Master stock trading with our comprehensive, interactive learning platform. From beginner basics to advanced strategies, learn at your own pace with quizzes, simulators, and real-world case studies.
Learn the fundamentals of stock ownership, how the stock market works, and why companies issue shares.
Understand when markets are open, different order types (market, limit, stop-loss), and execution timing.
Master candlestick patterns, volume analysis, and how to interpret price movements on charts.
Learn about bid-ask spreads, market depth, and how liquidity affects your trades.
Introduction to P/E ratios, earnings reports, revenue growth, and company valuation metrics.
Learn support and resistance levels, trend lines, and basic technical indicators.
A stock (also called a "share" or "equity") represents fractional ownership in a company. When you buy a stock, you become a partial owner of that business and have a claim on its assets and earnings.
Companies issue stocks to raise capital for growth, expansion, or operations. Instead of taking out loans, they sell pieces of ownership to investors through the stock market.
The goal of trading is to buy low and sell high — purchasing stocks when they're undervalued and selling when they appreciate. However, timing the market perfectly is extremely difficult, which is why risk management and strategy are crucial.
Learn when to enter a trade: breakouts, pullbacks, momentum plays, and support bounces.
IntermediateMaster profit targets, stop-loss placement, trailing stops, and when to cut losses.
IntermediateCompare short-term day trading with multi-day swing trading strategies and find your style.
IntermediateTrade with the trend using moving averages, MACD, and momentum indicators.
IntermediateProfit from overbought/oversold conditions and price returning to average levels.
AdvancedIdentify and trade breakouts from consolidation patterns and key resistance levels.
IntermediateKnowing when to enter a trade is one of the most critical skills in trading. A good entry can significantly improve your risk-reward ratio.
Pro Tip: Never chase a stock that's already run up 20-30% in a day. Wait for consolidation or a pullback to a better entry point. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) leads to buying at the top and increased risk.
Risk management is MORE important than finding winning trades. Professional traders focus on limiting losses and managing position sizes to survive and thrive long-term.
Example: You have a $10,000 account. With 1% risk, you can lose $100 per trade. If your stop-loss is $1 away from entry, you can buy 100 shares. If your stop is $2 away, you buy 50 shares. This is position sizing based on risk.
Use this formula to calculate how many shares to buy:
Example: $10,000 account, 1% risk ($100), entry at $50, stop at $48 (risk $2 per share)
Position Size = $100 ÷ $2 = 50 shares
Setup: TSLA was consolidating in a tight range between $240-$250 for two weeks with decreasing volume, forming a bull flag pattern.
Entry: Bought 200 shares at $251 when price broke above $250 resistance with 3x average volume on positive earnings news.
Management: Set stop-loss at $245 (risk $6/share = $1,200). Target was $280 based on measured move ($12,000 potential).
Exit: Sold at $280 after 3 days when momentum stalled at resistance. Profit = $5,800 (risk/reward was 1:4.8).
Setup: AMC already up 85% in one day on social media hype. Trader saw momentum and feared missing out.
Entry: Bought 500 shares at $55 (near the high of day) without a plan, hoping for more upside.
Management: No stop-loss set. Stock immediately reversed, dropping to $48 within an hour. Trader held, hoping for recovery.
Exit: Panic-sold at $42 the next day when stock continued dropping. Loss = $6,500 (13% loss on account).
Setup: AAPL showing bullish reversal pattern with RSI oversold bounce from $165 support level.
Entry: Bought 150 shares at $166, targeting $172 bounce. Set stop-loss at $163 (risk $3/share = $450).
Management: Market turned negative on Fed news. AAPL dropped and hit stop-loss at $163. Trade was closed automatically.
Exit: Stop executed at $163. Loss = $450 (0.45% of $100k account). Stock continued to $158, so stop saved $1,200 additional loss.
Strong upward move followed by tight consolidation. Breakout continuation pattern signaling more upside.
BullishSharp decline followed by consolidation. Breakdown continuation pattern signaling more downside.
BearishFlat resistance with higher lows. Bullish pattern indicating buyers gaining control before breakout.
BullishFlat support with lower highs. Bearish pattern showing selling pressure building before breakdown.
BearishTwo lows at similar price forming "W" shape. Reversal pattern signaling trend change from down to up.
BullishTwo peaks at similar price forming "M" shape. Reversal pattern signaling trend change from up to down.
BearishRounded bottom (cup) with small consolidation (handle). Strong bullish continuation pattern.
BullishThree peaks with middle one highest. Reliable reversal pattern indicating downtrend ahead.
BearishConverging trendlines sloping upward. Bearish reversal pattern with declining momentum.
BearishThis educational content is NOT financial advice. Trading stocks carries significant risk, including the potential loss of all invested capital. Most day traders lose money. The case studies and strategies presented are for educational purposes only and do not guarantee profits. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always do your own research, consider your risk tolerance, and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.