Stocks To Trade
Jul. 9, 20257 min read

Trade Smarter Than 90% of the Newbies

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Written by Tim Bohen
Reviewed by Jeff Zananiri Fact-checked by Bryce Tuohey

We’ve had a whacky few days in the market due to headline noise, but it doesn’t matter to me…

As I’ve said over and over again, the big money can do what it wants because the quality day trade and penny stock setups just keep coming!

There’s always an opportunity if you’re prepared.

Speaking opportunities, have you heard about the huge one showing up every Monday?

I call it the Monday Setup, and it can move fast!

These are the kind of moves that could deliver more in one morning than most people see in a month!

Right now, we’re offering the Monday setup for just $7! 

That’s an 85% discount off the regular price.

This was originally a Memorial Day special, but the Setup became so popular that we kept the deal going.

It won’t be around forever though…

So, check out the Monday Setup ASAP in my video tutorial below.

You’ve probably heard this quote before: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today.”

The same goes for trading.

If you’ve never traded before, there’s no better time to start than now. 

The market is hot, and now is the best time to learn.

Remember, you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to begin.

But before you dive in headfirst, there’s something important we need to discuss.

Today, I’m giving you my top tips and techniques for getting the most out of commission-free brokers.

Honestly, I’m a little jealous.

Back when I started trading, commissions were brutal, especially if you had a small account…

I mean like $10 per trade in and out. That adds up fast.

But the game has changed, and almost every mainstream broker has dropped commissions. 

And while that’s awesome for you, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.

So let’s talk about how to profit from commission-free trading, and more importantly, what to watch out for.

Tip #1: Commission-Free Means A Better Way to Learn

Most new traders aren’t trying to make a million dollars a week… If you are, ask yourself if trading’s right for you.

You’re probably starting with a small $500 or a $1,000 account, and every dollar counts. 

You could make $100 on a solid trade, but if you’re paying $50 in commissions? That’s half your profit gone in an instant…

Unfortunately, that used to be my reality. 

But today, you can focus on learning, on recognizing patterns, managing risk, and executing plans, without bleeding cash in fees.

That’s a game-changer.

Tip #2: The Lazy Trader Boom Is Your Opportunity

Commission-free brokers have opened the floodgates to anyone who wants to trade.

Your dog, your grandma, you name it… Anyone!

But a lot of that new money in the market is lazy money (no offense to your dog or your grandma).

These traders aren’t journaling trades.

They’re not building watchlists.

They’re not attending one of our daily StocksToTrade webinars.

They’re rolling out of bed at noon, seeing a stock trending on Reddit, and clicking “Buy.”

This is how you gain your edge.

If you’re doing the work, building your process, and managing risk, you can take advantage of the inefficiencies created by these unprepared traders.

Wanna step up your game even more?

On July 16th and 17th at 12 pm ET, my colleague and expert trader, Tim Sykes, is hosting his virtual $100k Summer Summit.

He and his millionaire students will share their EXACT plans to make $100k this summer.

This is a 2-day live trading summit where they’re laying it all out in real-time…

Here’s what you’ll see over the two full days:

  • The exact tickers on their radar this summer, with specific price targets.
  • Entry and exit strategies for squeezing gains out of slower, choppier markets.
  • How to manage risk before a trade goes sideways.
  • How they’re adapting to current market conditions.
  • And the specific patterns that historically perform best in the summer months.

They’re not just talking theory… They’re showing you the setups, the plans, the execution.

Get ready to see exactly how they’re going to make this their most successful summer yet!

Grab your $100k Summer Summit spot below!

Tip #3: Understand the Real Cost of “Free”

Here’s where things get a little technical…

I’m talking about order flow.

Brokers like Robinhood don’t charge you commissions because they sell your orders to high-frequency traders. It’s called Payment for Order Flow (PFOF).

Some people call it front-running.

I wouldn’t go that far, but with this system, your fills could be slower and at slightly worse prices. 

It’s not the end of the world, but you need to understand how your broker makes money.

Because if you’re not paying for a product, you are the product.

Tip #4: Focus on Execution, Not Fancy Features

A commission-free broker won’t make or break your success…

But your process will.

What matters is:

  • Recognizing the setup.

  • Managing your risk.

  • Executing your plan.

Even if you’re paper trading, which I highly recommend for new traders, that repetition builds real mental muscle.

When you’ve got the system down, then you can size up, and even out of your free broker into something more robust.

In addition to a broker, every trader, new and seasoned, needs a great trading platform.

It should feature real-time data, a paper-trading environment, alerts, charting, technical indicators… And that’s just to start.

My top pick is StocksToTrade, and it does all of that and more. 

It has everything you need to stay ahead of the game, all in one place.

Get two weeks of both the STT platform and our Breaking News Chat service for $17.

Grab your 14-day StocksToTrade + Breaking News Chat trial today for only $17.

My Final Thoughts…

I love commission-free brokers for new traders. 

They remove a huge barrier to entry and let you focus on what really matters, which is learning.

So if you’re just starting out…

  • Don’t worry about missing a few cents on a fill.

  • Don’t worry about critics bashing your broker.

Instead…

  • Worry about your plan.

  • Worry about your discipline.

  • Worry about getting 1% better every day.

If you can do that, everything else will follow.

 

Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow. 

 

Tim Bohen

Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade

 

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