live Trading

EDC Strategy

Complex Day Trading Strategy

Money Management

In this module, you will learn how to use your knowledge of the Opening Range and Narrow Range Strategies to perform live trading on the stock chart. You will also study the EDC Strategy and its indicators, the Complex and Complete Trading Strategies. Lastly, How to manage your stocks to make them profitable will be explained.

Day Trading Strategies - Course Assessment

Learn the skills and techniques for trading on the stock market and day trading strategies in this free online course.

Day Trading Strategies

Day trading involves buying and selling securities within the same trading day to avoid carrying the overnight risks. This free online day trading course aims at teaching you the many stock trading strategies and will help you analyze and understand the past performance of these strategies through backtesting and the other requirements in order to learn how to start day trading and boost your confidence in executing your trades in the market.

Analysis Methods

Trading Strategies

Technical Indicators and Tools

Trading Psychology

Day Trading Commodities and Forex

This module will cover the basics of day trading, including key terms and an introduction to the stock market. We will explore the fundamentals of trading analysis along with the various strategies and psychological methods employed to make the most out of trading. Additionally, we will discuss essential trading tools and instruments.

Introduction to Day Trading - Course assessment

Learn how to boost your investment portfolio by day trading stocks and securities in this free online investment course.

This investment course delves into the rudimentary concepts associated with day trading and explains how to maximise your chances of success in the security trading world. From setting up a basic trading account to understanding how to decipher critical information found in graphs and charts, we cover it all. We also examine the psychological aspects of successful day trading and demonstrate how to minimise risk. Enrol to learn how to invest.

What are Technical Indicators

Leading Indicators

Using Indicators

How to Use Technical Indicators - Summary

In this module, you will learn about technical indicators. You will be shown how lagging and leading indicators work. Also, you will learn about formulas that are at the heart of a technical trader’s toolkit and how to use a blend of trading indicators and time frames. Furthermore, you will be taught how traders use technical indicators and how exactly indicators should be used. Learners will gain an understanding of the pros and cons of technical indicators.

Simple Moving Averages

Exponential Moving Averages

Using Moving Averages

Moving Averages - Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of moving averages. You will be shown the moving average indicator, what it is used for and how to set up your charts to get the most from it. You will be taught the two common moving average indicators which are Simple Moving Averages (SMA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA). You will be shown how the moving average indicators react to price and how they can be used as trade signals.

MACD

Using MACD

MACD - Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). You will learn about how traders use the MACD indicator to develop valuable insights into price momentum. You will be shown MACD on a chart and how MACD reacts to price change. Also, you will be taught MACD signal and centerline crossovers. Furthermore, you will be shown the limitations of MACD.

Parabolic SAR

Using Parabolic SAR

Parabolic SAR - Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the Parabolic SAR indicator developed by J. Welles Wilder and how it can be used to determine the direction that an asset is moving. You will be shown how the Parabolic SAR can be used as a confirmation tool, trade signal and risk management tool. You will be taught how this popular technical indicator is used by active traders to enhance their returns and manage risk and its limitations.

What are Bollinger Bands

Using Bollinger Bands

Bollinger Bands - Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to Bollinger Bands, a technical analysis tool developed by John Bollinger. You will be shown what Bollinger Bands look like on trade charts and how this indicator can be correctly applied to improve trading performance. You will be taught the concept of Bollinger Band deviation pinching and how it can be interpreted on a chart. Also, you will learn how Bollinger Bands can be used to identify dynamic support and resistance levels.

Stochastics Indicator

Using Stochastics

Stochastics - Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the Stochastic indicator and how to set it up correctly. You will be shown what the Stochastic indicator measures in a trade, when to use and when not to use the indicator. You will be taught the concept of overbought vs oversold, %K and %D line crossovers. Furthermore, learners will gain an understanding of what divergence is and the limitations of the Stochastic indicator.

What is Relative Strength Index

Using RSI

In this module, you will be introduced to the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator and how to set it up correctly. You will be shown RSI on a chart and what you should be on the lookout for in RSI trendlines. You will be taught how to use RSI to supercharge analysis, the concept of Bullish failure swing and ultimately how RSI can help trading performance. Furthermore, you will be shown the limitations of RSI.

Fibonacci Introduction

Fibonacci in Trading

In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of Fibonacci in trading. You will be shown Fibonacci numbering sequences and Fibonacci retracement levels. Also, you will be taught how you can apply Fibonacci to a chart and some other uses of Fibonacci in other methods of analysis. You will learn about the concept of retracement and extension and why traders use the Fibonacci as a "golden ratio" to determine entry and exit points for trades of all time frames.

Pivot Points Introduction

Using Pivot Points

In this module, you will learn how pivot points are used in technical trading to analyze support and resistance areas. You will be taught what pivot points are, what they tell you and the strengths and weaknesses of pivot points. You will be shown pivot points on charts, the very essence of trading with pivot points and how pivot points help traders.

Trading with Indicators - Course assessment

Learn how to use technical indicators to trade and analyze financial markets in this free online course.

Trading with Indicators

This free online course will show you what technical indicators are and how they are used. You will be shown the importance of trading indicators and how to use a blend of indicators and time frames. Gain a thorough understanding of how to select the best trading indicators when trading regardless of the trading strategy to be implemented. Also, you will be taught the formulas that are at the heart of a successful technical trader’s toolkit.

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