Grow A Small Trading Account | $554 to Over $10,000 [Actual Case Study]

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2020
  • Most people don't have thousands of dollars to start fund their trading account, so one of the most common situations is the need to grow a smaller amount of money. This is certainly not an impossible mission to accomplish, it is something that will require a whole lot of discipline and control as a trader. I'm all for helping people learn how to trade and make money with stocks, however, I do also realize it can get annoying when all someone does is "teach in theory" without using any kind of real life results. Because of this, I want to show you some stock trading results from a member of my community which gives us all (myself included) some great reminders and learning lessons. When you are brand new and just getting started, you can without question have success, the problem with this is a quick track to start making bad decisions. How so? Let me show you not with "theory", but with real life results.
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  • @jiggajed
    @jiggajed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Started trading a $2500 account and doubled it a week or so. Then moved on TD with $17k and was quickly up to $23k before losing $7k in two days. Started thinking about quitting while I was almost at break even. Then realized I was trading too big a position normally 1000-3000 share sizes. Decided to get back in and grind and take the small profits rather than taking a loss and trying to hit home runs. $3k back up and humbled by the entire experience.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience!

    • @user-vv9ip4bz5p
      @user-vv9ip4bz5p 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree brother. I did same thing. Hard headed and held losers too long

  • @Drumandbass926
    @Drumandbass926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Very relatable, this week I was up $200 in profit but took a trade out of my comfort zone and ended up losing -$350 in one trade. Taking it slow is the key👌🏻

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said!

    • @newcause5936
      @newcause5936 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where was your stop loss?

  • @crowdozer3592
    @crowdozer3592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "If you're feeling good about yourself, don't increase your position size."
    That would have saved me quite a bit of $$ recently. Lol

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're not alone!

  • @brlong123
    @brlong123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Same thing happen to me, grew my $500 to $2,000 and lost them all in 3 days because I starting to not follow my rules and go bigger share size. Lesson learned.

    • @texanboiii562
      @texanboiii562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How exactly did you gain and what did you do that made you lose money?

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sorry to hear but thanks for sharing.

    • @christianblackburn2199
      @christianblackburn2199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      When you trade. You must PAY YOURSELF FIRST. Read rich dad poor dad. Helped me lots. Rich people pay themselves after they make profits in anything. Keep a small portion of your wins in the acct and roll into new trade. Effectively your pf will be all profits after a while given you can trade well. After this trading is so much fun. Cause it’s all market money and you still pay yourself. I’ve lost much more so I can relate. I’m on my 3rd year and I’m killing it for the last year. Keep going and never quit!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@djchristian82 i offer this claytrader.com/takecontrol/trading-freedom-pathway-how-it-works/

  • @khalilh6973
    @khalilh6973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Did exactly this recently after growing my account by 100% with small gains .. thought well if im right so often why not just go big with leverage and grow massively. BOY I was wrong. Lost 80% of the account even thought ultimately I was right. Got a sticky note next to my laptop saying 'SMALL GAINS!' .. no trade is good enough to risk disaster.

    • @permbee7129
      @permbee7129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why does increasing position size equal failure in your particular case?

    • @khalilh6973
      @khalilh6973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@permbee7129mistake 1: It was the one day I couldn't keep an eye on the stock.. so if anything, I should have reduced my size.
      Mistake 2: Went full size too early.. stock went higher than I anticipated. Should have averaged in.
      Mistake 3: Risked pretty much entire account I was that certain this stock was going to tank. Yes I was right but my entry was too early.
      Had I traded as usual, could have taken a small loss, and shorted again near major resistance. Either way, I know for next time 👌 BTW the stock was WireCard (WGI)
      The main reason for failure was risking way too much. Greed. Cockness. These are the main reasons that make you increase size too much too fast.

