TRADING TIPS AND GUIDES
Unlock practical, battle-tested strategies for algorithmic trading in our Articles section. From beginner guides on setting up your first system to advanced deep dives into walk-forward testing, risk-of-ruin, and trade automation, you’ll find actionable insights tailored for traders using TradeStation EasyLanguage and beyond. Dive in and level up your algorithmic trading game today.
Ultimate Trading Guides
Ultimate Guide To Successful Algo Trading
How can you succeed in the algo trading world? Get on the right path today! 
Ultimate Guide To Buying An Algo Trading System
You MUST read this if you thinking of buying a trading system... |
Using Tradestation - The Ultimate Guide
Why is Tradestation a great algo trading tool? How can you use it to improve your trading? 
Ultimate Guide To Live Algo Trading
Thinking about going live with your algo trading strategies? Read this guide first. |
The Ultimate Introduction To Algo Trading
If you are a beginner at algo trading, this is the PERFECT place to start! |
"Best Of" Trading
"Best Of" Trading Lists
Best pieces of advice for new traders? Best ways to deal with a drawdown? Plus much more... 
Best Ways To Trade Multiple Strategies
Multiple strategies, same market, same account? Trading those can be tricky. Here is how to succeed. |
Best Algo Trading Courses
How do some of the best algo trading master classes stack up? Check out this guide! 
Best Day Of The Week To Trade
This might be a trick question, and the answer might not be what you expect! |
Best (Actually WORST) Trading Mistakes You Can Make
If you want to be a profitable algo trader, avoid these 3 "best" mistakes.... |
AI Trading, AI Algo Trading, AI Algorithmic Trading
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Automated Algo Trading
Scared Of Automated Algo Trading?
Some topics to put your mind at ease before you start automated algo trading... 
Is Bot Trading A Good Idea?
Have you heard of bot trading and are you wondering if it might be a good idea? |
Top 10 Benefits of Automated Algo Futures Trading
Do you want to know more about the benefits of automated futures trading? Start here to learn more. 
Why Algorithmic Trading Is Gaining Popularity
If you're wondering what all of the excitement is about when it comes to algo trading, stick around and keep reading while we break it down. |
Why Automation and MOC Orders May Not Mix
Why market on close orders might only work properly in backtesting, but not automated trading. What you can do about it... 
Guide to Creating Your Own Automated Trading Bot
Did you know that a trading bot could make returns for you daily? Creating a bot... |
Algo Trading - Psychology & Emotions
Is Your Trading A Rollercoaster?
How to deal with the ups and down of trading... 
When To Quit Trading A Strategy
Emotions run high when you are trading, especially when things are not going well... |
The Trading Journey & Mental Torture
Even when winning, the mental toll of trading might be too much to handle 
A Trading Gunslinger - Is It Really Bad?
Is going wild with trading really all that bad, or is it less stressful overall?. |
Is Buy & Hold Less Stressful?
Should you algo trade, or just buy and hold? Here are items to consider... 
Get Mentally On Track - Change Your Focus
Many traders don't like to change what they are doing, but change can be good |
Algo Trading System Design and Development
Design To Win?
Should you design a trading system to only have 90% or more winning trades?
How to Create an Algo Trading Strategy
If you're an active investor or trader, you know that having a successful strategy is key to making good money in the markets. |
2 Critical Metrics For Strategy Building
Do NOT neglect these two numbers in your algo trading system development |
Walkforward In Your Algo System Design?
Should you use walkforward analysis in your strategy design? Why or why not? |
Swing Trading
Swing Trading Vs. Day Trading
Is one approach better than the other? What are the pros and cons of each? 
How to Use Technical Analysis in Swing Trading
To swing trade successfully, you may want to consider giving technical analysis a try. Here's how... |
10 Great Ideas For Swing Trading
Don't try swing trading without testing these great ideas and concepts. |
Options Trading vs. Swing Trading
Learn the differences between these 2 trading approaches... |
Beginning Futures and Algo Trading
Is Futures Trading Right For You?
Have you heard about futures algorithmic trading? Are you wondering if it might be right for you? |
Futures Trading Basics
Do you want to learn all about the futures trading basics but don't know where to start? |
The Future of Automated Trading Systems
Want to know what the future of trading systems will look like? Keep reading to find out more! |
Advanced Algo Trading Studies
Dollar Stops or ATR Stops?
Which is better: dollar based stops or Average True Range (ATR) based stops? 
