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You'll hear and see exactly why each educational alert is being called, with specific "how to" entry patterns revealed.
Much better than the "signal seller" approach that others use,
you'll value the alerts in Trading The Open because they're explained, so you'll know why they were placed.
This approach teaches you how to trade as you see the alerts placed and "deconstructed" in each live session.
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Learn how it works in every single live
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the Open live room session.
Includes new updated patterns to use.
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More than just alerts, you'll also see
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Simple to understand, you'll see why
each alert was placed, and how to
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markets for yourself to learn the patterns.
It's an unbeatable combination of
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you'll learn in each online event. Also learn how to scale in and out of positions.
Instantly see how to trade with Ken as you watch the charts,
see the alerts, and follow
each trade signal from start to finish. Seeing how an actual trader recognizes new trading entries in a safe real-time environment is a great way to learn.
What's your biggest trading challenge? Get answers with interactive Q&A during live realtime markets, to quickly sharpen your skills as you follow each day's educational live alerts. Get a powerful edge — with Trading the Open™.
See how to spot new breakout charts "in motion" at the open
Potentially improve your personal trade management skills
Discover exactly how an experienced trader "reads" the open
All traders who post comments here are invited to a special complimentary Live "Trading the Open"
preview event held February 23rd, 2012. Thanks to everyone for making it such a success!
February 22, 2012 11:41PM
"Would love to really work hard for 1 hr a day!" - M.C.
February 22, 2012 9:21PM
"I'd like to watch and learn how the pros trade in the real world. Of special interest for me is how to trade pre-market and first minutes of the day.
Thank you." - Oisys M.
February 22, 2012 8:00PM
"Ken, your live events are always interesting and informative. I expect this will be a good event." - Wayne J.
February 22, 2012 6:01PM
"Would like to see the criteria and the tools to scan for the stocks to trade, and of course, the rules for the setup and managing the trades." - M
February 22, 2012 4:17PM
"Thank you for the opportunity to watch and learn." - Leonardo D.
February 22, 2012 3:42PM
"I think doing a 'Live' trading room is the best idea. It let's you interact while trading. Very Good idea." - Rupert B.
February 22, 2012 3:27PM
"Please discuss gaps as well. Thanks." - Morris C.
February 22, 2012 3:23PM
"always have had trouble trading the open. usually trade afternoon sestion. interested in seeing how its done." - Lou V.
February 22, 2012 3:09PM
"Ken is doing the best job for years now. In the beginning with AAPL, AMZN, RMBS, GOOG - all the big ones. Ken ist a good teacher, a selfmade-champ. I watch from germany, so i can't do all the good ideas as fast. Ken and the Daytrading University are the best. The number one trader. You watch the best teacher around. Many thanks for the good work. Trade the market - with Ken you are on top. The videos are live and everything will be explained." - Hilde T.
February 22, 2012 3:03PM
"Watching a professional trade live must be an exceptional opportunity. Certainly you will learn from the trader's years of experience." - Keith G.
February 22, 2012 2:48PM
"Looking over the shoulder of a live trader is appealing" - Gary M.
February 22, 2012 2:12PM
"The open is where most novice traders take most loses. You need to understand this time of day and how to trade" - Bill K.
February 22, 2012 12:54PM
"This is valuable because it will open my eyes to a whole new world. 'til now it's been very hard trying to figure out how to trade the open myself, especially with gaps and fakeouts. I've read that there are many pros who trade the first hour lucratively." - Max N.
February 22, 2012 12:40PM
"I'm looking forward to seeing a pro do this live, it should be good!" - Ian D.
February 22, 2012 12:10PM
"Seeing is believing... I have always found observing a pro is much better than listening or reading about their methods. Watching the action and reaction will be very educational." - Bob T.
February 22, 2012 11:55AM
"I get to bbserve a professional trader explain his daily preparation, and the mechanics behind each trade." - Michael L.
February 22, 2012 11:48AM
"How do candle sticks play in your trading?" - Kevin P.
February 22, 2012 11:14AM
"I would like to see a pro trade the forex." - Bud H.
February 22, 2012 11:00AM
"I would like to watch you trade" - Sonny
February 22, 2012 10:54AM
"How to make some trades without commiting the whole day to it." - Bruce M.
February 22, 2012 10:53AM
"Really looking forward to finding out how your methods perform. Very interested, thanks for this." - Murray E.
February 22, 2012 10:46AM
" How does one establish entry points ?" - Jon K.
February 22, 2012 10:43AM
"generating a regular income when trading the open gyrations through your expert techniques" - James K.
February 22, 2012 10:36AM
"Let's have a trade off with you and (other trader). You're both great!" - Harry J.
February 22, 2012 5:34AM
"I have traded sporadically for a long time with indifferent results. I have never had any coaching. I believe a chance to follow your thinking & work will be very helpful to me. Thank you." - Jule P.
February 22, 2012 10:25AM
"Hi Ken, I'd be very interested in watching how you trade the open. Count me in!" - Jeff H.
February 22, 2012 10:24AM
"Ken is a very knowledgeable and energetic trader. The opening hour is very volatile and would like to see how its is done." - P.T.
