How to Make Money in Intraday Trading · A Master Class by One of India's Most Famous Traders by Gujral, Ashwani -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

About the Book About the Authors Other Trading Books Titlepage Dedication Contents Preface List of Abbreviations Introduction: Debut of a Novice Trader on D-Street

Facing Facts Our Trading Arsenal Expectations and Evolution of an Intraday Trader The Three Stages of a Trader’s Journey

Chapter 1. Mastering Market Basics and Moving Averages

Introduction Market Basics

The Two Kinds of Markets Market Participants and Their Behaviour The Two Market Phases Economy, Business Cycle and Sector Rotation

Moving Averages (MAs)

Types of Moving Averages Characteristics of Moving Averages Milestones Covered

Chapter 2. Understanding Candles

Introduction The Anatomy of Candles Important Factors in Interpreting Candles 3 Types of Candles — and What They Reveal about the Market’s Mind Under-sized / Lilliput / XXS-Sized Candles Super-sized / Giant / XXL-Sized Candles Reversal or Rejection Candles Key Points for Accurate Candle Reading Milestones Covered

Chapter 3. Trading With Candles

How to Trade Lilliput (XXS-Sized) Candles What Giant (XXL) Candles Reveal — and How to Trade Them How to Trade Rejection Candles Milestones Covered

Chapter 4. Trading Pivots — Part I: Floor Pivots

Introduction The Fair Valuation Concept How to Trade the Market’s Opening Ceremony The Basics of Pivots

Floor Pivots Interpretation of Pivots Role Reversals of Pivots Analysing Market Opening Using Pivots

Chapter 5. Trading Pivots — Part II: The Central Pivot Range

The Central Pivot Range Trend Analysis with CPR Assessing the Day Ahead Advantages of Pivots Multi Time Frame Analysis with Pivots A Practical Caveat Milestones Covered

Chapter 6. Trading Trending Markets — Part I: Trade Entry Tactics and Stop Losses

Introduction How to Select Stocks to Trade Using Different Time Frame Charts Trade Setup Four Entry Tactics for a Trending Market The Initial Stop Loss The Trailing Stop Loss When to Trail a Stop Loss Three Methods of Trailing a Stop Loss

Introduction Trade Management Counter Trend Trading Trading Gaps Pyramiding — Position Building with Multiple Contracts Milestones Covered

Chapter 8. Trading Ranged Markets: Ways of Swinging Sideways

Introduction Two Ways to Trade the Markets Important Parameters for Trading Sideways Markets Characteristics of Sideways Markets What a Trader Must Pay Attention To Important Points to Remember about Trading Ranged Markets Conclusion

Chapter 9. Trading Big News Events: The Catalyst by Your Side

How to Trade Stocks That Are in the News News Based Trading in Context Spill-Over Impact of News on Related Stocks How to Read the Market’s Reaction to a News Event How to Get the Best Out of Business TV Milestones Covered

Chapter 10. How to Profit from Traps

What is a Trap? Trap Trading Technique 1: Ranging Markets Trap Trading Technique 2: Correction Ends and the Trend Resumes Trap Trading Technique 3: Trend Ends, Correction Begins Is it Wise to Buy after a Significant Decline? Milestones Covered

Chapter 11. The Trading Power of Confluence

What is a Stock Market Confluence? Parameters to be Considered while Studying Confluence Stocks of the Same Sector Moving Together

Chapter 12. Money Management

Introduction What is Money Management Stop Loss Revisited Total Risk or Drawdown Value Position Size Drawdowns Can Really Draw You Down Risk Management Mistakes Traders Often Make Your Exit Strategy Is Also a Part of Money Management When Can You Increase Your Position Size Hit Ratio and Risk-Reward Ratio Diversification as Risk Management How Often Should You Measure Your Performance? Are You Overtrading? Till You Book Profits, Everything is Notional

Chapter 13. Mastering Your Mind: Winning Techniques Beyond the Technicals

Stop Fantasizing, Accept Facts Mental Hygiene Focus on What Matters Ditch that Itch for Constant Action Focus on Self, and Not on the Opponent Seek Within Unlearn Before You Learn Time is Not the Solution to Every Problem Another Lesson to Unlearn The Seductive Market Can Disrupt Your Tapasyaa (Focus) What You Seek Will Seek You Visualisation Technique Take Time Off Calm-a-Sutra is the Key Developing the Killer Instinct Victory over Mind before Victory over Markets Conclusion

Chapter 14. The Discipline of a Day Trader

Short Term F&O Trading is Only for Full-timers The Daily Preparation of a Trader Daily Trade Plan Post Market Analysis Use Technical Analysis for What It Is Capital is Necessary but That Alone is Not Sufficient Developing a “Gut Feel” for the Markets Goals Must be Stepped Hardware, Software, Costs, Commissions and Record Keeping Don’t Try to Drink the Entire Ocean Overcome the Need to be Always Right Conquer Your Ignorance Conclusion

Publisher’s Afterword Bibliography Endnotes