
The Trader: Sharper Mind, Sharper Profits
Michael looks at the benefits of a sharper mind and how to cultivate an edge in trading. The difference between winners and losers is almost
Michael Taylor made the move to trading the stock market with his own capital on a full time basis in December 2016. As well as ShareScope, Michael contributes to Investors Chronicle and other online publications. He has also written a free book on getting started in the UK stock market, along with a stock trading handbook – both of which are available to download from his website at www.shiftingshares.com
I believe that anyone can learn to trade if they are able to remain objective and are willing to put the hours in. I lost a lot of money early on by not having a proper strategy and following the crowd. If you want to make money then you need to generate your own ideas – I use SharePad to find and plan my trades, and ShareScope to run on my trading screens.

Michael looks at the benefits of a sharper mind and how to cultivate an edge in trading. The difference between winners and losers is almost

In this article, Michael looks at flipping direction and two trade ideas. It’s been a big week for volatility. China’s stimulus plan jumpstarted the resources

In this article, Michael assesses whether sellers present opportunities and a potential early stage two stock. I got asked this week about known sellers and

In this article, Michael covers the recent stock market fall and two trade ideas. Two weeks ago stocks were tanking. This week stocks are up.

Michael looks at some of this week’s action and notes some commonalities between trades. Riddle me this… If the market is efficient, then why don’t

In this article, Michael looks at the effects of loss and the damage it can do to a trader’s P&L. Trump getting shot on Saturday

In this article Michael looks at share placings and how to take advantage of them. Equity placements, also known as share placings, are a critical

Michael looks at the various types of stockbrokers in this article and how they can be used effectively. Having the right stockbroker can have a

Michael breaks down the breakout including why and how to play this trading pattern. For those who have followed my articles then it’ll come as

In this article, Michael Taylor looks at a way to increase your trading strike rate by varying stop losses. What if there was an easy

In this article, Michael revisits the indices and looks at what they mean for traders. Almost all of the trades I do are specific to

Michael looks at trades that don’t come through the RNS yet can still be considered price-sensitive news. The RNS is one of the best place