Welcome to season 4, episode 6 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast!

When I first started trading, charts felt random and frustrating—until I learned the breakout backtest strategy. It transformed my portfolio, and now beginners in our group are spotting consistent setups in weeks. Building on last episode's "buy at support, sell at resistance" framework, here we discuss the precise entry points for low-risk trades in bullish stocks. Listen for a simple, patient approach that minimizes stress and maximizes wins.

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Key Topics:

Step 1: Spot Proven Winners and Build Your Watchlist

Focus on bullish stocks in uptrends for low-risk trades—nothing rises straight up, so capitalize on natural rhythms. Diversify with speculative trend-changers if your risk tolerance allows, but beginners should stick to strong performers. Use AI like Grok or ChatGPT to generate 30-50 bullish stock ideas (e.g., heading into 2026). Or grab our free list in the Skool group. Confirm uptrends on TradingView's weekly chart: Look for higher highs/lows (market structure) and Ichimoku Cloud (above lines with green future cloud = bullish). Example: Coinbase post-April 2025 shows bullish engulfing candles and volatility but upward trend; avoid pre-2025 bearish phases with lower highs/lows.

Step 2: Wait for the Pullback

Patience is key—don't chase breakouts or buy at resistance, a common beginner mistake leading to panic sells. Overextended stocks reverse sharply; recent October 2025 red days (5-20% drops) follow massive prior gains (50-100%). Identify resistance (prior highs, indicators) and let price come to you. Pullbacks are healthy for momentum—buyers step in at support, positioning you for the next leg up.

Step 3: Enter at Support Zones

When pullbacks hit support with confluence (multiple indicators aligning), that's your low-risk entry. Use Ichimoku Cloud, Fibonacci, Gann Squares, or flipped resistance. Don't fear red days—they're buying opportunities. In volatile markets like November 2025, enter cautiously to avoid deeper retracements. This yields high win rates, low stress, and high rewards as bullish stocks resume uptrends.

Takeaways

Don't chase—build a watchlist, confirm trends, wait for pullbacks, and enter at support for conviction and gains. This strategy boosted my portfolio this year and helps our community trade flexibly without constant monitoring. Start with a few stocks to build skills.

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Welcome to season 4, episode 5 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast!

When I first started trading, I felt totally overwhelmed staring at price charts without knowing when to enter. Then I discovered a one-rule strategy that changed everything: only buy at support. After six months of trading real money, my portfolio jumped 144%, and I only spent minimal time scanning charts. In this episode, I break down this simple, stress-free approach that delivers real results—no fancy setups required. Listen to get the framework, then check out our free trading group for video lessons and examples.

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Key Topics:

Building a Watchlist of Bullish Stocks 

I start by explaining how to spot bullish stocks without needing screeners or scanners. Use AI tools like Grok or ChatGPT to generate a list of 30-50 stocks in trending sectors (e.g., Palantir, Tesla, Amazon). Plug them into TradingView, check for higher highs and higher lows on the weekly timeframe, and use the Ichimoku Cloud for a quick bullish/bearish confirmation—above the cloud with a green future cloud means it's a keeper.

Learning from Past Mistakes with Market Structure 

I share my own story with Tesla: It hit an all-time high around $414.50 in late 2021, then shifted to bearish lower highs and lows, dropping to $100 by January 2023. I held through massive unrealized losses because I ignored technicals and focused only on fundamentals. Fast-forward to now in late 2025, and Tesla's showing positive structure, building a base above that old $414.50 resistance—proving why bullish market structure keeps you on the winning side.

Identifying Support Zones for Safe Entries 

Once you've confirmed a bullish trend, I dive into finding support zones where buyers step in and prices are likely to hold. Use historical price data (like old resistance turning into support), plus tools like the Ichimoku Cloud, Fibonacci retracements, and Gann squares. Don't fear pullbacks in bull markets—they're prime buying opportunities for better risk-reward. I emphasize accumulating shares here to keep things low-stress.

Taking Profits at Resistance (or Holding for Momentum) 

Finally, I cover when to sell: at resistance zones identified the same way as support—historical levels and indicators. If you like trading in and out, lock in gains here to avoid mistakes. Personally, I prefer holding through volatility in bullish stocks to ride the momentum, but either way, never buy at resistance.

Takeaways

This boils down to one rule: only buy at support in bullish stocks—it's shockingly simple but tough with emotions in play. I've seen great results personally, and beginners in our group are up and running with positive gains in weeks. Trading doesn't have to be overwhelming; this strategy proves it.

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Welcome to season 4, episode 4 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast! 

If trading is so profitable, why doesn't everyone do it? In this episode we talk about the 7 invisible barriers that sabotage beginners—not the markets or smarts, but fixable issues like info overload and mindset traps. I share how to overcome them for stress-free trading.