February 22, 2012 5:34AM
"...Live trading with realtime charts could be awesome." - Jen L.
February 21, 2012 8:54PM
"Would like to know how to choose the right stocks to trade." - Elaine Y.
February 21, 2012 6:23PM
"i won't have to trade alone anymore and it will help my discipline." - Terry O.
February 21, 2012 6:09PM
"Your knowledge and enthusiasm are second to none" - Vincent C.
February 21, 2012 5:13PM
"I would be interested in learning how to recognise when MMs/HFTs are stop running and likely to reverse the market, and also how to use price action patterns to determine if/when to enter orders." - David C.
February 21, 2012 12:04PM
"Trading the open profitably sets the tone for the rest of the day. I look forward to seeing Ken's approach on capitalizing on these opportunities." - Tim H.
February 21, 2012 12:02PM
"I'm currently enrolled in the Breakout Mastery,ETF Mastery, and Day Trading Sucess Trading System...All are excellent.
I'm a trader that wants to trade the opening moves....Can't wait to see whats in store!" - Jim B.
February 21, 2012 11:52AM
"I look forward to seeing how you apply your latest trading techniques in a live session." - Barry S.
February 21, 2012 11:11AM
"What I like best about the idea of the new trading the open virtual trading room event is the live education given by a real active day trader. I am looking forward to being able to attend this trading the open session.." - Niki S.
February 21, 2012 6:05AM
" I'd like to see how you choose which stocks to monitor and how you enter and exit trades incl. what time-frame charts and what patterns you look for." - Nat H..
February 21, 2012 3:36AM
"It sounds intriguing and I would like to see for myself how trading the first hour can be profitable." - Amnon C.
February 21, 2012 3:29AM
" I like to see how professional traders trade the opening of the day. I usually see tips I can immediately try doing my own trading, and Ken will answer your questions. Been to any trading shows that your question got avoided?
Not here! Looking forward to joining you for "Trading the Open," Ken.." - JaniceLynn J.
February 21, 2012 12:14AM
"The opening hour is the easily the most profitable as well as most risky part of the trading day. It would be invaluable to have all the tools and knowledge to help reap the rewards and minimize the damage." - Jason W.
February 21, 2012 12:02AM
"Looking forward to learning from Ken again. Like the idea of learning to trade the open because of the minimal time required." - Cliff L.
February 20, 2012 10:04PM
" I'd like to know the trading strategies how to make winning trade at the market open" - Jake D.
February 20, 2012 9:52PM
"Been trading for a while and need someone to refine my entries and exits. Hope you can help with that." - Kathy M.
February 20, 2012 9:39PM
"Ken, nobody shares this knowledge the way you do. I always learn something new from your teaching." - David V.
February 20, 2012 5:57PM
"Looking forward to seeing your new tools and techniques to aid in the when and how to trade the open." - Bret H.
February 20, 2012 4:48PM
" I known ken for a long time almost 10 years, go back in time. He is a fascinating trader with amazing trading ...skills
without a doubt , he is one of the top 1% tactical traders in the world . With his trading the open virtual room you will
see ken decoding and ripping the charts like magic in real time with pinpoint accuracy, having back the virtual room trading the open will bring back the confidence for every trader to become A TRADING WARRIOR with a true honor,the best of the best." - Ashraf M.
Reply from Ken: Thanks, Ashraf, I appreciate the kind words. It's mostly just a matter of taking years to focus on one thing, then figuring out how to make it better, is how I developed my skills in trading. That's a "shortcut" I want to offer traders again with Trading the Open, is learning from both my lessons-learned as well as successes, to help traders shorten the learning curve with realtime training. Thanks for posting, good to hear from you.
February 20, 2012 4:35PM
"Want to make money in the first hour of trading then do other things and not sit behind a computer" - Linda K.
February 20, 2012 4:17PM
"Thank you Ken for some very helpful and illuminating ideas." - Mike H.
February 20, 2012 3:53PM
"Can't wait to see this in live mode.....never been to a live trading-room before !" - John S.
February 20, 2012 3:15PM
"I have subscribed to other chatrooms and it would be better to have audio explanations rather than plain stock tips" - Tom M.
February 20, 2012 3:06PM
"Ideal - getting confidence to make money in any market!" - Ruzena K.
February 20, 2012 3:04PM
"Will enjoy seeing how a pro interprets the opening and finds direction... always scary and fast, so this should be good to learn." - Mike G.
February 20, 2012 2:28PM
" brings it home for me to use in my daily strategy" - Franco S.
February 20, 2012 1:24PM
" I believe openning time is so important, that deserves special theme.....particulary considering importance of various types of opening gaps. I'm looking forward to get some valuable info about that" - Primoz R.
February 20, 2012 1:00PM
"Seeing (the experts in action) is believing. They are our teachers, coaches, and mentors. Talk is cheap, after education, only action and experience (and money) can produce results." - Morris R.
February 20, 2012 12:43PM
"I'm looking forward to learning how you trade the open and how you determine what stocks to trade." - Sandy L.
February 20, 2012 10:34AM
"Virtual = I Like It! Can't think of a better way to learn and profit!" - Carl C.
