If I were to try to describe the relationship between the market and traders, I would term it symbiotic. Unfortunately, too many traders try to ascribe some emotional structure to this relationship. It is It is neither confrontational nor aggressive, and neither party has any personal responsibility to the other. Each party’s obligation is completely…
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Helen Jones has faced more challenges than most of us can imagine. A distinguished nurse and cancer survivor, she spent years caring for others, pushing through long shifts, and fighting adversity head-on. Yet even with all that strength, Helen wanted something more – freedom, control, and the chance to create her own financial future. That’s…
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Apparently, punters are lining up at Martin Place to get their hands on the magic metal. The snip below is from NewsCorp, which sits behind a paywall, but you can get the general gist from the headline. The cynic in me suggests that if anything heralds the end of a move, it is the general…
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Frank De Jong spent years doing what so many traders do – chasing trades, doubting himself, and endlessly tweaking systems. He believed the “right system” would solve everything. Spoiler: it didn’t. “Trading is simple. But it’s not easy,” Frank says. “I used to think the right system would solve everything. Now I know it’s about…
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Like my clickbait title? This piece follows on from last week’s, where I discussed markets hitting new highs and the reluctance of traders to buy at new highs. To reiterate culturally, we are raised to value bargains — the notion of getting something “cheap” is equated with prudence and intelligence. Western societies, in particular, celebrate…
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This brief discussion has arisen from a question in one of our forums, prompting me to think more deeply. If you’ve been watching U.S. markets closely, you might have noticed something peculiar. Certain stocks seem to finish the day right on the dot of a round number — $33.00, $74.00, $100.00. Sometimes you’ll even catch…
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Few things feel more counterintuitive in trading than buying into uncharted territory. Whether it’s a stock breaking into uncharted territory or a broad index hitting another all-time record, the little voice in the back of your head will more often than not tell you it’s the wrong thing to do – that it’s too late…
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There is an old saying in markets: “The trend is your frien d.” It is repeated so often that its meaning has almost worn thin. Yet when you peel back the layers, this principle remains the single most reliable underpinning of long-term trading survival. Like the majority of things trading related, it is straightforward but…
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“It is not enough for me to succeed; my friends must fail.” The saying has been attributed to figures as diverse as Genghis Khan and Gore Vidal—two personalities who could hardly be further apart. Yet, whoever first said it captured a sentiment that exists in Australia. Where Americans often celebrate their peers’ achievements with applause,…
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