Raising Rico

Think of the stock market like an ocean  it’s always moving, but the best traders know when to paddle out, when to sit still, and when to ride the wave. Whether you’re seasoned or brand new, your first step is to grab your “surfboard”. This could be a journal to track daily moves, an app for price alerts, or a simple alarm clock to wake you for pre-market checks. From there, learn your local tides: markets in New York, California, and abroad all have their own rhythms, with big swells often forming when earnings reports drop, Fed announcements hit, or when one time zone hands off to the next. If you’re in a different region, adjust your checkpoints to match your time zone and your portfolio’s focus a tech-heavy portfolio might follow California’s lunch hour, while international holdings could have you watching Asia’s open before the sun’s up. The goal isn’t to chase every ripple but to position yourself for the clean, high-probability waves. Start small, stay patient, and remember: the ocean rewards those who respect its power and timing.