February 20, 2012 9:49AM
"I've lost confidence in successful trading. The open is so volatile that I distrust the rest of the day. If I could navigate the open I feel I might be able get my confidence back" - Hank
February 20, 2012 9:42AM
"Because you are a great trader and teacher, I'm looking forward to see how to trade the open by a great professional. Looking forward to developing skills. Thank you." - Ramona H.
February 20, 2012 9:31AM
"I like best in "Trading the Open" to learn the professional approach of day/gap trading preparation and self-disciplinary execution of everyday trading plan including chart patterns, position allocation, risk and money management." - Joe PR.
Reply from Ken: Hi Joe, good list there of things to cover, I agree — all are important, and I cover those in the Trading the Open sessions.
February 20, 2012 7:49AM
"Hi Ken, can't wait to see you at the open!" - Kathy M.
February 20, 2012 3:39AM
"Always looking for new techniques to improve my trading and become a more successful trader" - Donald G.
February 20, 2012 2:32AM
"This is a good opportunity to see trading in real time by a real trader." - Marty S.
February 20, 2012 1:45AM
"The opening for me is just too hard to manage. I would like to see how a professional, like yourself Ken who has mastered the game for many years, handles the opening." - Julie M.
February 19, 2012 11:19PM
"Because you are an accomplished professional capable of showing an aspiring trader like me a quantifiable manner to exploit the myriad of trading opportunities avaialble "at the open" of a new trading session." - Steve L.
February 19, 2012 10:40PM
"theory is one thing, actual trading is another, the real thing." - Fay U.
February 19, 2012 10:16PM
" Trading the open can be lucrative and not spending hours wating for a set up to manifest it's self is also a bonus. I would like to get in and out of a trade and get on with the rest of my day. I don't want to spend long hours watching charts. Trading the open sounds good to me." - Marsha S.
February 19, 2012 10:10PM
"Always learning from you a lot! Looking forward to "Trading the Open" session" - Linda K.
February 19, 2012 9:55PM
"With your new tactics: At last maybe I will be winning my trades!" - Beb I.
February 19, 2012 8:45PM
"trading the open could free up a lot of time for me the rest of the day" - Todd C.
February 19, 2012 8:31PM
" I highly anticipate being taught great strategies on generating daily cash flow from the stock market" - D.H.
February 19, 2012 7:32PM
"I see that best chances for profiting is at the open.But very little literature / guidance is available .Hence hope , this will be most valuable occasion." - Gopalan N.
February 19, 2012 7:32PM
"The open is where most of the best moves occur - but it's hard to know which ones will be reversals & which ones will turn into tradable trends - so yes, I would really love to see how it's done properly!" - Mara
February 19, 2012 7:21PM
"learn how to make money trading" - Bill B.
February 19, 2012 7:16PM
"Learning when to fade the gap or go with the gap." - Phil M.
February 19, 2012 7:14PM
"Personally I prefer to trade false breakouts, i.e in a trend up day, i'd like to see a false break below the opening range, attempting to close a gap open, that reverse without closing the gap and continues to break above the opening range and to new highs" - Stan R.
February 19, 2012 6:48PM
"Simply love your approach to trading. Your methodology is always clear." - Raja
February 19, 2012 6:14PM
" to be right there where the action is and getting confidence by seeing results." - Erika W.
February 19, 2012 5:49PM
"Learned a lot from previous webinars and DVDs. Want to keep going!" - JPM.
February 19, 2012 5:28PM
"Would love to see how you determine which way the explosion will go" - Dee T.
February 19, 2012 4:58PM
"I want to learn to trade to make some money. I like that best." - Linda K.
Reply from Ken: +1. ^ this. Great answer -- thanks, Linda. And you bring up a good point; which is, we trade to make money as the main goal. Having an intense focus on the "money getting" part of trading as the goal, using what I call the "P&L indicator" is the most important part of learning how to actually trade. My dollars up vs down in a trade is the single most important indicator. Problem for a lot of traders is, they focus too much on chart pattern s/r levels and not enough on $+ vs $- P&Ls. "It's all about the money". Always will be. Thanks - see you in the session.
February 19, 2012 4:47PM
"I've learned a great deal from your previous courses that I had purchased" - Tom M.
Reply from Ken: Thanks, Tom — much appreciated. Glad to hear they have been helpful. Welcome aboard.
February 19, 2012 4:42PM
"The best thing about the live trading room idea is learning a routine and approach for mastering trades during the most volatile time of day" - Patsy G.
February 19, 2012 4:39PM
"Ken, you are a great trade, and honest, and i know that trading the open, can give good low risk high profit setups" - D.S.
February 19, 2012 4:33PM
"Thank you for sharing. I'm looking forward to your training." - Brev
February 19, 2012 4:21PM
"Any webinar featuring Ken Calhoun is certain to gain some new nuggets to help improve out trading. His a mine of information that never runs out" - Ted L.
February 19, 2012 3:54PM
"The best way to acquire a skill is by practicing it alongside a mentor. Thank you, Ken, for your initiative" - Silvia R.
February 19, 2012 3:26PM
"After gaining confidence from your cup strategy, the opening action is of great interest." - D.F.