    • @FatihNasrulloh
      @FatihNasrulloh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@khalilh6973 Did the same thing on the same stock. I had -94% at some point, now starting to recover at -62% :))

    • @khalilh6973
      @khalilh6973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FatihNasrulloh Lucky for me Im trading with a small account at the moment... So it didn't hurt me at all really. That stock is just like HTZ, going bankrupt but having big runs up due to short squeeze and newbies buying blind.

    • @Chopper456
      @Chopper456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep done this

  • @deeburks
    @deeburks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Oh man, has it ever happened. I had what I considered to be great success starting out, grew my account to $50,000 over one year, and then lost $15,000 on one trade due to over sizing the position. It was flat out arrogance coupled with ignorance - a deadly combination. I was so mad at myself, I stepped out of the market completely for over a year. It was devastating. I'm now back to trading but that one lesson pops into my head every single trade day. Nothing like bad experience to get your head straight.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for sharing! I hope others read this.

    • @jathanclark
      @jathanclark ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow great, painful example. Thanks for sharing and helping everyone to see how easy it is to lose weeks or even months of work in a single trade if we’re not careful!

    • @dannytheman2217
      @dannytheman2217 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i'm down about 40k, it takes some longer than others

  • @luthoro3700
    @luthoro3700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The hardest lesson to learn for me as a noob to trading is knowing when it's too late to catch a train.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're not alone! Keep on learning

  • @kylejf9059
    @kylejf9059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ain't nothing like screwing up and thinking "f**k me what have I done,".
    The hard lessons are both the best to learn from and the worst to go through.

  • @jkapp3854
    @jkapp3854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Leaving your ego at the door if you want to trade is crucial. Learned this first hand. Keep it up Clay.

  • @ebarth81
    @ebarth81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “Don’t trade scared” new merch tag I’m coining for a future channel 🤞 props Clay.

  • @McGuire702
    @McGuire702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The daily updates are great, proper training and being honest humble. Looking at the bad and good and growing to how you do it Clay.. thanks

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that!

  • @kenlee247
    @kenlee247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello ClayTader. Appreciate you posting about your experience as a day trader in all the good or bad 👍🏻 This makes your video content really interesting and genuine. Keep it up and I’ll continue to watch all your previous uploads.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that!

  • @prax4173
    @prax4173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Did the same thing in early 2020 i was up 55% my first 2 weeks, then i put more money in and started loosing. Took 2 months break and i finally managed to recover and even get some gains by having a plan and learning things from diffrent sources. Great video as always.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good stuff

    • @user-lj9mj1cd1b
      @user-lj9mj1cd1b 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prax May I ask how long you studied the stock market before you actually started trading yourself? I have an unhealthy sleeping issue coz I’m so wrapped around learning more. Its been about 2 weeks and I think its a good idea to skip paper trading and start trading with a small amount of real money. ($1000)

    • @ChadRhat
      @ChadRhat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-lj9mj1cd1b how it go? I would have advised against that idea

  • @iPlayiOS
    @iPlayiOS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video.
    I’ve been studying on and off (admittedly) for 2 years now and these videos that discuss mindset are always great.
    Good shit Clay!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @outwit8743
    @outwit8743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love how much you're posting. Keep it up 💪 👌

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙌

  • @slateuys2173
    @slateuys2173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Definitely can relate to Chad’s experience! Increasing position size too early can quickly destroy your account. Putting in stop losses in insanely critical to account preservation. Thanks for all the videos Clay! Always enjoy watching and learning

  • @greenbeltmaster
    @greenbeltmaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These videos are great, please keep them coming! Appreciate it Clay good luck in the markets!!!!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them!

  • @brianh2159
    @brianh2159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A+ advice. Thank you for reminding me. I know this, everyone else knows this, but we all want to do it. The trick is not doing it and being smart. My mind frame was starting to drift there lately. Thanks for the reminder.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching!

