https://blog.tradethink.net/Guides on trading journals, risk, metrics, options and trading psychology.enhttps://blog.tradethink.net/how-to-keep-a-trading-journalhttps://blog.tradethink.net/how-to-keep-a-trading-journalFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalA practical guide to keeping a trading journal: what to record, when to write, how to review it each week and how to turn your notes into better rules.https://blog.tradethink.net/revenge-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/revenge-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyWhat revenge trading is, why it happens after a loss, the warning signs, and practical rules that stop one bad trade from turning into a bad day.https://blog.tradethink.net/position-sizing-guidehttps://blog.tradethink.net/position-sizing-guideFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementA step-by-step guide to position sizing for stocks, options and futures: the fixed-risk formula, worked examples, and the mistakes that make good strategies lose money.https://blog.tradethink.net/win-rate-vs-profit-factorhttps://blog.tradethink.net/win-rate-vs-profit-factorFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsWhy a high win rate can still lose money, how profit factor captures the full picture, and how to read the two metrics together to judge your trading.https://blog.tradethink.net/options-greeks-explainedhttps://blog.tradethink.net/options-greeks-explainedFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingA plain-English guide to the option greeks: what delta, gamma, theta, vega and rho measure, how they change, and how traders use them to understand risk.https://blog.tradethink.net/futures-trading-basicshttps://blog.tradethink.net/futures-trading-basicsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoA beginner-friendly guide to futures: what a contract is, contract specifications, tick size and value, margin, leverage, expiration and how P&L is calculated.https://blog.tradethink.net/backtesting-vs-journalinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/backtesting-vs-journalingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisWhat backtesting tells you, what it cannot, why live trading results differ, and how a trading journal closes the gap between a strategy on paper and in practice.https://blog.tradethink.net/wash-sale-rulehttps://blog.tradethink.net/wash-sale-ruleFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsHow the US wash sale rule disallows losses when you rebuy within 30 days, how the disallowed loss carries into the new position, examples, and how active traders keep track.https://blog.tradethink.net/what-to-record-in-a-trading-journalhttps://blog.tradethink.net/what-to-record-in-a-trading-journalFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalThe fields every trading journal should have, from entry and exit details to setup, mistakes, emotions and execution rating, with examples of each.https://blog.tradethink.net/fomo-in-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/fomo-in-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyFear of missing out makes traders chase entries, skip their plan and buy tops. Learn the signs of FOMO and practical ways to trade calmly when a move takes off without you.https://blog.tradethink.net/one-percent-rulehttps://blog.tradethink.net/one-percent-ruleFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementThe 1% rule says to risk no more than 1% of your account per trade. Learn the math behind it, when 2% or 0.5% may fit better, and how it protects you from ruin.https://blog.tradethink.net/expectancy-formulahttps://blog.tradethink.net/expectancy-formulaFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsHow to calculate trading expectancy in dollars and in R, worked examples, and how to use expectancy to compare setups and decide what to trade.https://blog.tradethink.net/covered-callhttps://blog.tradethink.net/covered-callFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingHow a covered call works, its payoff at expiration, a worked example, the risks of assignment and capped upside, and how to track covered calls in a journal.https://blog.tradethink.net/micro-futureshttps://blog.tradethink.net/micro-futuresFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoHow micro futures contracts work, how they compare with standard and E-mini contracts, and why they make risk management easier for smaller accounts.https://blog.tradethink.net/moving-average-strategieshttps://blog.tradethink.net/moving-average-strategiesFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisHow traders use simple and exponential moving averages for trend direction, crossover signals, pullback entries and trailing stops, and the trade-offs of each approach.https://blog.tradethink.net/trader-tax-status-mark-to-markethttps://blog.tradethink.net/trader-tax-status-mark-to-marketFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsHow the IRS distinguishes investors, traders and dealers, what trader tax status means, how the section 475(f) mark-to-market election works and its deadlines.https://blog.tradethink.net/trading-journal-templatehttps://blog.tradethink.net/trading-journal-templateFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalA free trading journal template for daily, per-trade and weekly entries, with the exact questions to answer and how to adapt it for stocks, options and