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Money, Investing, Life, Parenthood, More...DISCLAIMER: My blog is not investment advice. It is intended for educational purposes, and to keep track of my own investments. You should do your own due diligence on investment opportunities and know your risk tolerance. All things which I will explain here. 🙂
My Goal:Â The purpose of this blog is to both educate others starting our in the stock market, and to keep track of my own investments as I learn and grow. I would consider myself to be a beginner, but I have a solid understanding of how to trade and invest in a couple of different strategies. I have read a lot of books which I will share in future posts. I have also completed a day trading course through Warrior Trading, and I have also paid to follow and learn from Matthew Krater (Trader University) , and the popular @TraderStewie (AOTTrades) on Twitter. I have been managing my own IRA and brokerage account since the end of 2018, but with COVID giving me more time, I have really been able to up my training and focus more on my trading. Since March 2020, until now, I have really made huge strides in my understanding of the markets and trading stocks. I would love to have open discussions and share trading ideas with anyone who wants to follow me.Â
I focus mainly on swing trades, and day trades. I do have some longer term investment vehicles as well. If there is something you want to learn that I haven’t covered, tweet me @cchapeton or join my Facebook Group to add to the discussion. I also have a Tradingview account and a Stocktwits account @CCinvesting. Happy to have you here!
“Our only options are to be informed, not informed, or misinformed…”
How To Start Investing: How to trade in an IRA vs Brokerage Account
IRA vs Brokerage Account The other day as I was flipping through my Twitter feed I came across a tweet from @alphatrends (great guy to follow for trade ideas and general knowledge) that made me stop and think about how I had structured my investments in my portfolios....
Understanding the 4% Rule – Setting Your Goals
Understanding the 4% rule - Setting your goals You can't get to your destination if you don't know where you're going Early in 2019 I made my first trades in my entire life. I think I bought $KO, and $BEN, for no other reason than I knew Warren Buffet like $KO, and...
Chart Analysis: $PFSW – adding to watchlist
Watchlist Stocks $PFSW - 12/8/20 Adding this stock to the watchlist. Long consolidation pattern forming. A break to the upside and I may enter. We'll keep an eye on it over the next few days. Potential Entry: A break above the wedge. Maybe $7.00?Price Target: N/A
12-1-20 Recap of $YALA
Reversal Play $YALA - 12-1-20 Found $YALA on my morning scanners and kept an eye on it for a potential reversal play. Worked out this time, and looking back at it, I played it perfectly. That rarely happens. Here is a quick overview of what I was looking for this...
Chart Analysis: LONG $NLS
Watchlist Stocks $NLS - 11/30/20 Seeing the same type of pattern as PTON here, except for not breaking out of pitchfork. Long at $20.30. Long: $20.30.Price Target: $25-26Stop: $17.50
Chart Analysis: $PTON – Pitchfork Breakout
Watchlist Stocks $PTON - 11/30/20 This stock had a great run up as one of the "stay at home" plays. Has pulled back recently but looks ready to make another run up. RSI divergence and breakout from pitchfork. Pitchforks are new for me and slightly subjective (as are...
Chart Analysis: $BA – Follow Up
Watchlist Stocks $BA - 11/29/20 Following up on the post below from 12 days ago. The 50 day has now crossed the 200 day moving average. That will be a buy signal for many. Other things of note, bull pennant forming, and inside day candle on Friday. All could be...
How To Start Investing: Book Recommendation
The Beginner Investor Book Recommendation From time to time I will post recommended reading material for investors/traders. These are books I have read that I feel helped me understand the market, a strategy, terms, psychology, and tips for becoming a better trader....
The 4 Keys You Need To Know Before Buying A Stock
The Beginner Trader 4 Keys You Need To Know Before Buying A Stock A lot of information goes into deciding whether or not to take a position in a stock. Traders may use volume bar, moving averages, chart patterns, news, and any number of other indicators available to...
Chart Analysis: $FUV Gap Up On Earnings
Watchlist Stocks $FUV - 11/18/20 Adding to my watchlist. This stock gapped up on earnings today. Will watch over coming days for a potential entry point. Plus, it's an EV play which I like moving forward. Potential Entry: TBDPrice Target: TBD
Chart Analysis: $AMD Weekly Chart
Watchlist Stocks $AMD - 11/18/20 I have had a position in $AMD for a little while now. I have even bought, sold, and reopened a position in the past couple of months. My current cost basis (CB) is in the low $79 range. I am adding more today. Potential Entry: When...
Chart Analysis: $BA
Watchlist Stocks $BA - 11/17/20 $BA has been strong lately on news that its 737 MAX will be taking to the skies again soon. Of course, with Covid ever looming, this stock still has some head wind. That being said, it did close above it's 200MA again, and the 50MA...
Investing Q&A of the Day: Bull vs. Bears?
The Beginner Trader Bulls vs Bears Even if you've never invested a penny in your life, you have likely heard the term "bullish" being used in regards to not only stocks, but any number of other subjects. For example, you may be bullish about your favorite team's...
Chart Analysis: $SPWR
Watchlist Stocks $SPWR - 11/17/20 I called this stock out for it's bull pennant pattern on my Twitter and Facebook group. I already had a position, and I added on the breakout of the pattern. I am still learning how to call price targets, but looking back at the chart...
Chart Analysis: $TUP
Watchlist Stocks $TUP - 11/13/20 I actually bought into this and had to sell because it hit my stop loss recently, but it is forming a bull penant. Look for it to consolidate for another couple of days and then breakout. Potential Entry: $32.00Price Target: $37 - If...
How To Start Investing: Scanning For Stocks
The Beginner Trader How to find stocks Regardless of the trading or investing strategy you decide to follow, both will need one key, and that is finding the stocks that meet your criteria. To find stocks you are looking for, you will need to use a stock scanner, or...
November 2020: Investment Update
My Investment Tracker - Overview From time to time I will be posting updates on my trading accounts. My P&L, current holds, and what I am thinking about moving forward. I am still in the learning process and trying out different strategies hoping to really hone in...
Investing Q&A of the Day: Float
The Beginner Trader What is a stock's "float"? A stock's float refers to the amount of outstanding shares that are available for trade (buy/sell). To determine the amount of outstanding shares a company has, you can do a quick search on Yahoo Finance. THIS LINK will...