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Key Topics: 

1. Overwhelm from Information Overload I wasted months on day trading because endless online strategies led to analysis paralysis. The fix: Reflect on your schedule and eliminate mismatched approaches. Align with your lifestyle before diving deep—join a group or mentor for a fitting strategy.
2. Mindset Over Mechanics Charts matter, but emotions like greed, fear, anger, overconfidence, and poor discipline derail plans. I counter them with disciplined entries, journaling, breaks, rule adherence, and checklists. Master psychology to avoid quitting early.
3. Craving Quick Wins Over Steady Gains Social media flaunts overnight riches, but real success is patient compounding. I warn against chasing flashiness—if you need fast cash, you'll make bad decisions. Focus on long-term strategies where patience equals profits.
4. Clash with Daily Routines Day trading didn't fit my 9-5 and family life. I recommend swing or position trading for flexibility—no need to watch markets live. Choose strategies that match your commitments to avoid burnout.
5. Underestimating Skill-Building Time Mastery isn't just videos; it's hands-on practice charting stocks and spotting patterns. I emphasize deliberate grind—excitement fades, but discipline builds you as a trader. Commit to the work beyond initial hype.
6. Falling for Flashy Shortcuts Relying on others' picks keeps you dependent. I started with mentors but aimed for independence—learn to fish, build conviction. Avoid unease from copying; use communities to gain skills for solo trading.
7. Lacking a Good Community Trading alone breeds doubt and early quits. I stress joining accountability groups focused on the same strategy for support, shared charts, and habits. It's key to persistence.

Takeaways

These barriers are fixable with mindset shifts, lifestyle-aligned strategies, and community support. Trading becomes simple once tackled. 

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Welcome to season 4, episode 3 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast! We're covering a common beginner mistake: thinking you need a ton of cash to start trading stocks profitably. I break down how much you really need, why account size isn't the barrier you think it is, and how to get started smartly.

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Key Topics: 

Account Size Is Relative—It Doesn't Determine My Success

I used to think I needed tens of thousands to trade, keeping me in analysis paralysis. Success is about percentages, risk management, and growth. I start with under $1,000 and scale up from savings or side income. I focus on consistent gains—a 10% return is the same skill on any account size. Use brokerages like Robinhood or Fidelity with low minimums and fractional shares for high-priced stocks like Tesla. Our Skool poll shows half beginners started under $1,000, proving it's relative.

Stocks Are Safer Than Options for Beginners

Options tempt small accounts with leverage but are complex and risky due to time decay and volatility. Studies say 70-90% of options traders lose money; events like the October 10th crypto crash show risks. I recommend stocks with momentum—no expirations let me hold through dips. Fractional shares allow 1-3% risk per trade. Avoid options' manipulation and max pain.

Trade to Grow Wealth, Not for Instant Income

Treating trading as a job for bills leads to emotional risks like chasing wins or panic-selling. I focus on long-term compounding with a plan to control emotions. Trade only affordable money, build other income to fund accounts. Even small accounts grow steadily without rushing.

Takeaways

Start small, focus on percentages, add funds over time. Choose stocks over options for safety and ease. Trade for long-term wealth, not quick cash. Join the Skool group at https://www.skool.com/trading for the free course and community. 

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Welcome to season 4, episode 2 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast! We're talking trading psychology, breaking down five emotional traps that sabotage your trades and sharing practical fixes to help you trade smarter and more profitably.

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Key Topics: Five Emotional Traps & Fixes

1. Greed: Chasing Breakouts
   • Problem: I see a stock soaring (like Tesla at $460 resistance), and FOMO pushes me to buy at the peak, only to face a reversal and loss.
   • Why It Happens: A scarcity mindset, dopamine-driven hype, and anchoring bias (fixating on a stock’s recent surge) cloud my judgment.
   • Fix: I cap my weekly trades, focus on long-term disciplined trading, and avoid chasing quick profits. I stick to charts, not news or social media hype.
2. Fear: Selling Too Early
   • Problem: I panic-sell at support or cut winners short, like when I sold Tesla at $100 in 2022-23, missing the rebound.
   • Why It Happens: Loss aversion, tying my self-worth to trades, and worrying about looking foolish drive irrational exits.
   • Fix: I journal every trade, noting why I entered or exited. Reflecting on whether decisions were logic-based or fear-driven helps me trust my strategy.
3. Anger: Revenge Trading
   • Problem: After a loss, I feel cheated and jump into risky trades to “win back” money, often digging a deeper hole.
   • Why It Happens: Entitlement bias makes me think the market owes me, triggering impulsive, fight-or-flight trades.
   • Fix: I take a break—a day or a week—to reset emotionally. Stepping away or going for a walk keeps me rational.
4. Overconfidence: Ignoring Signals
   • Problem: After a winning streak, I feel like a market genius, ignoring charts or skipping stop-losses, like buying at resistance despite signals.
   • Why It Happens: The illusion of control, confirmation bias, and the Dunning-Kruger effect (overestimating my skills) lead to risky moves.
   • Fix: I stick to my strategy rules, using cues like sticky notes to remind myself to buy only at support and stay disciplined.
5. Weak Discipline: Abandoning Strategy
   • Problem: I ignore my rules, swayed by impulse, market noise (like X posts), or decision fatigue, leading to inconsistent trading.
   • Why It Happens: Present bias makes me chase instant gratification over long-term goals, especially without clear rules.
   • Fix: I use a pre-trade checklist for entries, exits, and risk management. Following my strategy (shared in the Skool group) keeps me on track.

