Stock Trading for Beginners

Welcome to season 4, episode 5 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast! When I first started trading, I felt totally overwhelmed staring at price charts without knowing when to enter. Then I discovered a one-rule strategy that changed everything: only buy at support. After six months of trading real money, my portfolio jumped 144%, and I only spent minimal time scanning charts. In this episode,...

Welcome to season 4, episode 4 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast !  If trading is so profitable, why doesn't everyone do it? In this episode we talk about the 7 invisible barriers that sabotage beginners—not the markets or smarts, but fixable issues like info overload and mindset traps. I share how to overcome them for stress-free trading. Join the Free Trading Community Join our fre...

Welcome to season 4, episode 3 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast! We're covering a common beginner mistake: thinking you need a ton of cash to start trading stocks profitably. I break down how much you really need, why account size isn't the barrier you think it is, and how to get started smartly. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + wee...

Welcome to season 4, episode 2 of the Stock Trading for Beginners Podcast ! We're talking trading psychology, breaking down five emotional traps that sabotage your trades and sharing practical fixes to help you trade smarter and more profitably. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.com/trading Inside the communit...

Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Stock Trading for Beginners ! I’m excited to share my two-year trading journey, including a 144% portfolio gain. This episode introduces my rebranded podcast and four pillars for low-stress, profitable trading: mastering one strategy, understanding market dynamics, managing risk, and handling emotions. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading commun...

Welcome to the season 3 finale of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! I’m Tyler Stokes, and in this episode, I’m thrilled to share a major update: my portfolio gained 144% in just six months using a momentum trading strategy. I also reveal how I’d trade differently today with a faster, smarter approach and announce an exciting podcast rebrand for Season 4. Join me for practical tips and a look...

Welcome to season 3, episode 11 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast ! In this episode, we talk about the critical topic of trading psychology, exploring a powerful quote from Jared Tendler’s book, The Mental Game of Trading : “The charts are a mirror that reflects your inner self.” We discuss how your emotions, biases, and mental blocks shape your trading decisions and how Tendler’s system ca...

Welcome to season 3, episode 10 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast ! I'm Tyler Stokes and in this episode, I share my journey of moving away from being an all-in Tesla investor. After achieving over 65% portfolio gains in just a few months of trading real money, I’ve learned valuable lessons about diversification, technical analysis, and avoiding the pitfalls of putting all your eggs in...

Welcome to season 3, episode 9 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! I'm Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com , and in this episode, I'm excited to share my portfolio gains—up 65% after four months of trading real money—and discuss the momentum trading strategy that's been working for me. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 8 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! This episode talks about the seven biggest mistakes new retail traders make—and how to avoid them.  Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.com/trading Inside the community you’ll find the full Momentum Trading Strategy course , plus weekly live Q&a...

Hi and welcome back to the Day Trading For Beginners podcast! I’m Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com , and this is Season 3, Episode 6. In this episode, I share my journey of trading real money for the first time, starting in April 2025. With my portfolio up 20% in just two months, I’m happy—but I’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way. This isn’t a true day trading strategy (despite the podcast...

Hi and welcome back to the Day Trading For Beginners podcast! I’m Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com , and this is Season 3, Episode 6. Today, I’m breaking down momentum trading , the strategy I’m using in my real money challenge from last week. I’m a beginner on a journey to become a full-time trader, but with my schedule, day trading’s not something I can actively do at the moment. So I'm g...

Welcome back to the Day Trading For Beginners podcast! I’m Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com , and this is Season 3, Episode 5—a special one! Today, I’m sharing my real money trading challenge , where I’m putting cash on the line to test my strategy. I’m documenting every step, and you can follow along.  Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&...

Hi and welcome back to the Day Trading For Beginners podcast! I’m Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com , and today I’m digging into why markets wear you down and breaking down support zones for new traders. I recorded this on Monday, March 24, 2025—a green day after a rough month. In my last episode, I talked about liquidity grabs, predicting March might end with a rebound. Before that, I covered ma...

Hi and welcome back to the Day Trading For Beginners podcast! I’m Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com , and this is Season 3, Episode 3. Today, I’m talking about liquidity grabs and market makers —two concepts that might sound mysterious but are key to understanding wild price swings. If you’ve ever wondered what a liquidity grab is or who these “market makers” are that people keep talking about, I...

Welcome back to the "Day Trading For Beginners" podcast! In this episode we're talking about the essentials of market structure - a foundational concept for traders at any level. Whether you’re just starting out or sharpening your skills, I’ll show you how understanding market structure can turn chaotic price charts into a clear story of trends, reversals, and opportunities.  Join t...

Welcome to the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast, season three, episode one. Today we're talking about an effective morning routine for traders. As we embark on 2025, it's crucial to establish practices that enhance productivity and set a positive tone for the day, especially for those balancing trading with personal commitments. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free...

Welcome to the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast, season two, episode 12. Today we're wrapping up the season with a year-in-review episode. As we conclude 2024, a year filled with learning and growth, I want to reflect on the key lessons from my journey toward becoming a full-time day trader and share plans for 2025. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community...

Welcome to Episode 11 of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast, titled "Embracing Trading Obstacles with a Zen Approach." I'm Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com, on my path to becoming a full-time trader. In this season we're talking about strategy and for those interested in the details of the strategy I'm using, check out our free community on Skool. For this...

Welcome to Episode 10 of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. I'm Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com, and today, we're diving into the trading rules I'm adhering to, the common mistakes I've encountered, and the challenges of sticking to a strategy. This episode is crucial for anyone on the path to becoming a full-time day trader, offering insights into maintainin...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9 of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. I'm Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com, and as I progress in my journey to become a full-time day trader, I've been exploring various trading strategies. Today, I'll share more specifics about the strategy I'm currently learning, which is more aligned with swing and position trading, though it c...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the "Day Trading for Beginners Podcast." I'm Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com. As I journey towards becoming a professional day trader, I'm exploring various trading strategies, and in this episode, we'll compare day trading with swing and position trading. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the "Day Trading for Beginners Podcast." I'm Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com, on my journey to becoming a full-time day trader. This episode, we're exploring my initial day trading setup as a beginner who's recently started paper trading. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https...

Welcome to episode 6 of the "Day Trading for Beginners Podcast." I'm Tyler Stokes from StokesTrades.com, embarking on a full-time day trading journey. This episode, we're taking a brief pause from strategy discussions to talk about a fundamental concept every trader encounters: margin. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&...

Welcome to season 2 episode 5 of the "Day Trading for Beginners Podcast." This episode focuses on essential trading metrics: win rates and risk-to-reward ratios, crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of your trading strategy. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.com/trading Inside the community you’ll fin...