futures.https://blog.tradethink.net/overtrading-signshttps://blog.tradethink.net/overtrading-signsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyHow to tell if you are overtrading, why more trades often means lower profits, and practical limits that keep you focused on your best setups.https://blog.tradethink.net/stop-loss-placementhttps://blog.tradethink.net/stop-loss-placementFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementHow to place a stop loss using structure, volatility, percentage, time and indicators, with the pros and cons of each and the common mistakes to avoid.https://blog.tradethink.net/profit-factorhttps://blog.tradethink.net/profit-factorFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsHow to calculate profit factor, what values are good for day traders and swing traders, its limitations, and how to use it alongside other metrics.https://blog.tradethink.net/cash-secured-puthttps://blog.tradethink.net/cash-secured-putFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingHow selling a cash-secured put works, its payoff, a worked example with break-even and assignment, the risks, and how it compares with a covered call.https://blog.tradethink.net/forex-pips-lotshttps://blog.tradethink.net/forex-pips-lotsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoHow pips, pipettes and lot sizes work in forex, how to calculate pip value and position size, and how leverage and swap affect your results.https://blog.tradethink.net/support-and-resistancehttps://blog.tradethink.net/support-and-resistanceFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisWhat support and resistance are, how to identify meaningful levels, why levels can flip, and how to use them for entries, stops and targets.https://blog.tradethink.net/section-1256-contractshttps://blog.tradethink.net/section-1256-contractsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsWhat section 1256 contracts are, how the 60/40 rule and year-end mark-to-market work, which instruments qualify, and how they are reported on Form 6781.https://blog.tradethink.net/weekly-trading-reviewhttps://blog.tradethink.net/weekly-trading-reviewFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalHow to run a weekly trading review: the numbers to check, the questions to ask, and how to pick one change for next week. Includes a step-by-step routine.https://blog.tradethink.net/loss-aversion-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/loss-aversion-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyLoss aversion makes traders hold losers and sell winners too early. Learn how this bias shows up in your trades and how to counter it with rules and data.https://blog.tradethink.net/risk-reward-ratiohttps://blog.tradethink.net/risk-reward-ratioFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementWhat the risk-reward ratio means, the break-even win rate for each ratio, and why a high ratio alone does not make a strategy profitable.https://blog.tradethink.net/sharpe-ratio-tradershttps://blog.tradethink.net/sharpe-ratio-tradersFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsHow the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted returns, how to calculate it from daily trading returns, what values are typical, and its limitations for active traders.https://blog.tradethink.net/iron-condorhttps://blog.tradethink.net/iron-condorFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingHow an iron condor works, its four legs, maximum profit and loss, break-even prices, a worked example, and how to manage it before expiration.https://blog.tradethink.net/cfd-trading-explainedhttps://blog.tradethink.net/cfd-trading-explainedFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoWhat CFDs are, how they work, margin and leverage, overnight financing, the risks for retail traders, and how to track CFD trades from MT4, MT5 and other platforms.https://blog.tradethink.net/breakout-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/breakout-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisHow breakout trading works, what makes a breakout more reliable, entries, stops and targets, and how to deal with false breakouts.https://blog.tradethink.net/capital-gains-short-longhttps://blog.tradethink.net/capital-gains-short-longFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsHow US capital gains are classified by holding period, how short-term and long-term gains are taxed, the $3,000 loss limit, carryforwards and reporting basics.https://blog.tradethink.net/trading-journal-vs-spreadsheethttps://blog.tradethink.net/trading-journal-vs-spreadsheetFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalThe pros and cons of tracking trades in Excel or Google Sheets versus a dedicated trading journal, and when it makes sense to switch.https://blog.tradethink.net/cutting-winners-earlyhttps://blog.tradethink.net/cutting-winners-earlyFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyTaking profits too soon is one of the most common reasons traders with a good win rate still lose money. Here is how to diagnose it and fix it with exit rules.https://blog.tradethink.net/max-drawdown-recoveryhttps://blog.tradethink.net/max-drawdown-recoveryFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementWhat maximum drawdown is, how to calculate it, the gain needed to recover from each drawdown, and how to keep drawdowns small enough to