  • @tapovrata123
    @tapovrata123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is so relevant. I can definitely relate to this. Happened recently with me . I am from India. I am also a new trader . Just started trading from March, for two months till 3rd week of June I had success . Grew my account around 3 times. Then in the last week of JUNE this same thing happened, I increased my position and started trading and so to started overtrading . So two bad things in the same time . So my 3 months of hard work blown out in just 1 week.
    After the debacle I got up for the fight again, stopped trading for a day or two. Started again with a lot of discipline and lot of patience . For the last few days getting positive results though small.
    Hopefully with discipline proper risk management and less greed can grow my account once more. ,😊 Thanks for the video it was very relatable.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry to hear, but thanks for sharing!

    • @tapovrata123
      @tapovrata123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@claytrader Hey man. Thanks for the reply. I do follow your videos . I am a newbie in this. Today as well good bullish sentiment in Indian Markets. Markets ended on a high. Had some small profit.Please do keep making these videos , really helps beginners like us :) Love from INDIA

  • @mitchdenman109
    @mitchdenman109 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like that you pointed out the mentality of doing the mental gymnastics and 'bending' your trading rules. It made me realize that I am good at avoiding doing that but if I get wrapped up in FOMO, greed, or more impulsive emotions that's when I end up jumping into a bad trade.

  • @EarnYourGains
    @EarnYourGains 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great informative video as always, love this channel! Keep up the great content

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated!

  • @jean-mikail7207
    @jean-mikail7207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i can’t wait to start but i am going to continue to learn as much as possible and the time will be right

  • @macz6635
    @macz6635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the videos, always informative. I recently joined your service, and it paid for itself numerous times over on the first day. The stock alerts are VERY valuable.

  • @aakashuniyal6806
    @aakashuniyal6806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video , case studies always helps ! Super helpful !

  • @walkerstinson3634
    @walkerstinson3634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Here's my advice for upping your position: Do 40 to 50 small trades in a row with a 75-80+% win rate. Then can consider upping your position. The market isn't going anywhere. Take your time and solidify your strategy.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good thoughts.

    • @kurtvkohler
      @kurtvkohler ปีที่แล้ว

      Very bad advice. The less trades the better. Pick the low laying fruit. Keep your trades small but much fewer. Sometimes you won’t trade at all.

  • @barlinfarah6170
    @barlinfarah6170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel because: You make everything clear n simple and don’t make me dumb. Overall positivity and empowerment. Thank you.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words

  • @anandhameil
    @anandhameil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was thinking about position when I saw your video. Decided to wait for some more time. Thank you.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I could help

  • @deanvernon0195
    @deanvernon0195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At the beginning of 2021. I grew my account from 30k to 55k. Now I'm at 2k... Time to postion wayy smaller. Clay is so right about getting too cocky too quick.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dean, I admire your courage to share this publicly. There are MANY like you, but you are way different because of your willingness to share!

    • @godframe848
      @godframe848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Down 8500

  • @micr0e
    @micr0e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very timely advice for myself. Just started on 21 May, up 37% till date, profit/loss rate of 82%. Starting to get cocky and wanting to dump more into trades. Thank you for sharing this, good reminder to stick to the game plan!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it could help!

  • @skk1310
    @skk1310 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay, great video lesson. I'm sharing with my friends.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @TheKenyanRandomWalker
    @TheKenyanRandomWalker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2 books every trader should read: "Atomic Habits" and "Ego is the enemy"

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the suggestions!

  • @leiamarroquin3762
    @leiamarroquin3762 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Clay for all your wisdom!

  • @bmatt9379
    @bmatt9379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Clay. I day traded for 2 months. Thought it was easy. Started with my own money and wow! Mind went crazy. Started chasing homer runs etc. Just opened a Webull cash account. Making 3 trades a day. Never more than 20 shares. Learning to manage trades and emotions. Hopefully n the right track. Thanks foe your help.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @adamshirdon8280
    @adamshirdon8280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great educational vid, thank you for highlighting Ego & emotional trading leads you disappointing results.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @jososr3271
    @jososr3271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did exactly this...had a couple of small gains and I started feeling good, now ive lost most of it, i salvaged some but I learned my lesson.

