I look the largest % gainers using Interactive Brokers in house screen, same with Sure Trader. I also use finviz. With STT, first thing in the morning I have volume set for 10,000 on stocks priced between $1 and $20 and an 8% move. When the market opens I change the volume parameter to 500,000 and then 1,000,000.

thank you @Turbobob much appreciate it

Thanks Bob

Thanks Bob

Thanks Bob. Another very clear explanation just like TG. As they say, trading is 20% technical analysis and 80% psychological. Being a black/white personality type I have found it very hard to pull the trigger on long positions. I am hopeful your watch lists where you set price targets will give me that extra bit of confidence to pull the trigger on long positions.

It is just a ratio that is found by dividing the reported short interest by the 100 day average volume. If only shorts were buying and the all covered that is how many days it would take them to cover. A number less than 5 probably won't have much influence. 5-10 and a catalyst should add momentum to the move. Greater than 10 and a catalyst - let the fireworks begin!

Kenji - Yes, but that and the soft makrets made me more quicker to sell. Except for the last piece which I had taken most of the risk out so I let it run.

Thanks Bob

You should teach a thing or two to my future GF , ahahah , keep it going!

Jane, what are you using for papertrading?

Keep up the good work @AirplaneJane I just joined yesterday. Hopefully will follow in your footsteps :)

@fsubrandon thank you. Just study hard and try to follow the rules from the beginning

TMST was up on earnings. Always check the news on yahoo finance.

Just take it slow. It's like riding a bike for the first time. The more you trade, the more confidence you'll build up. You have to control the emotions and be focused. If you're an emotional person and feel in the long run that you don't like jumping out of airplanes, then you'll have to move on and do something else. Everyone is different.

I had the same problem with $AMDA..missed my 2.14 entry because I froze when I saw it spiking so much.