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Practical writing on scanners, position sizing, risk, and AI-sector setups. Written by people who trade for a living.

The Ticker Tape— daily market recap
Jul 30, 2026 · MyTradePilot Desk

The Ticker Tape: System Adjusts, Markets Dip (2026-07-30)

Recap of trading activity, a defensive market, and sector insights. AI and Aero/Defense lead scans. Plus, a historical tidbit and practical tip.

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Jul 29, 2026 · MyTradePilot Desk

The Ticker Tape — 2026-07-29

Daily market recap · 9 closed trades · 44.4% win rate.

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Jul 28, 2026 · MyTradePilot Desk

The Ticker Tape - July 28, 2026: Energy Surge, DXY Holds Steady

MyTradePilot's daily market recap. We unpack today's system activity, sector movements, and key macro indicators for the discerning retail trader.

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Jul 27, 2026 · MyTradePilot Desk

The Ticker Tape: Oil Bounces, Tech Stumbles — July 27, 2026

Recap of today's trading. Energy heats up, market conditions assessed, and a historical tidbit for your next dinner party.

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Jul 9, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

Joey Bess: From 20 Years in Wealth Management to Founding MyTradePilot

How Joey Bess, AAMS®, spent 20 years in the wealth-management industry managing ~$100M in retail assets — and built MyTradePilot to bring advisor-grade process to self-directed traders.

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Jul 8, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

How Long Should You Paper Trade Before Going Live?

Paper trading is not a waste of time — it is also not a substitute for real risk. Here is a straight answer on how long to paper trade and what to look for before you switch.

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Jul 8, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

The 3:1 Risk-Reward Myth Retail Traders Keep Falling For

"Only take 3:1 setups" sounds smart and is mostly wrong. Here is what R:R actually measures, why win-rate matters more than gurus admit, and how to build a system that survives real markets.

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Jul 8, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

A Trading Journal That Actually Changes Your Behavior

Most trading journals are diaries — pretty, useless. Here is what to log, what to skip, and how to run a weekly review that turns data into fewer mistakes.

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Jul 8, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

Sector Rotation for Retail Traders (Without an Institutional Desk)

Sector rotation is not magic — it is capital moving to whatever is winning right now. Here is how to spot it early with tools any retail trader can use.

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Jul 8, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

ATR Stops vs Percentage Stops: Which Actually Protects You?

Percentage stops ignore volatility. ATR stops adapt. Here is a plain-English breakdown, a worked example, and when each one is the right call.

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Jul 8, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

Trading the AI Sector: A Playbook for Volatile Themes

AI-sector names move on rumor, keynote, and pipeline. Here's how to actually trade the theme without getting run over.

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Jul 7, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

Systematic vs Discretionary Trading: Which One Actually Works?

Both approaches have edge. Neither works if you don't know which one you're running. A candid comparison for retail traders.

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Jul 6, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

Position Sizing: The Formula Every Trader Should Memorize

Position sizing decides whether a losing streak ends you or teaches you. Here's the exact formula plus a free calculator.

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Jul 5, 2026 · Joey Bess, AAMS®

How to Read a Stock Scanner (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

A trader's guide to interpreting stock scanner output: what the columns mean, which signals matter, and how to filter noise.

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