February 19, 2012 3:08PM
"I am looking forward to learning how to play the opening gaps. I am sure this webinar will be informative." - Jeff G.
February 19, 2012 2:55PM
"A time of expectation and anticipation - which way to go - your webinars are always full of learning" - Chris B.
Reply from Ken: Hi Chris, I appreciate that... it's great to hear the webinars are of value... see you in the Trading the Open event.
February 19, 2012 2:36PM
"I love to trade the open, but inconsistent to date. looking forward to new ideas. Thanks!" - Jan E.
February 19, 2012 2:32PM
"Thanks, so much, for the opportunity to learn more from you." - Tom C.
February 19, 2012 2:34PM
"What do I like best? Making good money in a consistent way of course!" - Ingvar
February 19, 2012 2:29PM
"It's great to see trading from the right hand of the screen as opposed to trading hypotheticals from historical data.Anyone can trade historical data. Real time price action is what it is all about, no ifs and no buts." - Steve S.
February 19, 2012 1:56PM
"It's so amazing to see the video you did with P.Bain . It will even be more exciting to see how much you can do in just one hour in this upcoming event." - Churchill O.
February 19, 2012 2:19PM
"How do you choose which stocks are most likely to explode during the opening?" - Mario
February 19, 2012 1:56PM
"Yours is always amazing practical coaching of financial market." - Umaru S.
February 19, 2012 1:55PM
"Looking forward to it' the last one on gaps was great" - Ron R.
Reply from Ken: Nice to know it was useful, Ron - thanks. My "How to Trade Gaps" series was one of my more popular ones; I think because a lot of traders have been taught incorrectly to fade the gaps, instead of learning the specific patterns for trading gap continuation plays. Welcome to Trading the Open. By the way I will be offering the gap series again later this year, with updated new strategies.
February 19, 2012 1:52PM
"Ken is always coming up with good ideas" - Jeff E.
February 19, 2012 1:51PM
"I like to watch the the composition of the first 3, 5-mimnute bars that create the first 15 minute bar. The nature of that sustained early weakness or strength, can often give good insight how that stock will trade for the rest of the day." - Alan P.
February 19, 2012 1:34PM
"Live trading brings you and your expertise to my trading room. You're with me in the trade. Thanks" - Jim G.
February 19, 2012 1:33PM
"looking for techniques in fast moving markets" - Bruce J.
February 19, 2012 1:30PM
" Hi Ken,
Thank's for your generous offer. I really hope to learn something that works. I hope that one day your trader's expertise will help me to become a successeful trader as well.
Sincerely yours" - Victor F.
February 19, 2012 1:24PM
"Thank you Ken for this great opportunity to learn from you. You are really a member of the master class in business." - Jorge M.
February 19, 2012 1:21PM
"trading is the most important because it hwlp you get the direction of the matket. it will be good to learn this skill." - Ola A.
February 19, 2012 1:13PM
" Hello.
I already appreciated a previous Webinar where Ken took
part in and am now looking forward to get the chance to learn
how to improve my trading" - Clivia B.
February 19, 2012 1:13PM
"doing practical with live trading is the best way" - Dev P.
February 19, 2012 1:10PM
"I do wonder how you handle the "emotional actions/reactions of the first 30 minutes of the opening." - Giora Z.
February 19, 2012 1:09PM
"how to ind a good stock for DT and set entry /exit point" - Jian X.
February 18, 2012 10:44PM
"Ken, I was in your live trading room back in 2005. I learned how to setup esignal quote pages with stock candidates organized by sectors and use price alerts to quickly see opening gaps without having to watch 30 charts.
I learned how to use the time&sales window to anticipate price exhaustion. These lessons have served me well and I'm looking forward to see the refinements and new methodologies you've developed." - Alex M.
Reply from Ken: Hi Alex, welcome back! I'm glad to see longtime loyal traders like yourself who've found value in what I've trained from years ago, returning once again. There's lots of new strategies to cover in today's markets, with updated entry & exit signals to use, and more... good to see you again.
February 18, 2012 10:31PM
"I am looking forward to see how a real Pro trades the fast paced first hour (especially the first 30-45 minutes). It will be great to see both day and swing trading setups and discipline... Very exciting !" - Kate X.
February 18, 2012 10:00PM
"The open with wide ranges is very tricky, but can be very profitable. Let' s see how you manage the risk vs. reward." - Gary R.
February 18, 2012 8:25PM
"I'm always learning and attending this live, you can always learn something new." - Max H.
February 18, 2012 7:18PM
"would like to see your method in action. thanks" - J.M.
February 18, 2012 5:34PM
"This sound great. Let's get ready to swing." - Noel L.
February 18, 2012 4:58PM
"Cannot wait to see your ES methods at market open." - Pradipkumar P.
February 18, 2012 4:01PM
"I have traded the open using a 1, 3 or 15 minutes opening range brake out without consistent result. I think Ken will address some of the pitfalls of the open and offer good advices, as usual." - Gilles B.
February 18, 2012 2:20PM
"Want to see how do it live and learn from it." - SV
February 18, 2012 2:07PM
"Thanks Ken for all your support. I am highly intersted in what you are doing here. I am enjoying the cup break out setups...thanks...God bless you!" - Nausting N.