  • @950227kelvin
    @950227kelvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! Luckily I watched your video when I'm thinking to increase my position size

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @sergiom.1237
    @sergiom.1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great lesson Clay. Thank you.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @amazingbuilders3458
    @amazingbuilders3458 ปีที่แล้ว

    Risk management, huge! I like that, taking responsibility for your own actions. Perfect! Thank you!

  • @dannydiamonds8682
    @dannydiamonds8682 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Probably saved my life with this one 😂😂 was just thinking about increasing my position size after growing from 500 to 4K

  • @AlanGuo
    @AlanGuo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes, please more videos on trading psychology. it's the one thing that's keeping most people from consistency imo

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for feedback Alan.

  • @m.morininvestor9920
    @m.morininvestor9920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Liked you on facebook! salutation from Québec Canada Clay. I wish you a great 4th of July.

  • @Karandeepsingh-kk2rv
    @Karandeepsingh-kk2rv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey clay, great video. Can you do a video on how to read and trade based off price action and volume?

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of that is here claytrader.com/takecontrol/

  • @toddjolley4366
    @toddjolley4366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally agree with Chad, been there...not fun, but we all have to learn.

  • @masterofus3098
    @masterofus3098 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for the great video

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @theolaurendon7107
    @theolaurendon7107 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wise and authentic thoughts. Loved It!!!🎉

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @terrance2405
    @terrance2405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can relate, same thing happened to me years ago great video, learned my lesson. And I’m just now getting back into trading that loss really pushed me away from trading for a long time

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @andrewmckinlay8780
    @andrewmckinlay8780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had this problem, but in the simulator thankfully. Started off with unrealistic 1,000 share positions (sometimes more) leading to big losses. Switched to 100-200 size positions and have had 5 green days in a row. Not close to covering those initial losses (only simulator but trading as if real money), however good to see the strategy and discipline is working. Cheers for the videos Clay, I'm a big fan of your straight-forward matter of fact delivery.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your story!

  • @faisahm437
    @faisahm437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for everything

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @erikbritz8095
    @erikbritz8095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clay man which of your vids would you say is the best for a newbie i'm very new and still net to learn all the terms etc. so i would love if you or someone else can just put me in the right direction.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd encourage you to sign up for my (free) class I offer here claytrader.com/1-hour-trader-transformation/

  • @FortyTwoAnswerToEverything
    @FortyTwoAnswerToEverything 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Happy 4th!

  • @patrickmullen2938
    @patrickmullen2938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video thanks clay

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @MathieuP
    @MathieuP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can definitely relate to that, nearly doubled my account by investing each time 1000$ position. Then I decided to X5 my positions and suddenly my risk management was way too high and losed all my gains by exiting losing trades in few days..

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing that! You're not alone!!!

    • @sumitstha1757
      @sumitstha1757 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@claytrader yes same thing happen with me i was doing good but my overconfidence and leverage kill me

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sumitstha1757 it happens to many!

  • @a1moro293
    @a1moro293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can totally relate. I learnt the hard way.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @ameernoormohamed2820
    @ameernoormohamed2820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've messed up one too many times (started day trading options NOV 2020)... when I bought only 1 contract at a time and took smaller gains, my account grew slowly but as soon as I got over confident and though I knew how to read charts at the time and knew it all, I went to heavy on some trades and lost a major portion of my account. Trading is serious and sticking to our rules will help in the long run. I've had to learn to let go of the FOMO.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      FOMO is bad for sure!