Advanced Risk Mitigation
Are there ways to reduce trading risk, within a trading algo? 
Breakeven Stops - Good Or Bad?
Here is the answer of whether or not you should use breakeven stops. |
What is The Best Exit Method?
Is there such a thing as a "best" exit? If so, what is it? Join me as I find out... 
Price Patterns That Work
Here are 15 price patterns that actually work! 
Stop Loss Alternative For Algo Trading
Is there a viable alternative to stop losses? |
Trade Only With the Trend?
Should you only trade in the direction of the long term trend? Here is my research... 
In-Depth Exit Study
I ran over 500K backtests, and here is what I learned about exits..... |
Advanced Math for Traders
Monte Carlo Probability Cones
What they are, and why you should trade with them... 
Diversification - The "Holy Grail" of Trading
Why is diversification so important, and how do you calculate it? |
Equity Curve Trading
Good idea, bad idea, how to calculate and evaluate this approach to trading 
Using SPC Control Charts
Use this technique from the world of Quality Assurance to improve your trading |
Risk Of Ruin
Here's how to calculate Risk Of Ruin, and why it is SO important |
Algo Backtesting
Build Better Backtest?
Why building a great backtest can be the WORST thing you can do. 
Simple >> Complex?
How someone from the 12th century can greatly improve your trading... 
Backtest Tips and Shortcuts
Don't waste your time on testing concepts that do not work... |
Build An Algo Trading System
Steps to take if you are serious about algo strategy development... 
Build An Algo Trading System - After Testing
What do you do after you've optimized your backtest? 
Quick Exits in Algo Trading - A Good Idea?
Have you ever thought about exiting quickly with a profit? |
Next Level Algo Testing
Steps you can take today to improve your backtesting.... 
Backtest Metrics To Focus On
Ignoring this metric could spell DOOM to your algo backtest... |
Trading Risk & Risk Management
Leverage - Good Or Bad For Risk?
Leverage can be a two edged sword. See why, and why leverage is important for risk control |
Pick Up Pennies, Get Steamrolled
Why trading in a "low risk" manner can actually be VERY high risk! |
The 2% Risk Rule
What is this rule for trading risk management, and is it a good idea or not? |
Live Algo Trading Issues
Are You Ready For Live Trading Disaster?
A good trader is always ready for bad events to happens. How can you get ready? 
Watch Out For Data Changes!
What if data changes during live trading? What should you do? |
Live Trading, Margin & Position Sizing
Should you use all your margin to trade? If not, how do you position sizing? 
Why Bad Data Can Ruin Live Algo Trading
Watch out - when the exchange changes data, algos can suffer. here's why... |
Build Strategy & Live Trade Right Away?
You just created a great trading strategy - now what - should you immediately go live? |
Let's Talk Forex!
Forex Basics
If you are new to forex, start here. This is a great beginner's guide to Forex... |
Full Time Forex Algo Trading
What you need to know about trading the Forex markets full time |
Watch For Forex Sharks
Before you get serious about Forex trading, make sure to learn who the Forex sharks are! |
Scammers and Other Trading Riff Raff
Buy Signals, But Scam Yourself?
How can you hurt or scam yourself when buying trading signals? 
Is This Your Trading Educator?
How can you protect yourself from scamming trading educator wolves? |
Reduce Scams by 82%
Ask these simple questions, and dramatically reduce the odds of getting scammed... |
The MOST Dangerous Trading Educator
Watch out for this educator, he will take you money, and you will get sucked into his cult.... 
Pitfalls To Avoid With Trading Signals
If you are subscribing to trading signals, don't get scammed - watch out for these 5 pitfalls.. |
Trading for A Living
100% Annual Returns
Is it possible? Is it worth striving for? What are the risks involved? |
Part Time Algo Trading
The brutal truth about part time trading... |
What to Consider When Choosing a Trading Algorithm
Read on as we outline the steps that quantitative traders and traders who use algorithms follow in order to create their algorithms. . |
Other Trading Topics
Predicting Future Trading Performance
Is it really possible to predict future prices? Is it even smart to try? 
What Is Scale Trading?
Is scale trading a good way to make money, or is it a way to drain your account? |
Perils Of Algo System Buying
Things to watch out for when buying an algo trading system... 
What Is Peel Off Trading?
What exactly is "peel off" trading? Why should you consider it? |
Focus On Negative Trading
Why looking at the downside of trading can be instrumental to your success. 
Where Is Gold Headed?
The folly of trying to predict prices... |