February 18, 2012 1:24PM
"A picture is worth a thousand words and being able to see the opening hour live would be priceless." - Jerome B.
February 18, 2012 10:08AM
"Always looking forward to what you have to say" - Roger B.
February 18, 2012 9:44AM
"Ken as usual us right on target with this strategy" - TR J.
February 18, 2012 5:38AM
"looks like something you need to know" - Neal Y.
February 18, 2012 5:21AM
"Seeing Ken trading the open might give a sense of confidence and security to my own trading the open" - Keat L.
February 18, 2012 4:54AM
"Wow. It is great to be able to see a Professional Trades real time in the new trading room." - Law SP
February 18, 2012 4:41AM
"(I would) like alerts with explain about Forex" - Haim A.
February 18, 2012 4:30AM
"Your webinairs have been excellent in helping me expand my trading beyond just stocks, thanks" - Chad C.
February 18, 2012 4:02AM
"Live trading is always so much more helpful than those replay webinars, and the open is the best time to trade." - Blair D.
February 18, 2012 3:27AM
" It is always a tremendous opprtunity to be able to listen to the best instructor in the trading world !" - Cesar J.
February 18, 2012 2:17AM
"I hope this is priced reasonably, it sounds like a good day trading strategy. Spotting high probability entries is really difficult, so I'd like to see this in action." - Mike T.
Reply from Ken: Hi Mike, of course. My training is always priced reasonably. And because there's no monthly fees, this is more trader-friendly "a la carte" type model, with very reasonable pricing (under a few hundred for most multi-day training sessions), to overdeliver on value and quality.
February 18, 2012 2:15AM
"Thank you for this opportunity to get in touch with your trading approach" - Alvaro E.
February 18, 2012 1:36AM
"Another great oppourtunity to learn from Ken. Looking forward to it." - Christopher E.
February 18, 2012 12:31AM
"it will be great to see a pro show us how to really trade the open" - Lester
February 18, 2012 12:12AM
" I have watched webinars from other "experts", but the only one I have seen which seemed both honest and experienced was yours. I look forward to participating.
Thanks for taking the time." - Bernard S.
Reply from Ken: Hi Bernard, Thank You! Comments like yours are what 'makes my day' as a trader, and trainer of traders. My role model is my colleague Brian Tracy, who is the world's best teacher, in my opinion. His authenticity, integrity, competency and professionalism is who I admire most, so I model my training business after what I've learned from Brian, for "doing it right". Brian was kind enough to do two interviews with me, I highly recommend all of his training as well, for personal success. And you're welcome, I'm glad to make the time to help traders see how this is done.
February 17, 2012 11:35PM
"Ken your energy is great. I like your quick responses to the live market through right preparation. You cut through the noise and laser focus us on just what we need to be sucessful in the Markets. Thanks for your example" - Nick C.
February 17, 2012 11:15PM
"everything goes so fast in daytrading more you knows better you can do" - Francois C.
Reply from Ken: Hi Francois, that's how I used to day trade as well, back in the late 1990s, during the NASDAQ bubble. Edge of the chair, finger on mouse button, very quickly scanning — and missing many great trade setups. Over the years I've found it's much more relaxed to day trade if you do most of your work on setting alerts well ahead of the market open (I will use buy-stop orders in my IB and Fidelity accounts, for example).
This makes it a) less stressful and b) easier to get in on breakouts without being in a "scramble during the open" mode. It's a big strategic shift; setting alerts starting 8:30, so by the time the opening bell rings, you're alread 80%+ prepared for the open. Agree with you about knowing as much as you can, so follow premarket futures and gap plays before the 9:30am open.
February 17, 2012 11:11PM
" I look foward to learning how to spot the best stocks within the 1st hour of trading where most of the day's money is made." - Marc P.
February 17, 2012 9:39PM
"Ken, I think this is a great opportunity to see how a professional trader like you handle the open. Look forward to join the webinar." - Iwan
February 17, 2012 9:34PM
"I wonder if there is a formula for making money at the open--or is it all art?" - Bill W.
Reply from Ken: Hi Bill, it's all science, all numbers, metrics, and most of all, PROCESS. A step by step series of patterns and signals to check. See this day trading flowchart (this one is for stocks, updated from my original 2001 one I created; it's been downloaded thousands of times), for an example of the thought process that I like to use. It's a series of small decisions you make each morning for trading. Good question.
February 17, 2012 8:43PM
"Looking forward to capitalize on the hoops at opening, over-corrections." - Elias
February 17, 2012 8:40PM
"I haven't been active at the open because of all the confusion. I look forward to your insight on how to view it." - Mike H.
February 17, 2012 8:01PM
" I am a beginner in trading , but understand that chances for profiting is highest at the open.But I don't know any method to trade the open. Hope this program will help me in this respect.." - Gopalan N.
February 17, 2012 7:51PM
" I've read an endless number of books and articles about trading the open. But nearly every day it's different.
Sometimes stop running is going on first, sometimes a "normal book-like behaviour", sometimes a run up or down without pullbacks and so on. Some times different time frames help, some times not at all..." - Juergen H.