  • @petek6522
    @petek6522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes i can relate to this... I just joined 4 months ago and been down around 3 to 5 thousands and when I was up 2 thousand twice and both times put more money in and still average 3 to 5 down , i understand what you say 100%

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your story

  • @jasonsloan1137
    @jasonsloan1137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had to deal with a similar but smaller loss. Then I listened to the voices and revenge traded to attempt to make up the losses. That didn't work out, losses grew, then I had to deal with the emotional impact. Stick to your rules and SL! Plan your trade, trade your plan. Thanks for your guidance Clay.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing

  • @Truck--kun
    @Truck--kun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly as you said, grew my account then got cocky and bought more positions into something that was doing well at that moment of time. Next day it collapsed, it's better this way for me, if I don't lose actual money the lesson doesn't stick.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing

  • @larryfinklestein3796
    @larryfinklestein3796 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is max position size you recommend? I have experience, but am starting over. Is 25% of net liquidity too much. I plan on using stop losses.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  ปีที่แล้ว

      These are the types of things I talk about with premium members, and if you're interested in "talking stocks/trading in general", you are more than welcomed to join my private community - claytrader.com/team/

  • @michelleachacoso4983
    @michelleachacoso4983 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson!

  • @youtu6erocks
    @youtu6erocks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I so wish I had watched this video earlier... starting back up so I'll see you up there soon! (from $40K to $95K in 4 weeks and down to $17K)

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you consider my training program! You can easily afford it.

  • @robertsolis3749
    @robertsolis3749 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same thing happened to me, 90+% of my account gone from one cocky AMD trade. Learn from this guy.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry to hear but thanks for sharing!

  • @earl_the_great
    @earl_the_great 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're most welcome

  • @janco_g
    @janco_g 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @richieandbetty
    @richieandbetty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blew my account. Started trading grew my $10k account by $2k in 1 week. Thought I was a pro. Ended up with a balance of $3k 2 weeks later. I remember 2 days in a row losing $1k each day trying to makeup for my previous losses. Slow and steady from now on. Definitely risking less each trade. Keep the position size small. Preserve your capital.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "slow and steady"... good idea!

    • @FlyGuyYoshiG5
      @FlyGuyYoshiG5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What leverage did you use?

  • @1rich14
    @1rich14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In did the same exact thing. I turned a $50 acc to a $2000 acc in a month and i got cocky and lost it all but i needed that to grow in the long term

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing. I appreciate that, hopefully others can learn.

  • @larrytradingltd1058
    @larrytradingltd1058 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to hear some detail about level 2, which data services you need to purchase, which places are the best value for small accounts, independent providers etc... On my IB account theere's about 5 different data subscription options and I cant work out exactly which ones will be relevant to what I'm trading

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if you're interested in "talking stocks/trading in general", that's the entire idea behind my private trading community (which you are welcomed to join) which you can find here claytrader.com/team/

    • @larrytradingltd1058
      @larrytradingltd1058 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@claytrader thanks man will check it out

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larrytradingltd1058 cheers

  • @fatedarck4886
    @fatedarck4886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm new to the trading stuff, what's a good starting platform to use

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here you go claytrader.com/videos/the-stock-trading-platform-for-traders-on-a-budget-best-app/

  • @QasimAliWriter
    @QasimAliWriter ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely! Mindset and managing risk are the keys to success. Even if you have an edge, if you don't get the psychology right, you will never survive!

  • @stevenl8420
    @stevenl8420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these videos because it lets average people know it’s possible!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback!

  • @UserMum7512
    @UserMum7512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im just saving money from my part time job and learning as I go..

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers to that

  • @s.d.b.5803
    @s.d.b.5803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How to pick stocks for scalping a day before.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you're interested in "talking stocks/trading in general", that's the entire idea behind my private trading community (which you are welcomed to join) which you can find here claytrader.com/team/

    • @s.d.b.5803
      @s.d.b.5803 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@claytrader will it work for non us traders

  • @webentrepreneurdiaries
    @webentrepreneurdiaries 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took a bit of a different route in my trading journey so far. I had my initial lossess big but within max risk (about 5% account size), then I had to start building confidence again since I got punched immediately in the first week when I dipped my toes with real money after spending some five months paper trading. Since then, losers have become smaller and smaller, but I am still working on getting the winners I need to be profitable. I am about flat with commissions and trading platform fees now. Working hard, steady, one step a time. Hopefully I will get there soon enough. Thanks for sharing this Clay!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for taking the time to share!

