Updated February 1, 2012. Like Trader Interviews, these popular trading blogs are worth checking out and adding to your RSS feed reader or list of sites you check each day. Most of these are popular - others don't get nearly the attention they deserve!
But for now, here are a few traders whom I read each day.
These are not in any particular order (even though they are numbered). Like everything else, what you're looking for is the "one takeaway" you use in your own trading. And these traders have some great thoughts in nearly every post that can help you make better trading decisions.
Have I missed any? Be sure to post your favorite blogs in the comments below.
These are in no particular order - all are great.1) Don Miller's Trading Journal (http://donmillereducation.com/journal/)
Reading Don's daily posts is like watching, in real-time, the evolution of a highly successful trader. Don not only talks about his great trades, but also discusses the days he feels he did badly and why he thinks he wasn't on top of his game. Part philosopher and part CEO of his own trading account, Don's frank talk via video and text about his ability to make his living in the markets is a daily treat.
2) Jeff White is The Stock Bandit (http://www.thestockbandit.net)
Jeff White is an excellent golfer and an even better trader. His trading tips and strategy explanations are outstanding and worth an afternoon of going through his back archives. Jeff covers trading topics and concepts of all kinds. One day he might discuss chart patterns and their relevancy to trading, and another day he may discuss a general idea like taking profits or knowing when to step back from the screens.
3) Corey Rosenbloom's Afraid to Trade (http://blog.afraidtotrade.com/)
Talk about nuts and bolts! Each day Corey discusses his thoughts on the markets and shows details on the charts he is watching. He also does a great job of combining big picture charts and short-term charts to show readers why he thinks the markets are headed in a certain direction. Don't let his "youthful" appearance fool you! Great stuff.
4) The Traders at SMB Capital (http://www.smbtraining.com/blog/)
Mike Bellafiore is an experienced trader and author of "One Good Trade." He and a few of the prop traders at the firm he founded a few years ago share trading stories and strategies from the trenches. These guys hold nothing back are honest about their performance and how they (and you) can become better traders.
5) Greg Harmon's Dragonfly Capital (http://www.dragonflycap.com/)
Greg's thoughts on the market have become a "must read daily" event for me. Part lighthearted commentary and part hard-hitting recommendations and tips, Greg's trading strategies are terrific and always a good source of ideas about where the trading opportunities lie each day.
6) Alan Farley's Hard Right Edge (http://hardrightedge.com/edge/)
I've known Alan for many years and he is the real deal. Back when I was just getting started in trading in 1997, Alan came and spoke to my small trading group and had everyone riveted for several hours. His book is one of the best out there for traders and his daily market postings are chock full of trading ideas for the day.
7) Tyler's Trading (http://www.tylerstrading.com/)
Tyler Craig has alerted me to a few trades in the past month that if I hadn't been reading his stuff would have passed me right by. Although the top of his blog mentions options, his posts go far beyond option trading and delve into stocks and overall strategies applicable to any trading market.
8) Tim Knight's Slope of Hope (http://www.slopeofhope.com/)
I've interviewed Tim several times for Trader Interviews and heard him speak at a conference - this dude knows what he is talking about. A money manager and trader to the core, Tim's archives and current posts are chock full of great information that will help you make more confident trading decisions. If you're looking for solid advice to grow your trading account quickly, read Tim's blog and go through the back archives as soon as possible.
9) Ryan Mallory's SharePlanner (http://www.shareplanner.com/featured-blogs/ryan-mallory.html)
Each day Ryan talks about the trades he has executed and what he's looking at for his next entry. What I like most is how specific he is about his entry and exit points and the explanations behind his trading decisions. He's one heck of a smart trader and reading his blog will help any trader become better at the craft.
10) Wall St. Warrior (http://traderjamie.blogspot.com/)
Jamie and Jim, the two trader/contributors to this blog, do an excellent job of highlighting trading opportunities from a technical perspective. Trendlines seem to be their main focus, and a mix of overall market charts with technical reads on individual stocks and ETFs. A terrific place to find trading ideas if you're coming up blank.
I'm sure I missed some great ones -
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