No Clue About Trading? Here's How You Get Started

The first thing a new trader should know is that trading isn’t about getting rich overnight—it’s about consistency, discipline, and risk management. The market doesn’t reward impulsive decisions or blind luck in the long run. Instead of chasing quick gains, focus on building a solid foundation: learn technical and fundamental analysis, develop a strategy with clear rules, and most importantly, manage your risk on every trade. Losses are part of the game, but controlling them is what keeps you in the game. Trading is a marathon, not a sprint—master patience, and success will follow.

In today’s email:

• I will be discussing how to get started with options trading.

• Market analysis on the stock that’s on my watchlist this coming week.

• Trending market news that’s been making waves.

TRADING

NO CLUE ABOUT TRADING? HERE’S HOW YOU GET STARTED

In 2019, I found myself at a crossroads. After running a business for over 10 years, I knew I needed to pivot, especially with the uncertainty that came with COVID. I had dabbled in the stock market before, but honestly, I had no clue how people were consistently making money—especially starting with small accounts.

That’s when I stumbled across an Instagram account promoting a course where mentees were turning $100 or less into 100% returns through options trading. I knew I had to figure this out. I took the leap, paid the $50 for the course—and it turned out to be the best $50 I’ve ever spent. That course opened my eyes to the power of options trading and set me on the path to building real income through the market.

How Do I Get Started?

Now that you know options exist, this is where the real fun begins. There are plenty of ways to approach the market—you can focus on long-term stock investments for growth, build a dividend portfolio to earn passive income, or even invest in bonds to collect steady interest. But here’s the thing: if you choose that route, you need to be thinking years ahead. Personally, I needed to pivot and start generating income immediately.

That’s where options come in. Most experienced traders use options not just for speculation but to hedge their long-term positions and generate income—whether the market is moving in their favor or not. With options, you can buy and sell contracts that increase in value based on market movements, depending on whether you’re trading calls or puts. The reason I recommend starting with options is simple: it’s one of the best ways to grow a small account while learning how the market really moves.

If you’re ready to take the next step, here’s what you need to do:

1️⃣ Open a brokerage account – I recommend Robinhood for beginners since it’s user-friendly and makes options trading accessible. Be sure to enable options trading in your settings.

2️⃣ Set up your charting software – Analyzing price action is key to making informed trades. The best tool for this, in my opinion, is TradingView—it’s hands down the most powerful and intuitive platform out there.

3️⃣ Stay locked in – You’re already on the right path by subscribing to this newsletter. I’ll be breaking trading down from my own journey, giving you real insights you won’t find in textbooks. In the next issue, I’ll cover everything you need to know about options trading. But in the meantime, check out my FREE options trading course on YouTube to start learning today!

Let’s get to it. 🚀 

MARKET ANALYSIS

Is it time for $AAPL to recover?

$AAPL: The Setup I’ve Been Waiting For

Apple ($AAPL) has been on my radar for a while, and last week, I finally took action. A few key things stood out that made this an opportunity I couldn’t ignore.

📌 Technical Levels That Caught My Attention:

• The week of March 10th, $AAPL hit a low of $208.42.

• The week of March 17th, it hit a low of $209.97.

Seeing price wick off the same level two weeks in a row was a clear signal—this was establishing a strong support base.

But I don’t just trade off technicals. I like when the technicals align with the fundamentals, and for Apple, it was only a matter of time before investors saw a buying opportunity.

📌 The Fundamental Backdrop:

• Apple beat earnings but still dropped from its $250 high, largely due to concerns around tariffs and supply chain risks tied to China. Given how much of their hardware production is based there, investors were hesitant.

• In the middle of all this, Apple announced a major shift—they’ll be manufacturing their own chips for iPhones, reducing reliance on Qualcomm. This move will boost profitability, but at the time, tariff concerns overshadowed the bullish catalyst.

• Now, with retaliatory tariffs set for April 2nd, the landscape is shifting. On top of that, the FOMC recently signaled two potential rate cuts, adding fuel to the market.

📌 Where We Go From Here:
The market is looking strong today, and $AAPL is making a move toward my first gap-fill target at $226.51.

🚀 Key Levels to Watch:

• The 200-day moving average (MA) at $224.26 is a key resistance. If we break above that, $AAPL could be setting up for a trending week.

Let’s see how this plays out—Apple might just be gearing up for a bigger move.

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