  • @utprez
    @utprez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great timing... been making $50, $60 on my trades. no real loses... yet.
    Getting a little arrogant after making a few hundred bucks/week. I was literally just thinking about increasing my position size this week. Glad I saw this video! 👍

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good timing indeed!

    • @Gridl3y
      @Gridl3y 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So how you doing now bro? Just started myself.
      How much of your account do you put in into single stocks? I've been basically splitting the money between 4 stocks but am really bad about not having free cash for a move lol.
      This kind of knowledge and advice is weirdly missing from these videos

    • @utprez
      @utprez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gridl3y For me, I've started w/ options. Super risky bc if you miss the entry point, you can blow up your trade real fast... but it's so much more lucrative than just swinging and scalping. Now what I do is swing to fund my options plays. I am making about $300/week but I've had some really nice weeks ($AAPL) where I've made more than $1000 week - never, ever thought I'd do that.

  • @tapiwarasara3276
    @tapiwarasara3276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work by Chad. I am inspired. The account was grown from 554 to 10000 between May and July?

  • @colinnagel772
    @colinnagel772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just turned 18 and looking to invest. Have a brokerage account, what would you recommend as first steps/which of your videos are best to start with.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here ya go claytrader.com/videos/the-stock-trading-platform-for-traders-on-a-budget-best-app/

  • @TheGreyGhost_of43rd
    @TheGreyGhost_of43rd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally something my self blaming can help me excel in 🔥

  • @gregorymalone1073
    @gregorymalone1073 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found that for me, trading a cash account helps with the volatility and uncertainty in the current market. I plan to use my margin account for swing trades on stocks like Apple and so on. On fast moving stocks, or stocks that move at least $2 or more in like an hour or so, I can scalp those for good profits depending on the number of options contracts I purchase. Of course, I look at the Delta, theta, momentum, etc?

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @vencentbauer
    @vencentbauer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it worth using off shore brokers to get past pdt... rules ????

  • @RaptureReady2025
    @RaptureReady2025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a recent follower and enjoying your content. You have proven you are consistently green most days. Is there a reason why you do not add a zero to your position sizes now that you are consistent? Thank you.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm consistent because of my position size.

  • @DearApolloZ
    @DearApolloZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay traders a Michigan boy! Rock on dude. Gun lake area boy here. Gotta love how green Michigan is. Good place for winter trading. Cus it’s so cold. Lol.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers to that John!

  • @AmericanDiary01
    @AmericanDiary01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this guy!

  • @aaroncirilo77
    @aaroncirilo77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does your training apply to newbies below the 25,000 account size? Since the Pattern Day Trader screws(protects) us?

    • @user-pc7ef5sb6x
      @user-pc7ef5sb6x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you don't have 25K to cover the cost of potential losses from day trading, you shouldn't be day trading at all. Start out swing trading, then build up to 25K.

    • @aaroncirilo77
      @aaroncirilo77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ℛɛᴛʀᴏ ℛɛᴅ I believe there is wisdom in your reply. Thx

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      90% of people who do my training have under $25,000. In fact, you could do this claytrader.com/videos/how-to-get-started-day-trading-with-only-100-and-zero-pdt-rule/

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I 100% disagree when thing like this exist claytrader.com/videos/how-to-get-started-day-trading-with-only-100-and-zero-pdt-rule/

    • @aaroncirilo77
      @aaroncirilo77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ClayTrader Clay I’m super interested in the program I currently have 3k in TD Ameritrade but I am not currently approved for options trading do you have a recommended broker that’s easier to get a approval for trading futures with reasonable costs ?