Reply from Ken: Hi Juergen - thanks; one of the main points is that a lot of people who write books and try and teach about trading the open hour aren't even real traders, so they publish wrong information. There's dozens of potentially lucrative patterns for day and swing trading during the opening hour. The key is to learn the right way to trade the open. I personally avoid the first 5-8 minutes, and trade within the 8-10 minute runs that occur 9:40-9:50, 9:50-10am, 10am-10:10 and so on. For swing trading, there's specific technical filters to use that simplify the open range entries significantly; I'll show how it works in Trading the Open, as I did for years previously. It's very encouraging, once you see how.
February 17, 2012 7:41PM
"More good information coming up! Please keep these Webinars coming." - Charles E.
February 17, 2012 7:13PM
"Ken, I'm looking forward to learning how to read the open better. To predict if the morning surge will keep going. When to jump in but especially when it's time to get out of that day or swing position. I always seem to set my stop outs at the pivot point and watch the stock recover without me especially in the first 30-45 minutes." - Scott T.
February 17, 2012 6:48PM
"Kens webinars are informative and instructive in a practical useable fashion." - Frank P.
February 17, 2012 6:18PM
"It'll be beneficial to see what you're looking for in the market at the open. The first hour seems to go too quickly" - Dave H.
February 17, 2012 5:48PM
" I like how you teach us to make small trades to make consistent profits.The simplicity of just watching price, volume, and market internals without all the other indicators thatalways lead me to freeze and do nothing" - Sherri
February 17, 2012 5:19PM
"Ken always gives invaluable tips on early morning trading. The use of the TRIN has been particularly useful to me, and I want to learn how to integrate it even better with his other techniques." - Shirley R.
February 17, 2012 5:08M
"It would be interesting to see pro vs. pro at the opening" - Steve C.
February 17, 2012 4:50PM
"Ken, thanks for offering to show how to trade new day at the Open in the market." - Hube S.
February 17, 2012 4:37PM
"Getting ready to open an account and can"t think of a better way to start it out with your guidance.Thank you for all you"ve done to help traders succeed in a tough business and look forward to what you"ll come up with next. Follower for a couple of years now and this looks very promising.Thanks." - Gordon M.
February 17, 2012 4:33PM
"I am looking forward to it. The proof is in the..." - Surafel W.
February 17, 2012 4:31PM
"Whatever you do learn from Ken! He is very good at trading and you will learn alot from him. I am looking foward to Trading the Open." - Perry S.
February 17, 2012 3:01PM
"I like the confidence you exude while giving instruction - you know exactly what to do without waffling." - Russ W.
February 17, 2012 1:09PM
"Seeing is believing. I will believe it when I see it." - Tom R.
Reply from Ken: Hi Tom - then get ready to be a believer... you'll see how good my live calls are. By the way I agree with you, actions speak louder than words (and I believe that most people in the trading industry are bs... I'm not). I'm the real thing. See the difference for yourself.
February 17, 2012 1:09PM
"I have been following your techniques for a while and would love to have a first hand look at your trading style." - Morty R.
February 17, 2012 1:04PM
"This is a another great opportunity to learn from a pro." - Maria K.
February 17, 2012 12:53PM
"Looking forward to viewing your live trading room" - Wayne F.
February 17, 2012 12:22PM
"Being able to watch and listen to Ken's actual thought processes involving specific trades is invaluable" - Phillip B.
Reply from Ken: Thanks, Phillip, I appreciate the vote of confidence... I know you've been to many of my earlier events; this one will be valuable as well.. I look forward to seeing you and all the other traders in Trading the Open. Welcome aboard.
February 17, 2012 12:16PM
"Learning the opens, whether it gaps or not, and trading the news from an active trader can only help one to be successful!" - Harley B.
February 17, 2012 12:05PM
"I enjoyed your webinar, this looks good." - Gerry S.
February 17, 2012 11:58AM
"Thanks for the opportunity to watch you trading life!" - Boris T.
February 17, 2012 11:53AM
"Looking forward to see the Master Trader at work and learn new ideas and setups" - Frank K.
February 17, 2012 10:48AM
"You can't beat the value of this!" - CJ
February 17, 2012 10:36AM
"Ken, I am very interested in this product and seeing your thought process in live action. As a a trader that periodically gets caught in bad trades and struggles to minimize the loss or wait for the rebound, it will be nice to see your discipline in live action." - Tyler
February 17, 2012 3:07AM
"I am so looking forward to seeing a Master at work. As a student of Steve Nison I have heard Steve talk about your expertise on intraday trading. Can hardly wait till next Thursday. Kindest Regards from scotland," - Jim A.
February 17, 2012 9:24AM
"Ken always delivers- the opportunity to learn from a pro is priceless- the alternative is VERY expensive." - Harold H.
February 17, 2012 8:03AM
"The open is the time of day when there is most opportunity. Sounds like Ken has some good tools to make the most out of this time of day." - Lee T.
February 17, 2012 8:49AM
"What I like best is it gives me more flexibility and more options to trade different vehicles different ways." - Roger B.
February 17, 2012 4:28AM
"To see someone act in real time, to hear the argument and follow the movement after the decision is probably the best way to learn new knowledge." - Owe F.
