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How Many Micros Should You Trade on a $50K Prop Firm Account?
A $50K evaluation isn't $50K of risk. It's about $2,000. How to size MNQ micros from your worst losing stretch, with a worked example.
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The Pattern Day Trader Rule Is Gone: What Changed in 2026
The $25,000 pattern day trader rule is gone. Here is what replaced it, when it took effect, and what still applies to your account.
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Day Trading Options for Beginners: Calls, Puts and 0DTE Explained
How options work for a beginner who wants to day trade them: calls, puts, the 100-share multiplier, same-day 0DTE options, what it costs, and the mistakes that empty accounts.
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Which Prop Firm Account Size Should You Get? Start With Your Stop
A 150K account isn't "bigger" in the way that matters. The drawdown decides how many contracts you can trade. Here's the math, with a worked example.
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Best Trading Platforms for Beginners (2026): Stocks, Options and Futures
Which app or broker a beginner should use for stocks, options and futures in 2026, what each costs, and why your charts can live somewhere else.
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TradingView Stock Screener for Day Trading: A Free Setup
How to use the free TradingView stock screener to find stocks in play before the open: the four filters I would start with, how to read the results, and what to skip.
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How to Set Up a TradingView Watchlist for Day Trading
Set up one TradingView watchlist for day trading: four sections, the columns that matter, the free plan limits and what to check on every name before the open.
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Relative Strength in Day Trading: How to Spot the Strongest Stocks
Relative strength compares a stock to the market, not to its own past. How to see it for free on TradingView, what it looks like during the session, and the mistakes to avoid.
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How to Find Stocks to Day Trade (A Beginner Routine)
Most stocks go nowhere on most days. How to find the few that are moving: what "in play" means, a free screener routine, a short watchlist and how to pick the strongest.
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How to Set Alerts on TradingView (Free Plan Included)
Set a TradingView alert on a price level so you don't have to stare at the chart. Here's how, the free plan's alert limit, and the alerts worth setting.
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Best TradingView Settings for Day Trading (Beginner Setup)
A clean TradingView setup for day trading: the timeframe, time zone, session, candles, levels and layout I'd use as a beginner. No indicators needed.
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Why Is TradingView Futures Data Delayed? Real-Time CME Data Explained
On TradingView's free plan, CME futures like NQ and ES are delayed about 10 minutes. Here's why, how to tell, and what real-time data takes.
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