Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Before we begin...

    • What to expect when you start trading.
  • 2

    Pattern Day Trading (PDT)

    • What is Pattern Day Trading (PDT)?

    • Some PDT Examples
  • 3

    Cash vs. Margin Account

    • Cash vs Margin Explanation

    • Cash vs. Margin Accounts

    • Settlement Period Explanation

    • Settlement Times

    • Open a cash account if your account is small to avoid PDT

    • Futures do not have PDT rules
  • 4

    Trading Small Accounts

    • Options vs. Stocks In Small Accounts

    • You can trade one share to start!
  • 5

    Options

    • Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options

    • Options as trading vehicles

    • Intro To Options

    • Options Basics (calls)

    • Options Basics (puts)

    • OIC (Options Industry Council) Website
  • 6

    Futures

    • Futures Margin Explained

    • Futures have low margin and deposit requirements
  • 7

    Learn To Read the Tape!

    • Tape Reading
  • 8

    Level 1

    • Intro to Level 1

    • Level 1 Quick Quiz
  • 9

    Level 2

    • Intro to Level 2

    • Level 2 Quick Quiz
  • 10

    Time and Sales

    • Intro to Time and Sales

    • Time and Sales Quick Quiz
  • 11

    Volume

    • Intro to Volume
  • 12

    Zero Commission Brokers

    • Zero Commission Broker Update!

    • TD Ameritrade (thinkorswim)

    • IBKR Lite

    • Schwab

    • eTrade

    • Robinhood (part one)

    • Robinhood (part two)

    • Webull

    • Firstrade: Pricing and Order Entry

    • Firstrade FAQs

    • TradeZero Offshore (part one)

    • TradeZero Offshore (part two)

    • TradeZero USA (part one)
  • 13

    Commission Brokers

    • Interactive Brokers

    • Interactive Brokers Order Types and Algos

    • TastyWorks

    • LightSpeed

    • TradeStation

    • AMP Futures
  • 14

    Software Platforms

    • Thinkorswim Intro

    • Thinkorswim Analyze Tab

    • Thinkorswim Active Trader

    • Sierrachart Intro

    • Sierrachart Datafeeds

    • Sierrachart Charting and Trading

    • Medved Trader

    • TradeStation

    • WeBull Desktop Order Entry
  • 15

    Psychology

    • Intro to Trading Psychology
  • 16

    Paper Trading

    • Intro to Paper Trading
  • 17

    Learning Materials

    • Experience is the Best Teacher
  • 18

    Research Resources

    • Finviz

    • Your broker's research section: Fidelity

    • Your broker's research section: Schwab

    • ETFs: etf.com
  • 19

    Money Management

    • Use units to manage your trading capital

    • Trade Percentages By Account Size
  • 20

    Journaling

    • Use EverNote

    • Use OneNote
  • 21

    Lifestyle

    • A Healthy Lifestyle is Key!
  • 22

    Online Help

    • Discord Server Link