survive.https://blog.tradethink.net/sortino-ratiohttps://blog.tradethink.net/sortino-ratioFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsHow the Sortino ratio differs from the Sharpe ratio, how to calculate downside deviation, and when the Sortino ratio gives a fairer picture of a trading strategy.https://blog.tradethink.net/vertical-spreadshttps://blog.tradethink.net/vertical-spreadsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingHow debit vertical spreads work, how to calculate maximum profit, maximum loss and break-even, and why traders use spreads instead of single options.https://blog.tradethink.net/mt4-mt5-trading-journalhttps://blog.tradethink.net/mt4-mt5-trading-journalFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoHow to export your trading history from MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, what the built-in reports miss, and how to analyze forex and CFD trades in a journal.https://blog.tradethink.net/vwap-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/vwap-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisWhat VWAP is, how it is calculated, why institutions watch it, and how day traders use VWAP for trend bias, pullback entries and reclaim setups.https://blog.tradethink.net/trading-records-to-keephttps://blog.tradethink.net/trading-records-to-keepFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsWhich trading records to keep, for how long, and how to organize statements, confirmations, deposits, fees and journal notes so tax time and analysis are easy.https://blog.tradethink.net/tagging-trades-setups-mistakeshttps://blog.tradethink.net/tagging-trades-setups-mistakesFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalA simple tagging system for your trading journal that makes it easy to see which setups make money and which mistakes cost the most.https://blog.tradethink.net/trading-discipline-ruleshttps://blog.tradethink.net/trading-discipline-rulesFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyDiscipline in trading comes from clear rules and simple routines, not willpower. Here are ten rules most consistent traders use, and how to make them stick.https://blog.tradethink.net/kelly-criterion-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/kelly-criterion-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementHow the Kelly criterion calculates the bet size that maximizes long-term growth, how to apply it to trading, and why most traders use half Kelly or less.https://blog.tradethink.net/average-win-average-losshttps://blog.tradethink.net/average-win-average-lossFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsHow to calculate your average win and average loss, why their ratio matters as much as your win rate, and how to improve it.https://blog.tradethink.net/credit-spreadshttps://blog.tradethink.net/credit-spreadsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingHow credit spreads work, how to calculate the credit, maximum loss and break-even, how they compare with naked options, and how to manage them.https://blog.tradethink.net/crypto-trading-journalhttps://blog.tradethink.net/crypto-trading-journalFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoHow to journal crypto trades across exchanges, handle fees paid in different coins, funding payments and 24/7 markets, and which metrics matter for crypto traders.https://blog.tradethink.net/rsi-indicatorhttps://blog.tradethink.net/rsi-indicatorFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisHow the relative strength index is calculated, what overbought and oversold really mean, divergences, and how to use RSI as a filter rather than a signal on its own.https://blog.tradethink.net/reading-broker-statementshttps://blog.tradethink.net/reading-broker-statementsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsA guide to the main sections of a brokerage statement, what each line means, how to spot fees and corporate actions, and how to reconcile your statement with your journal.https://blog.tradethink.net/pre-market-routine-checklisthttps://blog.tradethink.net/pre-market-routine-checklistFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalA step-by-step pre-market routine and checklist for day traders: market context, watchlist, levels, risk limits and a mental check before the open.https://blog.tradethink.net/handling-a-losing-streakhttps://blog.tradethink.net/handling-a-losing-streakFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyLosing streaks are normal even for profitable traders. Learn how long they can last, how to tell bad luck from a broken strategy, and what to do while you are in one.https://blog.tradethink.net/daily-loss-limithttps://blog.tradethink.net/daily-loss-limitFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementHow to set a daily loss limit for day trading, why it works, how big it should be, and how to make sure you actually stop when you hit it.https://blog.tradethink.net/mae-mfehttps://blog.tradethink.net/mae-mfeFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsMaximum adverse excursion (MAE) and maximum favorable excursion (MFE) reveal whether your stops are too tight and whether you exit winners too early. Here is how to use them.https://blog.tradethink.net/straddle-vs-stranglehttps://blog.tradethink.net/straddle-vs-strangleFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingHow long straddles and strangles work, their costs and break-evens, how volatility affects them, and when traders choose one over the