Trading Momentum

About this course

Momentum is one of the most studied market effects. Learn how to measure relative strength, trade breakouts with defined risk, size positions and recognize when momentum is fading.

What you will learn

• Measure relative strength across stocks and sectors
• Plan breakout entries with defined risk
• Size positions using volatility
• Recognize momentum exhaustion

1. Module 1

   Introduction

   2 lessons
   • Welcome to Trading MomentumVideo · 7 min · Free preview
   • Course Roadmap and Completion RequirementsWritten lesson · 5 min · Free preview

2. Module 2

   Core Principles

   2 lessons
   • What You Own When You Own a StockVideo · 7 min
   • How Orders and Exchanges WorkWritten lesson · 5 min

3. Module 3

   Market Structure

   2 lessons
   • Trends, Timeframes and Market CyclesVideo · 7 min
   • Support and ResistanceWritten lesson · 5 min

4. Module 4

   Financial Analysis

   2 lessons
   • Reading Financial StatementsVideo · 7 min
   • Relative StrengthWritten lesson · 5 min

5. Module 5

   Risk Management

   2 lessons
   • Position SizingVideo · 7 min
   • Stops and InvalidationWritten lesson · 5 min

6. Module 6

   Real-World Examples

   1 lessons
   • Example: Planning a Trade with Defined RiskVideo · 7 min

7. Module 7

   Case Study

   1 lessons
   • Case Study: A Year of Rules-Based InvestingCase study · 8 min

8. Module 8

   Final Assessment

   2 lessons
   • Final AssessmentQuiz · 3 min
   • Applied AssignmentAssignment · 6 min