Takeaways

• Start Small: I pick one fix, like journaling or a checklist, to tackle emotional traps.
• Join the Community: I invite you to Skool.com/trading for my free strategy course, rules, and community support.
• Stay Disciplined: I focus on charts, stick to my strategy, and avoid emotional trading to boost profitability.

Thanks for listening! 

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Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Stock Trading for Beginners! I’m excited to share my two-year trading journey, including a 144% portfolio gain. This episode introduces my rebranded podcast and four pillars for low-stress, profitable trading: mastering one strategy, understanding market dynamics, managing risk, and handling emotions.


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Key Topics

1. Rebranding
   • Renamed from Day Trading for Beginners to reflect my shift to a momentum strategy.
   • Day trading was too stressful for my busy life as a parent.
   • I’ll share my actual strategies, aligned with my school community.
2. Four Pillars
   • Master One Strategy: Pick a strategy (e.g., position trading for 30 min/day) that fits your schedule and master it. Start trading (even paper trading) fast to gain experience.
   • Market Dynamics & Patience: Markets move in cycles. Stay patient with quality stocks and avoid FOMO-driven trades.
   • Risk Management: Follow strategy rules for entry, exit, and position sizing. My strategy buys at support, avoids overtrading, and limits single-stock exposure.
   • Emotions & Growth: Journal trades and emotions in a paper account to learn from mistakes. Focus on charts, not news, and avoid over-leveraging (>10% in one stock).

Tips

• Choose a strategy for your schedule (e.g., position trading if busy).
• Start trading within weeks to build experience.
• Join my free school community at sk.ol.com/trading for my strategy course and roadmap.
• Journal emotions and stick to charts for decisions.

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Welcome to the season 3 finale of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! I’m Tyler Stokes, and in this episode, I’m thrilled to share a major update: my portfolio gained 144% in just six months using a momentum trading strategy. I also reveal how I’d trade differently today with a faster, smarter approach and announce an exciting podcast rebrand for Season 4. Join me for practical tips and a look at what’s coming next!


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Note: This episode was originally released under the podcast name Day Trading for Beginners, now rebranded as Stock Trading for Beginners.

Key Topics Discussed

1. My Portfolio Update: 144% Gains in 6 Months
2. How I’d Trade Differently: The Direct Approach
3. Why Momentum Trading Works for Beginners
4. Podcast Rebrand Announcement

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Welcome to season 3, episode 11 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! In this episode, we talk about the critical topic of trading psychology, exploring a powerful quote from Jared Tendler’s book, The Mental Game of Trading: “The charts are a mirror that reflects your inner self.” We discuss how your emotions, biases, and mental blocks shape your trading decisions and how Tendler’s system can help you turn psychological flaws into strengths.

Note: This episode was originally released under the podcast name Day Trading for Beginners, now rebranded as Stock Trading for Beginners.

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Key Topics Discussed

1. Introduction to Trading Psychology
   • Why technical know-how isn’t enough—your mindset can make or break your strategy.
   • The importance of joining our free Skool community (skool.com/trading) to learn and share experiences.
   • Overview of The Mental Game of Trading by Jared Tendler, a top mental performance coach who applies lessons from competitive golf to trading.
2. The Quote: “The Charts Are a Mirror That Reflects Your Inner Self”
   • Charts provide objective data (prices, volume, trends), but your reactions reveal emotions like fear, greed, or hesitation.
   • How your internal world—biases, past traumas, or impulses—distorts your interpretation of market data.
   • Using charts not just for market analysis but as a tool for self-reflection to turn losses into lessons.
3. Jared Tendler’s Approach
   • Tendler frames common trading mistakes (chasing, overtrading) as psychological, not technical, issues.
   • Emotions like greed, fear, and anger are root causes of trading errors.
   • Practical tools like journaling, visualization, and mapping emotional patterns to build mental resilience.
   • Treating emotions as data to identify triggers and correct flaws.
4. Real-World Examples
   • Example 1: A trader hesitates during a breakout pattern due to fear from past losses, missing an opportunity and feeling frustrated (“tilt” in poker terms). Tendler’s system suggests journaling emotions and using pre-trade routines to build confidence.
   • Example 2: An overconfident trader takes an oversized position on a head-and-shoulders pattern, amplifying losses. Reflection reveals a need for validation through wins, not strategy.
5. Actionable Tips to Apply Tendler’s Philosophy
   • Journal Your Feelings: After each trade, note how the chart made you feel (stressed, excited, etc.) and compare it to the objective data (price, volume).
   • Spot Emotional Triggers: Identify chart patterns (e.g., sudden drops or breakouts) that spark fear, greed, or FOMO (fear of missing out).
   • Stay Calm with Visualization: View charts as neutral tools, like a mirror, to avoid emotional reactions.
   • Maintain Emotional Balance: Avoid overtrading or overconfidence by keeping a steady, patient mindset.

