Day Trading 101 - How To Trade IPOs Without Getting Burned

Most traders get burned chasing IPOs on Day 1, where extreme volatility, trading halts, and zero chart history make IPO trading unpredictable. This video breaks down a proven IPO trading strategy focused on the Day 3 IPO surge, showing how experienced traders approach day trading IPOs, momentum trading, and risk management using technical analysis instead of hype. ✅ What’s Covered • Why IPO trading is different (no historical chart data + halts) • Why Day 1 is chaos and Day 2 is typically a dud • The Day 3 Surge pattern and why it works • How to key off the Day 1 high using the 5-minute candle body • What “Day 2 consolidation” should look like (holding most Day 1 gains) • How to define entry, stop loss, and profit target • Why risk management matters more than hype (aiming for ~3:1 risk/reward) 📌 Core Idea: Wait for Day 1 volatility to shake out, confirm Day 2 consolidation, then trade the break over the Day 1 5-minute body high with a stop based on the consolidation zone. 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe for more trading breakdowns 📖 Chapters: 00:00 – Why Most Traders Get Burned on IPO Day 1 01:50 – Why New Traders Should Avoid IPO Day 1 02:36 – Why IPO Day 2 Is Usually Sideways and Untradable 04:18 – The Day 3 IPO Surge Pattern Explained 06:18 – Using the Day 1 High (5-Minute Candle Body) 09:41 – Entry, Stop, and Risk Management for Day 3 IPOs 🎯 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/_oec7vzuL5Y 📺 Day Trading 101 Playlist: https://stockstotrade.info/DT101P 🚀 TOOLS & TRADER RESOURCES: ✅ Join a LIVE STT Session: https://stockstotrade.info/live23 ✅ $7 Trial – StocksToTrade: https://stockstotrade.info/3Qqs78G 📢 SHARE THIS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GiZo_zUPaKI #IPOTrading #DayTrading #MomentumTrading -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tim Bohen teaches skills others have used to make money. Most who receive free or paid content will make little or no money because they will not apply the skills being taught. Any results displayed may be exceptional. We do not guarantee any outcome regarding your earnings or income, as the factors that impact such results are numerous and uncontrollable. You can lose money trading stocks. Do not invest money you cannot afford to lose. You understand and agree you will consider the important risk factors in deciding to purchase any of our products or services.