A few people seem to have gotten themselves into a bit of a knot over me questioning the validity of most technical analysis and how the vast majority of it is redundant when it comes to actual trading. As a further response as to why I think I thought it was worth reposting this old…
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In this episode, Louise Bedford and Chris Tate tackle the challenges of drawdowns, diving into both the emotional and practical hurdles traders face during tough market conditions. We’ll explore the psychological impact of drawdowns and share strategies for effective risk management. You won’t want to miss the expert insights from best-selling author Chris Tate.
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You’ve been getting my blog for a while. You know I don’t pull my punches. If your trading results are still straggling, and you’re no closer towards telling your manager to shove it, you’ve got to ask yourself: “How bad do you really want this?” Are you serious about making a full-time income…
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Here is an example of why geopolitical events are hard to trade even when you get a strong signal. I exited with a small loss which is the name of the game because it keeps you in the game. From an anecdotal perspective, I do find crude harder to trade than back in the day.…
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When sentiment changes it can change very quickly. This and the related Hang Seng are strong examples of how a ballistic climb is unsustainable and will reverse suddenly.
Why is it so hard at times is a lament known to all traders at all levels of professional development and experience. There are times in all our careers when it seems as if you cannot buy a profitable trade. As an intellectual pursuit trading is not difficult. The rules are quite simple, and they…
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Patience is free but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come at an unseen cost. Every time you are forced to exercise discipline you are running the tank down a little bit. If I were to use an analogy it is somewhat akin to wandering around a supermarket with a toddler who wants to have…
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In yesterday’s video, I discussed the need for a much cleaner signal before taking any action with crude. Last night generated a nice set of signals across the board. Interestingly my longs in Natural Gas were all stopped out as the market retreated.
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The legendary World War One fighter ace Baron Manfred Von Richtofen was asked before his death what the job of a fighter pilot was. It is reputed that Richtofen replied, “The job of a fighter pilot is to find his enemy and kill him, all else is superfluous”. Initially, it would seem that the comparison…
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