Trade Smarter, Not Harder
Efficiency Hacks for Busy Traders
Trading part-time can feel like a constant struggle. Juggling limited screen time, missing moves, and feeling like opportunities slip away. Instead of battling against your constraints, it’s time to work with them.
Our Goal: A Trading Strategy That Fits Your Life
Let’s craft a methodology that’s low-stress, scalable, efficient, and works with the resources you already have. Most part-time traders try to grab screen time when they can, but end up in markets or strategies that demand more attention than they can afford. This approach lacks a true edge. Here’s how to change that:
Reframe: Time Constraints as an Advantage
While full-time traders can get stuck overanalyzing and overtrading, part-time traders are forced to be selective. That’s a positive. To get started:
Identify Tradeable Markets: Choose markets that are “in-play”—markets with volatility and clear demand-supply imbalances.
Streamline Your Routine: Use screeners like TradingView or Finviz to focus on high-opportunity markets.
Set Alerts & Automate: For each trade idea, set alerts so you don’t miss entries. Let your tools tell you when the market is ready.
Create a Sustainable Trading Process
Weekly Routine: Screen for “in-play” markets, refine your watchlist, and set alerts.
Daily Routine: Act on alerts, manage active trades, and stick to your plan without overthinking.
AI as Your Trading Ally
ChatGPT can help you prepare for the week by identifying market drivers, summarizing risks, and keeping you informed with minimal effort. With AI’s help, you can approach each week prepared and calm, knowing the heavy lifting is done.
By reframing your constraints as strengths, you can build a trading approach that fits your lifestyle and maximises your efficiency.