other.https://blog.tradethink.net/futures-contract-rolloverhttps://blog.tradethink.net/futures-contract-rolloverFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoWhy futures need to be rolled, how to identify the roll period, calendar spreads, the costs of rolling, and how rollover affects your charts and journal.https://blog.tradethink.net/gap-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/gap-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisWhy stocks gap at the open, the difference between gap-and-go and gap-fade setups, what affects which one works, and how to manage the risk of trading gaps.https://blog.tradethink.net/importing-trades-csvhttps://blog.tradethink.net/importing-trades-csvFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsHow to export trades from your broker, which report to choose, common CSV problems with dates, symbols and time zones, and how to check an import is complete.https://blog.tradethink.net/post-trade-review-questionshttps://blog.tradethink.net/post-trade-review-questionsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalThe questions to ask after each trade and each session to separate bad luck from bad decisions, with examples of honest answers.https://blog.tradethink.net/confirmation-bias-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/confirmation-bias-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyHow confirmation bias leads traders to ignore warning signs, hold losing positions and overrate their ideas, and practical habits that counter it.https://blog.tradethink.net/atr-stop-losshttps://blog.tradethink.net/atr-stop-lossFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementHow to use the average true range (ATR) to set stop losses and position sizes that adapt to volatility, with formulas, multipliers and examples.https://blog.tradethink.net/calmar-ratiohttps://blog.tradethink.net/calmar-ratioFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsHow the Calmar ratio compares annual return with maximum drawdown, how to calculate it, what good values look like and when it is more useful than the Sharpe ratio.https://blog.tradethink.net/implied-volatilityhttps://blog.tradethink.net/implied-volatilityFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingWhat implied volatility is, how it relates to expected moves, IV rank and percentile, volatility crush after events, and how IV affects option strategies.https://blog.tradethink.net/forex-sessionshttps://blog.tradethink.net/forex-sessionsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoThe Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York forex sessions, when they overlap, how volatility changes through the day, and how to find the session that suits you.https://blog.tradethink.net/pullback-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/pullback-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisHow to trade pullbacks within a trend, how to tell a healthy pullback from a reversal, entry triggers, stop placement and how to measure your pullback setups.https://blog.tradethink.net/pattern-day-trader-rulehttps://blog.tradethink.net/pattern-day-trader-ruleFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsHow the old US pattern day trader rule and $25,000 minimum worked, what FINRA's new intraday margin standards change from June 2026, and what still applies.https://blog.tradethink.net/screenshots-in-trading-journalhttps://blog.tradethink.net/screenshots-in-trading-journalFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalWhy chart screenshots make your trading journal more useful, what each screenshot should show, and how to review them to find patterns in your entries and exits.https://blog.tradethink.net/trading-tilthttps://blog.tradethink.net/trading-tiltFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyTilt is the emotional state where frustration takes over your trading. Learn the triggers, the warning signs, and a step-by-step plan to stop before the damage is done.https://blog.tradethink.net/risk-of-ruinhttps://blog.tradethink.net/risk-of-ruinFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementWhat risk of ruin means in trading, the factors that drive it, and how risk per trade, win rate and payoff ratio change your chance of a catastrophic drawdown.https://blog.tradethink.net/sqnhttps://blog.tradethink.net/sqnFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsWhat the System Quality Number is, how to calculate it from your R-multiples, how to read the scores, and the pitfalls of using it on small samples.https://blog.tradethink.net/theta-decayhttps://blog.tradethink.net/theta-decayFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingHow theta and time decay work, why decay speeds up near expiration, how it affects long and short option positions, and how to use it in your strategy.https://blog.tradethink.net/funded-trader-prop-firm-ruleshttps://blog.tradethink.net/funded-trader-prop-firm-rulesFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoHow funded trader and prop firm evaluations typically work, the common rules on daily loss, trailing drawdown and consistency, and how to track them so you do not fail on a technicality.https://blog.tradethink.net/trend-followinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/trend-followingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisThe core principles of trend following, typical entry and exit rules, the low win rate and long drawdowns