February 17, 2012 3:07AM
"Thank You Ken for opening our eyes to, how real professional trader operates!" - Juha N.
February 17, 2012 3:01AM
"Can't wait to see what you have to say about trading the open" - Darren S.
February 17, 2012 2:40AM
" I would like to see How you call your entries and exits in advance in a fast moving stocks." - Sudhakar M.
February 17, 2012 2:12AM
"I'm looking forward to watching what you do in a live environment. I seem to be able to catch on quicker that way. Thanks for the opportunity." - John D.
February 17, 2012 1:27AM
"I am really excited to see live trading!" - Kan H.
February 17, 2012 12:52AM
"I have followed your coaching via emails and webinars
3 years already. I wish to learn more regarding swing trading in "Trading the open" event" - Danny C.
February 17, 2012 12:41AM
"The first hour can be full of land mines - to learn from Ken how to navigate the open will be key" - Ken B.
February 17, 2012 12:30AM
"I will enjoy recieving your comments as you are a real trader." - Larry G.
February 16, 2012 11:37PM
"Its very helpful to see Ken's approach to pick the instrument for trading and to setting entries and stop loss prior to the market opens." - Simon Y.
February 16, 2012 10:03PM
"Swing trading works best for my time schedule and I like learning from the best" - Dave D.
Reply from Ken: Hi Dave, thanks — I've designed the new Trading the Open room to be ideal for both swing and day trading, since roughly half my traders are swing traders. You'll get alerts and interactive live training that are ideal for both trading styles... I'll see you in the live room.
February 16, 2012 10:03PM
"i have been very interested to learn this topic and ken is the best pro to teach it." - Tom N.
February 16, 2012 10:02PM
"A Real trade room with a real trader. What a breath of fresh air. Thanks Ken for providing the only real solution for the small retail trader. I cannot wait for it! Please sign me up" - Patrick L.
February 16, 2012 8:55PM
"...this would be invaluable education!" - Xenia H.
February 16, 2012 8:18PM
" In the Step-by-Step Trading, I would be interested to see the use of OCO Option orders contingency to stock price hitting projected target or exit." - Haichow C.
February 16, 2012 7:36PM
"you can learn alot more live action and learn alot faster." - Art J.
February 16, 2012 6:33PM
" It's always a plus to see how professional traders approach this time frame." - Hanns H.
February 16, 2012 5:54PM
"The open can be very volatile and yet very rewarding - it will be great to see how an expert trades it !" - Peter H.
Reply from Ken: Hi Peter; yes you're correct about that on both counts... getting the first major 2-day high breakout captured live is the single best intraday and swing trading entry play. With the examples in Trading the Open, traders will see dozens of these illustrated in real time as I make the live calls, set the alerts, and help coach traders from start to finish through the live breakouts in progress. It'll be very useful, and for many, their first look at how to actually trade live markets. See you in the live room!
February 16, 2012 5:42PM
"I like to have the chance to see how a real expert reacts and takes decissions in different situations. Thank you very much" - Salvador D.
February 16, 2012 5:31PM
"It is a great way to watch a professional trader ply his trade and teach you along the way.." - Bill H.
February 16, 2012 5:30PM
"sound great seeing a pro at work" - Bob S.
February 16, 2012 5:12PM
" In my opinion the first hour is very volatile and it will be interesting to see how you trade this when the market tries to find it highs and lows for the day and is adjusting to the news that happpened since closing the day before" - Karin D.
February 16, 2012 4:27PM
"he idea of having access to the thought processes of your own online trading mentor in the form of somebody of Kens' reputation......awesome." - Don W.
February 16, 2012 4:50PM
"Trading in a live room brings your expertise to my office. Thanks for the opportunity." - Jim G.
February 16, 2012 4:27PM
"Sitting with experience at the volatile open can keep you on track." - Stephen C.
February 16, 2012 4:19PM
"Heard about your work through courses I have taken online from Steve Nison. Wanted to thank you for sending that link to your Day Trading Flow Chart. Very helpful. Looking forward to learning more about the art of tape reading." - Peter M.
Reply from Ken: Hi Peter, you're very welcome; glad to hear the flow chart was helpful (I've got more tools for traders ahead, included with Trading the Open). And yes, the best way to learn tape reading is from me, during live markets, we'll be doing a Lot of tape reading "walkthroughs" with live breakouts.
February 16, 2012 4:07PM
"What an incredible opportunity...A chance to watch a professional...Count me in, Ken, and Thanks." - Dale H.
February 16, 2012 3:53PM
" I've studied with you for years and have taken courses and have learned lots from you Ken! ...Thanks tons Ken!" - Vincent C.
February 16, 2012 3:19PM
"Learning from someone who actually trades has greater value than some black box" - Joe N.
Reply from Ken: Right, Joe -- there's no shortcuts, otherwise black-box software peddlers would use their black box software to trade and make a fortune (instead of selling it, at curiously overpriced rates). Real trading is hard work, like everything else worth doing. Welcome to the live room.
February 16, 2012 3:11PM
" want to learn to swing trade, so seeing how Ken does it will probably not get any better." - Ross M.
