the gap openings, but it’s not easy. For example, one strategy is to “fade the gap,” that is, trade in the opposite direction of the gap (i.e., selling into the higher gap, or buy the dip on a lower gap opening). This strategy is effective when you correctly anticipate market conditions. If you’re a beginner, however, you can learn to identify gaps on a chart, and watch how the stock reacts. Hint: Don’t trade gaps until you gain a lot more experience. Figure 13.13 shows an example