  • @diasspeed
    @diasspeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video but can you give some advice about how to go after being in Chad's place? I started trading 2 and a half months ago with zero knowledge and 10k. After having done the same mistakes, getting cocky and increasing the size of the trades, I went down 3k and now I have 7k but I got scared and disapointed. What would be the best thing to do next? I am thinking of waiting for some time for pullback of the market and then invest long term in quality large cap stocks and perhaps some smaller company with growth potential (SPCE for example), no more day-trading. Any better idea??

    • @deezyXII
      @deezyXII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try paper trading to build confidence and practice good risk management. My goal from now on after I blew up my account is to learn how to manage my risk by honoring my stop loss and sticking to the game plan. Winners will always come when you follow your rules!
      If you haven't heard of what paper trading is. Its just basically trading with fake money. This will allow you to learn how to execute trades, test your strategies and also build confidence. This is what I would recommend doing first. So in that way you are not risking your real money and gives you time to learn the market.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd encourage you to sign up for my (free) class I offer here claytrader.com/1-hour-trader-transformation/

  • @DevonGLee
    @DevonGLee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love hearing from other traders. at the time of this comment, I have been trading for 26 months. I agree with everything that has been said. Only experience will bring you to a place of maturity in trading for small steady growth Vs fast growth and faster blown accounts.

  • @jonathansileo706
    @jonathansileo706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect video for beginners! I'm constantly gaining 1500 in one day on 8k, only to lose it by the end of the week bc I'm increasing prosition size, making riskier trades, not following my plan. In the morning I'm going to reduce my positions (or exit) and start following my rules EVERY time. Pride comes before the fall...

    • @jonathansileo706
      @jonathansileo706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And clay needs to do a video on his workout plan. Veins popping out everywhere!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just keep on hustling and grinding!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an entire bootcamp - maintainthegains.com/

  • @MrBretHatch
    @MrBretHatch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My goal is to trade micro nasdaq with 1 contract scaling with risk amount staying the same and work up to two contracts and scaling with risk doubled... slowly grow before increasing size

  • @mikep4869
    @mikep4869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been a core trader for a number of years. As per Warren B., I buy quality companies and hold forever. I am extremely interested in swing trading and created my trading plan. I have a fair amount in the account and need to do sizeable trades to keep liquidity moving. From your video, I am having trouble understanding how scaling your trades leads to failure? I would need to start with 1-trade per day at $10k per trade to keep 1/3 of the account moving. Finding the companies to trade is one thing, but when I need to scale to 3-trades per day (or bigger positions), I would need to find more. I feel I will be leaving a lot of cash on the sidelines (or in core trades which are very risky right now).

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gotta do what you feel is best.

  • @sergionesen8824
    @sergionesen8824 ปีที่แล้ว

    what broker do you use and platform for trading

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  ปีที่แล้ว

      Here ya go: claytrader.com/resources/

  • @displacedtexan6114
    @displacedtexan6114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question on risk management: most discuss never risking more than 1 or 2% of your account. Can you clarify if you mean never have your stop loss set below that % or never take a position with more than 1 or 2%? IE: $1,000 account no position should be more than $10/$20 or you can have a $100 position but stop loss should be set to ensure no more than $10/$20 is loss?

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you're interested in "talking stocks/trading in general", you are more than welcomed to join my private community - claytrader.com/team/

  • @nomad_grant
    @nomad_grant ปีที่แล้ว

    Was on a family vacation in Aruba in June. Decided to trade during the week for an hour or two premarket and then the first couple hours after the opening bell. I had been in the green for about 2 months. Started with ~2k and grew to around 7500. Didn't change a thing and then decided to get reckless with a few trades. Ended up blowing up my account because I decided to have faith in one too many trades that turned against me. No one to blame but myself. When you feel yourself start to have dollar signs in your eyes: logout, take a few hours/days/weeks/whatever you need, and just go over the pillars in your head. I'm on this video because I am finally ready to fund another small account. I always told myself I wouldn't make those mistakes, but here we are

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @lisahatch2649
    @lisahatch2649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't pulled the trigger yet to open a brokerage account as I am still in the education phase...have been for about 5 YEARS. I would love to join or start a finance and money education club where like minded people can meet and discuss ideas. I appreciate your videos. It helps. Clay, I am curious as to the average age of investors that follow you. I myself am a grandmother. I have been interested in money, growth, finance and investing since I was a child. Thank you for the content.

