Neil Johnson

The Evolution of Secure F

Kelly F, Optimal F, and Secure F are all money management strategies used by many traders. While the strategies may seem different, Optimal F and Secure F are actually evolutions of Kelly F. To better understand the strategies themselves, it is helpful ... Read >

An Overview of Fixed Percent Money Management

Fixed percent money management is a wonderful money management technique used by many traders with much success. As with all money management strategies, there are pros and cons, and not all money management strategies are suitable for all traders. This... Read >

Risk Management Tools

Risk management and money management are two things every trader should have as part of their trading plan. While they can be similar, it is important not to confuse risk management with money management. When incorporating risk management into a tradin... Read >

Incorporating Risk Management

You may have a risk management plan, and risk management tools, but do you actually know how to incorporate your risk management into your trading? There are several good techniques for incorporating your risk management strategies. By studying these tec... Read >

Guidelines for Money Management

There are so many money management strategies out there for traders that it is hard to know where to begin. Many traders choose a strategy at random without considering how that strategy will work with the other aspects of their trading. Here are a few ... Read >

Choosing A Money Management Strategy

Money management is one of the most important elements of trading for any successful trader. However, this is an aspect of trading that is often overlooked. Before you can incorporate a money management plan, you must evaluate your trading. These are t... Read >

10 Steps to Become a Trader

Traders, regardless of experience level, often ask the same question: Where do I go from here? If you find yourself asking this question, here are ten easy steps that will help you improve your trading and move to the next level. Here at Rockwell Tradin... Read >

The High Cost of "Free"

Who knew that "free" really meant "expensive"? That may seem like a contradiction, but day traders can easily find themselves in a situation where it turns out to be true. I teach a number of strategies that require software that displays tick charts. ... Read >

The $700 Billion Bailout Plan - A Good Idea?

We have all heard plenty of talk, both positive and negative, about the $700 billion bailout plan, and there are now rumors of similar plans in the works. The discussion dominated the recent election, and it continues to be a primary concern both on "Wall... Read >

How Many Markets Should You Trade?

Too often, I hear from traders who insist that they "specialize" in a single market. Although they may feel a sense of comfort and even mastery by trading exclusively in one market, this kind of approach is a serious mistake. As day traders, we are intere... Read >

Are Things as Bad as They Seem?

We have seen a number of dark days for stock markets all around the world in the past months. But how frightened should we be? Is the next Great Depression upon us? How can we distinguish a small crisis from a huge one? One way to deal with these question... Read >

A Day Trading Strategy with a 90% Winning Percentage?

Day traders cannot avoid losses. If anyone tries to sell you a system that has no losses, or even as little as 10% losses, you can be sure that they are unreliable. The fact is that traders engage in a very risky endeavor, and, even with the best plans, t... Read >

Day Trading and Pivot Points

I am frequently asked how to use pivot points in day trading. They can certainly be useful tools, but, by themselves, they are not a real trading system or strategy. If you know how to calculate pivot points, however, they can be a helpful source of infor... Read >

Stocks vs. Bonds: Differences and Risks

In the world of investments, you'll often hear about stocks and bonds. They are both feasible forms of investment. They allow you the opportunity to invest your money with a specific company or corporation with the possibility of future profits. But ho... Read >

A Few Tips For Day Trading the Stock Market

Day trading the stock market involves the rapid buying and selling of stocks on a day-to-day basis. This technique is used to secure quick profits from the constant changes in stock values, minute to minute, second to second. It is rare that a day trade... Read >