February 16, 2012 3:05PM
" live trading is the only way to learn" - Glenn S.
February 16, 2012 3:03PM
"The real time trading is the most powerful experience for the trader to learn from!" - Dan G.
Reply from Ken: You are right, Dan. The key is learning what patterns and techniques to use first, then be able to Take Action and pull the trigger on the best-odds trading setups as they occur. With Trading the Open, my goal is to help traders make improvements to both their technical trading skills as well as TIMING skills, which can best be shown "how to trade" during live markets (for intraday trading at least).
February 16, 2012 2:58PM
"Am interested to see if/how gap opens might influence the direction for the day" - Russ W.
Reply from Ken: Hi Russ, absolutely — trading gaps correctly is one of my favorite trading strategies, and we'll look at gaps in stocks, etfs and emini/ES micro- and large-gaps for setting entries. Though there's no daily gaps in Forex pairs, I'll also show how to spot high-volatility directional plays in those as well, so there's something for all types of traders. Gaps are great, when traded correctly (minor gap continuations traded in-trend, major gaps with bracket trades set outside immediate s/r levels).
February 16, 2012 2:56PM
"It is great to watch you trade the way you teach. Thanks." - Tom G.
February 16, 2012 2:56PM
"trading gaps are a good way to master the market. the question is which market?" - Eli B.
February 16, 2012 2:51PM
"The thing I like Best about the idea of the Trading the Open Live Room is seeing how to apply proper execution on the right edge of the chart." - Ed B.
February 16, 2012 2:47PM
"Nothing better than to watch Ken Trade live and to see exactly how he enters and manages a trade real time"
- Joel A.
February 16, 2012 2:46PM
"i have been looking on trading the market open strategies , i believe this is the one i need!" - Johnny
February 16, 2012 2:43PM
"I would really like to learn swing trading....most of the trading activity seems to be at the opening or the close.
Learning to catch the move at the opening would add one more item to my trading plan.....time of entry." - Jean J.
Reply from Ken: Hi Jean, thanks for writing in — you bring up a good observation about swing trading. Getting in to a swing trade at the best price during the open of the market is a very useful skill for swing traders; I show exactly how to set both initial and scale-in entries for swing trades (in addition to trade management, where specifically to set stops, with live charts) and more. I'll see you in Trading the Open... and feel free to ask me about any swing trading setups during the live market session.
February 16, 2012 2:31PM
"Most intraday profits can be made in the first 45 minutes - I need to
understand how to trade this time period better." - Bud S.
February 16, 2012 2:30PM
"Dear Ken,
Trading the Open underscores two important concepts.
Preparation - having a focus list; using technology to help you trading; being fast and decisive. Focus - rather than staring at a screen all day, trading the open lets you focus your attention to perform the very best.
Please add me to the list for your next presentation.
Thanks" - Martin K.
Reply from Ken: Hi Martin, you bring up an excellent point, which is being both focused and decisive. Trouble is, for a lot of traders they haven't been taught, from the "voice of experience", how to weed out the great trading setups from the "meh" /so-so ones. In Trading the Open, we go over dozens of charts together AS they're breaking out, to fine tune entries and exits as a team... I'll see you at the live room session; thanks for posting.
February 16, 2012 2:28PM
"First hour trading can be very beneficial if you know what to do. So with the right guide you can learn and execute the right trade (with the right money management). I’m looking forward to learn more on placing orders and stops for futures (like ES) from you." - Ron
February 16, 2012 2:27PM
"Sounds like another trading tool whick Ken is offering to make his clintele more efficient traders....count me in." - Larry D.
February 16, 2012 2:25PM
"I studied at day trading university back in 2004 and I loved it." - D.A.
February 16, 2012 2:04PM
"What I like best about the idea of a live trading room with Ken is watching how to make trading decisions at the open in real-time. I know many traders who avoid the first half hour or hour of trading because they feel there's too much risk. But I think there are setups that can be traded in the first hour and I think Ken has some methods to do that." - Shaun T.
Reply from Ken: Hey Shaun, thanks -- and you're right, there's no substitute for seeing trade setups in REAL time markets, explained step by step by an actual trader, to help you. And the first half hour is often the best time to initialte new trades (though I usually wait til 9:35, skipping the first 5 minutes since that's when MOO/ market on open orders are being cleared, which can make for a few wild minutes).
February 16, 2012 2:03PM
"Thank you Ken for your brilliant assistance with the market." - R.N.
February 16, 2012 10:12AM
"Trading the open offers so many opportunities, just as long as you're on the right side!" - Isabel C.
February 16, 2012 10:04AM
"what i want the most is see a REAL TRADER in action.. not a vendor or other marketing guy.. and you bring proof of your trading...like your straight shooter style ken!" - Fred G.
Reply from Ken: Hi Fred, thanks for the kind words... agree. Most of the trading vendors are phony "posers" and can't prove they actually trade, recently, like I do (see the 16-point NFLX swing trading win from January 10, 2012, recently). There's a difference between "chart-talking fakes" (99% of the trading vendors) and real traders. One of the advantages of Trading the Open is that traders will work with me personally for Q&A plus alerts. See you there.
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