Free Trading Resources

A curated collection of free tools, educational content, and resources to help you become a better day trader. These are resources we actually use and recommend.


Free Trading Tools

Charting & Analysis

ToolDescriptionLink
TradingView (Free)Professional charting with limited featurestradingview.com{:target="_blank"}
FinvizStock screener and market visualizationfinviz.com{:target="_blank"}
BarchartOptions flow and market databarchart.com{:target="_blank"}
StockChartsTechnical analysis and chart patternsstockcharts.com{:target="_blank"}

Market Data & News

ToolDescriptionLink
Yahoo FinanceFree quotes, news, and basic chartsfinance.yahoo.com{:target="_blank"}
Investing.comEconomic calendar and real-time datainvesting.com{:target="_blank"}
MarketWatchMarket news and analysismarketwatch.com{:target="_blank"}
CBOE VIXOfficial VIX index datacboe.com/vix{:target="_blank"}

Economic Calendars

ToolDescriptionLink
Forex FactoryComprehensive economic calendarforexfactory.com{:target="_blank"}
EconodayEconomic event analysiseconoday.com{:target="_blank"}

For Beginners

BookAuthorWhy We Recommend It
Trading in the ZoneMark DouglasMaster trading psychology and discipline
A Beginner’s Guide to Day Trading OnlineToni TurnerSolid foundation for new day traders
How to Day Trade for a LivingAndrew AzizPractical strategies for retail traders

Technical Analysis

BookAuthorWhy We Recommend It
Technical Analysis of the Financial MarketsJohn MurphyThe bible of technical analysis
Japanese Candlestick Charting TechniquesSteve NisonMaster candlestick patterns
Encyclopedia of Chart PatternsThomas BulkowskiComprehensive pattern reference

Advanced Trading

BookAuthorWhy We Recommend It
Market WizardsJack SchwagerLearn from legendary traders
Reminiscences of a Stock OperatorEdwin LefevreTimeless trading wisdom
Quantitative TradingErnest ChanIntroduction to algorithmic trading

Options Trading

BookAuthorWhy We Recommend It
Options as a Strategic InvestmentLawrence McMillanComprehensive options reference
Option Volatility and PricingSheldon NatenbergUnderstanding options Greeks
The Options PlaybookBrian OverbyPractical options strategies

YouTube Channels for Traders

Day Trading Education

ChannelFocusWhy Watch
Humbled TraderDay trading, psychologyReal talk about trading struggles and wins
Warrior TradingDay trading strategiesDetailed trade breakdowns
ClayTraderTechnical analysisHonest perspective on day trading

Market Analysis

ChannelFocusWhy Watch
TastyliveOptions, market analysisFree daily market shows
The Chart GuysTechnical analysisDaily chart reviews
BenjaminMacro economicsEconomic context for trading

Trading Psychology

ChannelFocusWhy Watch
SMB CapitalProp trading educationProfessional trader insights
Traders4ACauseTrading communityGiving back while trading

Podcasts for Traders

PodcastHostFocus
Chat With TradersAaron FifieldInterviews with professional traders
The Investors PodcastPreston & StigValue investing and markets
Options Insider RadioMark LongoOptions strategies and analysis
Tastylive NetworkTom SosnoffOptions and active trading

Practice & Paper Trading

Before risking real money, practice with these paper trading options:

PlatformFeaturesBest For
Webull Paper TradingFull platform simulationTesting our ORB alerts
ThinkorSwim PaperMoneyAdvanced options simulationOptions strategy testing
TradingView Paper TradingChart-based simulationTechnical analysis practice

Our Tools

Want to know what we use? Check out our Recommended Trading Tools page for the specific brokers and platforms we trade with.


Community & Forums

CommunityDescription
r/DaytradingReddit community for day traders
r/optionsOptions trading discussions
Elite TraderActive trading forum
Trade2WinUK-based trading community

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