For those of you serious about trading for a living, the following is a list of characteristics found in every highly successful trader. Realize that 1% of the people who play this game take 99% of the profits. That means 99% of people who call themselves “traders” are giving over all their money to the […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX The Big Q: Are you thinking about entering the realm of investing? The Big A: If you are then you have to take heart in knowing that there are just 2 types of mistakes you can make if you do. The 1st mistake is to just buy something: a stock, a […]
Trading: Master Your Emotions or They Will Master You These day in financial markets dominated by huge data, sophisticated analytical programs and quantitative strategies, concerns about the psychological aspect of trading may seem very strange. But, in reality a clear understanding of trading psychology very important. As it is when people forget to question motivations […]
When Trading Financial Issues, “Patience is a Virtue” Trading financial issues (stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies) requires focus and discipline when making important decisions that often occur in nano secs. Real time analysis of market conditions, charts, signals/indicators, while dealing with personal emotions can cloud a trader’s mind, resulting in an irrational, and ultimately incorrect decision. […]
Gold Miners, the Clam before the Calm before the Storm. $GLD, $SLV, $NUGT, $DB The sooner the US Presidential election is over the better for all of us as the uncertainty will have been removed and we can get back to business as usual. Whatever the result both candidates are big spenders and so we […]
