Stock Trading for Beginners

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...

Welcome to another episode of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. In this short episode, we're going to talk about confluence. If you're just joining us, be sure to download the 6 Month Blueprint that offers a roadmap for your first steps as a day trader. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.c...

Welcome to another episode of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. In this season, we are discussing strategy. If you're just joining us, be sure to download the 6 Month Blueprint that offers a roadmap for your first steps as a day trader. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.com/trading Inside the...

Welcome back to the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. Today, we reveal the first day trading strategy I'm exploring. 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 sessions.   Note: This episode wa...

Hi, I'm Tyler Stokes, and I'm thrilled to welcome you back to the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. If you're a new listener, I recommend starting with Season 1 and downloading the 6 Month Blueprint to catch up on all we've covered. For those who've been with us, welcome to the next phase where we'll focus on actual day trading strategies. Join the Free T...

Welcome to episode 32 of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast, the finale of our first season! Today I'll be recapping our journey since starting in January 2024. I'll share some valuable resources and my personal reflections on how things have gone. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.com/trad...

Welcome to episode 31 of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. Today, we're taking a step back to review all the fundamental concepts of technical analysis we've explored so far. This recap will prepare us for the upcoming season finale and help solidify your understanding of the various tools and strategies we've discussed. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free...

Welcome to episode 30 of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. Today, we talk about Elliott Wave Theory, an intriguing concept in technical analysis that could enhance your trading strategies. 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 Strat...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. Today, we address a vital question from our community regarding the perceived high failure rate in day trading and whether it should deter aspiring traders. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (full course + weekly live Q&A): 👉 https://skool.com/trading Inside the community you...

Welcome to episode 28 of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. Today, we explore the concept of chart patterns, focusing on one of the most reliable patterns known as the head and shoulders pattern. This episode will serve as an introduction to chart patterns, providing insights into their formation and implications. Join the Free Trading Community Join our free trading community (ful...

Welcome to episode 27 of the "Day Trading for Beginners" podcast. Today, we discuss volume analysis, an essential aspect of trading that goes hand-in-hand with price movements. After discussing technical indicators in our last episode, today's focus shifts to understanding volume and its implications on trading, specifically through the volume weighted average price (VWAP). Join the...