How to Trade Using Our Newsletter (And Not Lose Your Shirt)
So, you’ve got your hands on our newsletter—the first step in being a profitable trader and getting enough money to move out of your mom’s basement. You’re feeling good, maybe even a little cocky, and you’re ready to make some moves. But before you go YOLO on the next hot stock, let’s talk about how to actually use this thing without turning your portfolio into a dumpster fire.
We’re here to make this simple, so you can confidently use our newsletter without feeling like you need a finance degree from Harvard (though, honestly, those guys are usually losing to the algorithm these days anyway). Let’s break it down.
Step 1: Don’t Just Blindly Buy Every Stock on the List
Before you start clicking “buy,” take a moment to understand the key metrics in the newsletter. These aren’t just random numbers—they’re based on some serious data science. Here’s the rundown:
- Projected Gain: This shows the potential percent change in the stock’s price, based on models with five years of data. More dollar signs = higher expected returns. Simple as that.
- Model Strength: Rated 1-5 stars, this metric tells you how well our model tracks actual stock movements. More stars mean the model is strong and reliable.
- Model Accuracy: Want to know how on-point the predictions are? This rating (also 1-5 stars) reflects the accuracy of our predictions. More stars mean lower error and more confidence in the call.
- Trading Days Horizon: This is how long the model expects the stock to play out. It’s measured in trading days (M-F), so keep an eye on this timeline when planning your trade.
Knuckle-Dragger TL:DR: More $ and stars = more reliable + more tendies
Step 2: Timing Is (Almost) Everything
Now that you’ve got your eye on a couple of winners, timing becomes crucial. Stocks are like Tinder matches—some are hot now but might ghost you later. Our predicted gain charts give you a look at how the stock is expected to perform over the next few days or weeks. Take a close look at these projections to decide when to enter the trade.
If you’re feeling fancy, you might even wait for the stock to hit a support level (remember our earlier breakdown on technical analysis?). This is where the stock might bounce back up after dipping, and it’s a great place to start buying in. Conversely, if the stock is nearing a resistance level, you might want to hold off—things could get ugly.
Step 3: Set It and (Kind of) Forget It with Stop and Trailing Losses
Here’s where most traders screw up: they think they’re smarter than the market. Hate to break it to you, but you’re not. That “market tuition” gets expensive fast and that’s why you need to protect yourself with stop losses or, even better, trailing stops.
A stop loss is like a safety net. You set a price at which your position will automatically sell if the stock tanks, saving you from watching your precious gains turn into losses faster than you can say, “What just happened?”.
A trailing stop is like a stop loss on steroids—it moves up with the stock as it gains, locking in profits while giving the stock room to run. Let’s say you bought a stock at $100 and set a 5% trailing stop. If the stock jumps to $110, your trailing stop moves up to $104.50. If the stock suddenly dips, you’ll automatically cash out at $104.50—still banking that profit.
Our premium service (via an upcoming update to beta) gives you recommended trailing-stop and stop loss levels for each trade based on our algorithm, because we all know you’re too busy checking TikTok to babysit your stocks all day (you can lie to us, but don’t lie to yourself).
Step 4: Don’t Be Greedy Goon—Have an Exit Strategy
NOTHING GOES UP FOREVER! Once your trade is in motion, you’ll need an exit plan. We know, selling is boring and you want to ride that stock to the moon. But trust us—being greedy is a quick way to end up broke. Set a profit target based on our projected gain charts and stick to it. If the stock hits your target, get out while you’re ahead.
Our premium version does the hard work for you, recommending exit points based on both technical and fundamental data. So instead of waking up in a cold sweat at 2 AM, you can sleep easy knowing we’ve got you covered. Just pay attention.
Step 5: Watch the Market, but Don’t Obsess
While it’s important to monitor your trades, don’t spend every waking moment refreshing your portfolio (What are you a nerd? Go touch some grass). The stock market is like a rollercoaster—there are going to be ups and downs, and if you freak out at every drop, you’ll lose your nerve (and probably your gains). Use the data in our newsletter to guide you, but trust the process. You’re playing the long game here, not trying to hit the jackpot.
Takeaways: Tips, Tricks, and Things You Should Actually Do
- Use Stop Losses (And Trailing Stops): Don’t be that person who watches a 10% gain turn into a 20% loss because you couldn’t keep it in your pants. Do yourself a favor and set a stop loss. And remember, trailing stops are your friend—they let you capture upside while protecting the downside. Our premium version will even tell you the best stop-loss and exit points for each trade. How’s that for making life easier?
- Don’t Buy Every Stock: Seriously, you don’t need to shotgun every pick we make. We’re good, but everyone is wrong sometimes. Focus on the high-confidence picks and stocks that align with your strategy.
- Look at the Projected Gains: Those charts aren’t just for decoration—they tell you how we expect the stock to perform. Use them to figure out when to buy and when to sell.
- Have an Exit Plan: Profits don’t become real until you sell. Don’t be greedy, and don’t wait for the stock to go “just a little higher.” Trust the data, set a target, and get out when the time’s right.
- Don’t Obsess Over the Market: Monitor your trades, sure. But don’t let the day-to-day volatility make you panic. The market doesn’t care about your emotions—stick to the plan, and you’ll be fine.
- Fun Fact: 3% of gamblers on average are profitable, whereas 1% of day traders are profitable. Seriously, use our information and our services. We backtest the hell out of it, so you don’t have to move back in with your parents. Our goal is to make you money.
Happy trading, and may the tendies be ever in your favor.