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Welcome to season 3, episode 10 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! I'm Tyler Stokes and in this episode, I share my journey of moving away from being an all-in Tesla investor. After achieving over 65% portfolio gains in just a few months of trading real money, I’ve learned valuable lessons about diversification, technical analysis, and avoiding the pitfalls of putting all your eggs in one basket. This episode reveals why I shifted my investment strategy and how technical analysis transformed my approach to trading.

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice—just my personal story to help you reflect on your own investment decisions.

Note: This episode was originally released under the podcast name Day Trading for Beginners, now rebranded as Stock Trading for Beginners.

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Portfolio updates: Trading Challenge 2025

Key Topics Discussed:

1. The All-In Tesla Trap
   • Why I was captivated by Tesla’s innovation, leadership, and growth from 2020 onward.
   • The risks of having my entire portfolio in one stock, despite riding Tesla’s surge.
   • The volatility and opportunity costs (e.g., missing Nvidia’s 10x growth from 2022–2025).
2. Lessons from Market Volatility
   • Tesla’s rollercoaster ride: From $400 to $100 and back, losing 75% at its low.
   • Realizing fundamentals don’t drive short-term stock prices—price charts do.
   • How a basic understanding of market structure in 2022 could have signaled a pivot.
3. The Power of Technical Analysis
   • Discovering price charts as the real-time story of a stock’s performance.
   • How charts signaled Tesla’s trouble before bad news hit, unlike fundamentals.
   • Using support, resistance, and momentum to time entries and exits.
4. Why Diversification Wins
   • No single stock stays the best forever—diversification reduces risk and stress.
   • Shifting from dismissing diversification to embracing it as a strategic tool.
   • Building a core portfolio of 5–10 stocks with strong momentum, guided by technical analysis.
5. Rebalancing My Portfolio
   • Reducing Tesla exposure in tax-efficient accounts (e.g., TFSA, RRSP) to avoid heavy taxes.
   • Selling at resistance zones and buying other stocks at support zones.
   • Maintaining Tesla as my largest position while exploring other high-potential stocks.
6. Lessons Learned
   • Conviction in one stock has limits—flexibility and informed decisions win.
   • Regularly assess charts, rebalance when needed, and prioritize diversification.
   • The market rewards adaptability, not blind loyalty to a single stock.

Why This Matters

If you’re heavily invested in one stock (Tesla or otherwise), my journey might encourage you to rethink your approach. Studying price charts and embracing diversification can open the door to a more resilient financial future. Technical analysis helped me break free from the all-in mindset, and my trading strategy—outlined in our Skool group—has driven my success in 2025.

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Welcome to season 3, episode 9 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! I'm Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com, and in this episode, I'm excited to share my portfolio gains—up 65% after four months of trading real money—and discuss the momentum trading strategy that's been working for me.

 
Note: This episode was originally released under the podcast name Day Trading for Beginners, now rebranded as Stock Trading for Beginners.

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Portfolio updates: Trading Challenge 2025

How Momentum Trading Works:

1. Spot Opportunities: Find stocks in strong uptrends on daily/weekly charts (higher highs, higher lows). Use TradingView screeners or Grok to build a watchlist of high-potential stocks (e.g., crypto, AI, tech).

2. Buy at Support: Enter at proven support zones where indicators align (Ichimoku Cloud, moving averages, Fibonacci retracements, Gann Squares). Start with 1-3% positions to manage risk—never buy at resistance.

3. Ride and Accumulate: Hold as stocks rise, adding shares at new support zones during pullbacks. Cap exposure at 10% per stock. Ride momentum for weeks/months, avoiding premature sells.

4. Exit Strategically: Sell when momentum fades (broken support, flat trends, lower highs). Take partial profits or exit fully to lock in gains and rotate capital.

Why It Works: This low-stress strategy avoids emotional traps like FOMO or overtrading, focusing on patience and high-probability setups. It’s ideal for beginners with busy schedules, but trading carries risks, and results aren’t guaranteed.

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