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Coach's Playbook Posted by John Doherty December 21, 2021

Top 10 Coach’s Playbooks of 2021

Top 10 Coachs Playbooks of 2021

Top 10 Coach’s Playbooks of 2021

HOW TO SLOW DOWN YOUR TRADING

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    • Is there a benefit to trading hundreds of round turns a day? Are you missing the bigger picture by only staying in a trade for a few seconds? On the surface, high-frequency trading may look like a good opportunity for retail traders, but you should be aware of some technical and fundamental barriers to success for this type of trading. This week, the Topstep coaches are here with some advice for why you might want to slow down your trading.
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RANGES AND BREAKOUTS

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    • During periods of consolidation, markets tend to trade sideways or range-bound until you determine whether the underlying trend will continue or reverse, and a breakout occurs. There are typically plenty of opportunities to take trades when a market is range-bound if you’re a proficient risk manager. This week, the Topstep coaches are talking about what to look for when trading ranges and identifying potential breakout scenarios.
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HOW TO TRADE CRUDE OIL FUTURES

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    • Almost everyone interacts with crude oil in their daily lives in one form or another. Whether through transportation, electricity, heating, or even the use of some plastics, products made with crude oil are everywhere. With the popularity of the oil markets on the rise, the Topstep coaches are here with some information on how to trade crude oil futures.
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PAYING TAXES ON YOUR BROKERAGE ACCOUNT

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    • When you take that first withdrawal, it’s tempting to throw caution to the wind and drop it all on something nice. We get it; paying taxes on your brokerage account isn’t always something you think about when you have a pocket full of cash. Remember, though, at the end of the year, the taxman will want his piece.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DAY TRADER

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    • Finding long-term success in the financial markets takes time, patience, and perseverance. Although there are exceptions, unfortunately, not all of us are gifted with the keen sense and natural ability to look at a chart and immediately spot the next move. It can take years of practice for most traders before they find consistency in their trading.
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TRADING SLOW MARKETS

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    • Low volatility is usually considered a sign of investor confidence that directly correlates to higher stock prices. During times of low volatility, it’s also typical to see a drop in volume and tighter daily trading ranges. With the VIX holding steady below 20 and equity index futures printing new all-time highs daily, we thought this would be an excellent time to talk about best practices when trading slow markets.
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TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN TRADING

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    • No one else is accountable for your trading decisions. Good or bad, each trader must take ownership of their trading results. This week, the Topstep coaches are talking about taking responsibility for your trading. This video is a must-watch for traders of all experience levels!
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WE LEARN FROM MISTAKES

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    • Find me a trader who’s never made a mistake. I doubt there’s one alive who can boast an infallible track record. The point is, everyone makes mistakes, especially traders. It’s how we learn from them to improve our trading skills and determine our longevity. The Topstep coaches share some of their more memorable blooper moments this week.
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WHEN DO YOU BECOME A GOOD TRADER

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    • When do you become a good trader? There is no magic potion for becoming a good trader. It’s a process that takes time and patience. This week, the Topstep coaches talk about long-term success as a trader and share some insight into how some of the best traders have survived the test of time.
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USING STOPS IN DAY TRADING

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    • We’re going to take a shot and assume that most of you have used stop orders at one time or another. Here’s our question; when, if ever, is the right time to adjust your stop? This week, the Topstep coaches step into the ring to take on the debate of using stops in day trading and taking profits.
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