It is being reported widely that the drop in the Nikkei on Friday is the largest since the 1987 crash. In absolute terms this is true – in relative terms it is nonsense. If you work in a field outside of finance that uses risk as a measure then you will understand the distinction between…
Once again we find financial pundits proclaiming the end of the world. As with most things, the true picture is much more nuanced. <
From discussing the inherent challenges traders face to practical strategies for overcoming them, this interview promises to be a game-changer for anyone looking to enhance their trading performance. Join us as we explore topics like shifting the odds in your favour, closing the behavioural gap, and navigating setbacks with resilience. Don’t miss out on this…
When traders look at the returns from various trading systems and ideas they are instantly drawn to the percentage return. This is the last thing you should look at because it is the first thing used to lie to you.
Investors love talking about ‘skin in the game’. It has become something of a truism that a fund manager with substantial sums of their own money invested in their strategy will make better decisions. Not only is this a dubious generalisation but it also overly simplifies what can be quite a messy incentive problem. Skin…
“I’m thrilled to announce the release of my latest book, Investing Psychology Secrets. It’s a culmination of years of experience, research, and, of course, all the insightful discussions we’ve had on this podcast.
In 1976, a professor of economic history at the University of California, Berkeley published an essay outlining the fundamental laws of a force he perceived as humanity’s greatest existential threat: Stupidity. Stupid people, Carlo M. Cipolla explained, share several identifying traits: they are abundant, they are irrational, and they cause problems for others without apparent benefit…
Hendrik Bessembinder’s latest paper asks the question – which US stock has generated the highest long-term returns?[i] The answer is Altria Group (formerly known as Philip Morris). Over 98 years the tobacco company produced a cumulative return of 265,000,000 percent! Based on this it would be easy to write about how lucrative it can be…
I have a special favour to ask. We’re trying to build up our reviews on Google. Could you give us a lovely review? We would LOVE that. I have a present for everyone who does this – Louise’s Trading Insights Special Report (value: $29.95). This is the link, https://g.page/r/CVbnxxATIaIyEBM/review If you are a trendy young…
Understanding the psychology behind your habits is crucial for improving your trading. Louise gives practical examples and a checklist of essential trading habits as she guides listeners on a journey to master their mindset.
In this eye-opening episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford, Chris Tate, and Dr Harry Stanton explore the fascinating intersections of love and trading. The trio unravel the parallels between the profound tensions of trading and the intricacies of relationships. Listeners are treated to valuable insights that extend beyond the trading floor
A constant in the market is change. This perpetual cycle of change is sometimes difficult for traders who want the market and individual instruments to simply repeat their history in an ever repeating cycle of easy profitability.
Drawdown is inevitable for traders – some idiots believe it is possible to trade without a period of drawdown. But they live in a different world to the rest of us grown ups. What is foremost is your response to drawdown and your ability to analyse what has happened and to keep going. There is…
This chart has been doing the rounds of social media lately. It demonstrates five things. You can have an immensely successful social media career and still not understand the basics of topics you comment on. The same is true for journalists who have been reposting it without comment. The chart is of zero relevance to…
Whenever markets reach all time highs commentators begin bleating about the coming crash. This hysteria is then amplified whenever there is a pullback of any sort. No doubt last night’s slippage in the NASDAQ 100 set many hearts a flutter. However, what these commentators fail to realise is that markets don’t suddenly hit an all…
I'm your go-to-expert for all things related to our exceptional Trading Game Mentor Program. So don't hold back, ask me questions about the course. And remember, being patient is key as my AI bot skills need time to find you the right answer.
Also, don't forget to register for Priority Notification for the Mentor Program and get a whole heap of free trading resources.
To get that done, go to this link:
https://www.tradinggame.com/priority
