Essays

Long-form writing by Dr. Ken Long on trading methodology, market structure, and the craft of systematic trading.

Understanding Different Types of Trading Styles

Understanding different trading styles: day trading, swing trading, position trading, scalping, and hybrid — with pros, cons, and who each is best for.

Trading Goals by Trader Type

Tailored trading goals for day traders, swing traders, position traders, algorithmic traders, and hybrid traders — with practical examples.

Why You Can't Take the Small Loss — and What to Do About It

Why traders refuse to take the small loss, the arithmetic that makes refusal fatal, and the 7-step standard work protocol to fix it — in the Owl Group vernacular.

Small Group Coaching: Intro to Trading — 3 Hours of Gold

Dr. Ken Long's 3-hour Small Group Coaching intro session — daily trading plan, market classification, trade framing, and the PPEA framework in action.

A Day in the Life of a One-Hour-Per-Day Swing Trader

A day in the life of a one-hour-per-day swing trader using Dr. Ken Long's RLCO, SSC, and MACD Season systems.

Daily Structure Execution

Dr. Ken Long demonstrates how daily structure translates into execution — the Execute and Assess phases of the PPEA framework.

The Daily Structure of a Full-Time Day Trader

The daily structure of a full-time day trader: 13 half-hour blocks from market open to close, with specific setups and decision points.

Daily Preparation Process

Dr. Ken Long walks through his daily preparation process — the structured routine that precedes every trading session.