to expect, and how a journal helps you stay disciplined.https://blog.tradethink.net/compound-growth-trading-accounthttps://blog.tradethink.net/compound-growth-trading-accountFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsHow compounding works in a trading account, why small consistent returns grow large over time, why drawdowns hurt compounding, and how to set realistic expectations.https://blog.tradethink.net/journal-emotions-while-tradinghttps://blog.tradethink.net/journal-emotions-while-tradingFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalRecording your mood before and after trading reveals how emotions affect your results. Here is a simple method and how to analyze what you find.https://blog.tradethink.net/trading-burnouthttps://blog.tradethink.net/trading-burnoutFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyLong hours, constant screen time and emotional swings can lead to trading burnout. Here are the signs and the habits that keep trading sustainable for the long run.https://blog.tradethink.net/r-multipleshttps://blog.tradethink.net/r-multiplesFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementWhat R-multiples are, how to calculate them, and why measuring trades in units of risk makes your results comparable, honest and easier to improve.https://blog.tradethink.net/equity-curve-analysishttps://blog.tradethink.net/equity-curve-analysisFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsYour equity curve tells the story of your trading. Learn to read slope, smoothness, drawdowns, step changes and flat periods, and what each one suggests you should do.https://blog.tradethink.net/options-risk-profile-charthttps://blog.tradethink.net/options-risk-profile-chartFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingA guide to options risk profile (payoff) charts: the expiration line, the today line, break-evens, maximum profit and loss, and how to use the chart before and during a trade.https://blog.tradethink.net/crypto-funding-rates-perpetualshttps://blog.tradethink.net/crypto-funding-rates-perpetualsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFutures, forex and cryptoHow perpetual futures work in crypto, what funding rates are, how funding payments affect your P&L, and how to account for them in your trading journal.https://blog.tradethink.net/bollinger-bandshttps://blog.tradethink.net/bollinger-bandsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisHow Bollinger Bands are calculated, what band width tells you about volatility, the squeeze setup, walking the bands in trends, and mean-reversion uses.https://blog.tradethink.net/cash-flow-trading-accounthttps://blog.tradethink.net/cash-flow-trading-accountFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRules, taxes and recordsWhy account balance growth is not the same as trading performance, how to separate deposits, withdrawals, fees, dividends and interest, and how to read a cash flow statement for your account.https://blog.tradethink.net/monthly-trading-performance-reviewhttps://blog.tradethink.net/monthly-trading-performance-reviewFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalA monthly review routine for traders: the key metrics to track month over month, how to compare months fairly, and how to set goals for the next month.https://blog.tradethink.net/process-vs-outcomehttps://blog.tradethink.net/process-vs-outcomeFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyA single trade's result is mostly luck. Learn why judging trades by process leads to better long-term results, and how to measure your process in a journal.https://blog.tradethink.net/correlation-riskhttps://blog.tradethink.net/correlation-riskFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTRisk managementHow correlated positions multiply your risk, how to spot hidden correlation across stocks, sectors, currencies and crypto, and how to size around it.https://blog.tradethink.net/consistency-metricshttps://blog.tradethink.net/consistency-metricsFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPerformance metricsHow to measure whether your trading is consistent, using winning days and weeks, the share of profit from your best days, monthly results and streaks.https://blog.tradethink.net/butterfly-spreadhttps://blog.tradethink.net/butterfly-spreadFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTOptions tradingHow long call butterflies and iron butterflies work, their maximum profit, maximum loss and break-evens, with worked examples and management tips.https://blog.tradethink.net/opening-range-breakouthttps://blog.tradethink.net/opening-range-breakoutFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTStrategy and analysisHow the opening range breakout strategy works, choosing the range length, entries, stops, targets, filters and how to measure whether ORB works for you.https://blog.tradethink.net/find-your-best-trading-hourshttps://blog.tradethink.net/find-your-best-trading-hoursFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading journalHow to analyze your trading results by hour of the day, why most day traders do best in certain windows, and what to do with what you find.https://blog.tradethink.net/confidence-after-big-winhttps://blog.tradethink.net/confidence-after-big-winFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrading psychologyYour worst trading days often follow your best ones. 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