Trading 101

Build the Foundation for a Lasting Career

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By streamlining learning and embracing simplicity

 

TRADESIMPLE EDUCATION began a unique trading educational initiative designed to prioritize simplicity as a core principle in the learning process. In an industry often characterized by complexity, our programs redefine trading education by promoting clarity, ease of understanding, and practicality.

  • Stripped of unnecessary jardon and complexities.
  • Focused on the essential knowledge and skills you need to get started.
  • Organized for easy progression and retention.
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Stop guessing!

Save time and gain clarity by avoiding guesswork. Skip Googling and watching unhelpful videos to learn how to start in the financial markets.

Embark on the TradeSimple: Trading 101 journey with this introductory mini-course, the first among a series of mini-courses. Throughout the series, you will delve into the application of technical indicators for optimizing your trading entry and exit decisions. 

Beginner-friendly Course, Section One

Understand the Basics of Market Mechanics and Trading

Delve into the foundational elements that drive the financial markets. From grasping the nuances of Bid and Ask prices to navigating trading restrictions like the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule, learners will gain essential knowledge to effectively participate in trading activities. This foundational understanding will empower you to make informed decisions, manage risks, and set the stage for more advanced trading strategies.

Designed specifically for:

  • Beginner Traders and investors, seeking to enhance their technical analysis skills.
  • Those looking to build or refine their trading strategies using technical indicators.
  • Traders who wish to use options but need a base strategy for the underlying symbol.

 

This course is your entry point into the exciting world of financial markets!

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Enroll today and gain knowledge of foundational elements that drive the financial markets. Become empowered to make informed decisions, manage risks, and set the stage for more advanced trading strategies.

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3 days of training with 8+ lessons, option to progress at your own pace.

THIS CLASS IS FOR

Trading and investing beginners.

You’ll get accurate information about how financial markets work, with real world examples to further deepen your understanding.

In just 3 days, you will:

  • Gain a foundational understanding of the financial markets and the key components that drive market mechanics.
  • Grasp the distinction between Bid and Ask prices and comprehend the role of the spread in trading decisions.
  • Learn the nuances of various order types and discern when and how to deploy them effectively in trading scenarios.
  • Understand the criticality of the 2-day settlement process and its implications on trading activities.
  • Get acquainted with the Pattern Day Trader rule and devise strategies to navigate its restrictions.
  • Delve into the concept of margin, particularly Reg T margin, and gauge its impact on trading leverage and risks.
  • Recognize the significance of overnight costs, including margin costs and short borrow fees, and strategize to manage these costs.
  • Navigate the tools used for trading, ensuring a smooth start to your trading journey.

This isn’t your typical course that you buy, never finish or leaves you wondering what to do next. This is the first mini-course in a series that provides knowledge and implementation steps so you can get started immediately, and begin cultivating results from your trading strategies.

Training schedule for the next 3 days

 

Section One – Basic Market Mechanics – $99.95

Foundational elements that drive the financial markets

Lesson 1: Introduction to Market Mechanics

Lesson 2: Introduction to Bid and Ask Prices, Market Variables

Lesson 3: Placing Trades, Understanding Order Types and Strategy Types

Lesson 4: Settlement and Trader Considerations

Lesson 5: Navigating Trading Restrictions

Lesson 6: Understanding Margin

Lesson 7: The Cost of Holding

Lesson 8: Setting Up Your Trading Journey

↓ Download Section One Syllabus

Further training

Identify the key differences between ETFs and Stocks.

  • Examine the S&P 500, SPY, and its significance in the financial markets.
  • Apply basic techniques to search for stocks to trade
  • Understand the practice of Shorting and the importance of locates.
  • Analyze and evaluate considerations when executing trades

Chart stocks, options and other assets like a pro.

  • Read and comprehend candlestick stock charts
  • Examine the fundamental principles of technical analysis
  • High performance charting with smoothed indicators
  • Learn a range of popular technical indicators and oscillators, including the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP)
  • Recognize and utilize Support and Resistance points, understanding why and where they exist.
  • Learn about price gaps overnight, the types of gaps, and gap fills

Develop proficiency in interpreting and utilizing technical indicators for precise entry and exit strategies.

  • Understand the importance of focusing on one indicator at a time.
  • Explore basic setups for a long trade, or short trade.
  • Learn and develop simple rules for trading strategies.
  • Understand the Average True Range (ATR) as a measure of volatility and its importance in trading.
  • Examine the importance of proper position sizing relative to experience, account size, and stock volatility
  • Summarize Risk-to-Reward Metrics, and how they can guide trading decisions.
  • Develop a robust trading plan based on technical indicators to manage risk and maximize profitability.
  • Introduction to Hedging

Examine real-world trading and deepen your understanding of all previous concepts.

  • Explore trading preparation procedures.
  • Analyze real-world case studies and historical price charts to reinforce your learning.
  • Understand the critical role that trading psychology plays in decision-making and be aware of common psychological pitfalls.
  • Gain proficiency in dealing with adversity and problems that arise.
  • Apply lessons to day trades vs. swing trades.

Gain knowledge. skills. support.

  • Quick Tips
  • Important Reminders
  • Practice Exercises
  • Step-by-Step Implementation

Theoretical knowledge and practical application

  • Course presenter Rob Friesen, has extensive experience in trading and teaching.
  • Real-world examples and case studies.
  • Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce concepts.

 

Support and resources

  • Access to forums, trading tools, or opportunity for ongoing mentorship.
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Meet Your Instructor

Rob Friesen

“I have been an active participant in markets for 30+ years beginning with trading equities, options, and commodities from 1992 to 1998 on a retail basis. I decided on a Professional Career through joining Bright Trading in January of 1998 and am currently serving as the President and CO of Bright Trading, LLC from January 2013 until present. I am also CEO and co-founder of StockOdds as well as TradeSimple.

Over the years I have traded over a billion shares in various strategies including Openings & Closings, Risk Arbitrage, Basket Trading and Pairs Trading. Trader Education, Coaching & Mentoring has always been a love of mine and I strive to better the odds of individuals that are trading for a living.

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