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Rules explained, contest tips, market recaps and platform updates from the TraderChamp team.
Using the leaderboard to learn from top playersThe leaderboards show more than names. A few ways to use them to improve your own picks.Contest Tips
Free contests vs coin contests: which to play firstBoth use the same rules. The difference is what you put in and what you can win.Contest Tips
How the lock at 09:25 ET worksPicks lock five minutes before the market opens. What you can change before that, and what happens after.Contest Tips
Five mistakes new players make in their first weekMost new players lose points to the same simple mistakes. Avoid these five and you start ahead.Strategies
Reading the open: what the first minutes can and cannot tell youThe first minutes of trading are loud. Here is why they are a weak guide for the rest of the day.Strategies
Defensive picks for nervous market daysWhen the market looks shaky, some sectors tend to hold up better. What “defensive” means and how to use it.Strategies
Earnings season: how to think about reporting daysCompany results can move a stock more in one day than in a normal month. A few points to consider before picking a reporting stock.Strategies
Why the most picked stocks are not always the best picksPopular picks are popular for a reason, but in a contest they rarely separate you from other players.Strategies
Playing a 1 vs 1 differently from a tournamentBeating one rival and finishing in the top places of a big field are different goals. Your picks can reflect that.Strategies
Three ways to build a five-stock lineupMomentum, balance or contrarian: three simple approaches, with what each one is good at.New guides and platform updates in your inbox.