    • @christianpark1638
      @christianpark1638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If u can't start now, then for what reason would you make an account in the future? Seems like you have a good amount of knowledge in this niche. You should open an account as soon as you can. Without reflection upon action comes only knowledge without wisdom

    • @lisahatch2649
      @lisahatch2649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christianpark1638 cancer is what is keeping me from moving forward. Twice I have posed myself go take the next step and twice I have fought stage 4 cancer. I am trying to make the move to open a brokerage account. Waiting on a call from the broker.

    • @christianpark1638
      @christianpark1638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lisahatch2649 I wish for the best for you! I have no doubt you will be a successful trader!

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Lisa, I honestly have no idea what the "average" age is. All I can really say is that we have a variety of ages and that all are welcomed.

  • @imcracked4045
    @imcracked4045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im only investing $100-$500 in each of my positions. Im super new to trading so I just want to make sure im picking winners before I increase position sizing. Doing well so far, up 7% in a week. I even made close to a 70% return in 30 minutes swing trading a biotech IPO. Fingers crossed I can keep this momentum going and build confidence to take on larger and smarter positions

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @IB-mo2yh
    @IB-mo2yh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does having a career as an individual trader get lonely?
    What can one do to tackle that?
    Also,
    Is there a community where you can get in touch with other traders and make new friends?

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I offer a community here where I've made many friends claytrader.com/team/

    • @rc_s_rc
      @rc_s_rc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never even thought of how lonely that might get. But I imagine being a Trader would allow you a lot more time to spend with people you care about

  • @laseanwigginsbfcbasicfinan8649
    @laseanwigginsbfcbasicfinan8649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything you said is 100% true....all of it my friend trading 4 years now...went threw all of what u said

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing

  • @CanonPVS
    @CanonPVS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I loss 14k :/ but this time I’m coming stronger.

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I respect you for not giving up!

    • @TsarOfRuss
      @TsarOfRuss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bad money management and position sizing ??

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TsarOfRuss that'd be my guess

  • @sgold1132
    @sgold1132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clay this is by far the best lesson for new traders on TH-cam. I have been trading for about 4 months and have gone through all of these scenarios you mention. Luckily I have not blown up my account, just stuck spinning my wheels. Seems like I make a few good trades and then slowly lose my gains. A few things I have learned that really helps: #1 - never try to make back losses in the next trade. #2 - if you have a paper trading account, use it to your advantage. Try the cocky trades on your paper account, if you feel off psychologically trade for a day or 2 in you paper account to regain your confidence.

  • @dank9139
    @dank9139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A new rule I’ve come around to is to diversify your plays different companies in different sectors and even out the plays u play ex if you have a $500 account and see 5 good plays make sure each play has about $100 in the contracts if contracts are cheap buy more

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the thoughts.

  • @conniesuirofsorts2383
    @conniesuirofsorts2383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What trading platform do you use?

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here you go claytrader.com/resources/

  • @Derrick1981y
    @Derrick1981y 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! I'm bad to go green, then over trade and lose my profits. im working on that..

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it!

    • @Derrick1981y
      @Derrick1981y 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@claytrader thank you

    • @claytrader
      @claytrader  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Derrick1981y you're welcome

  • @dank9139
    @dank9139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started a year ago when I first turned 18 blew up my account was literally gambling my money coming bigger now learning TA