Trading Psychology

2015 has been a year. The market went from swing trading to a downward plunge so fast and deep that it ruined many traders that were holding long positions with too much leverage. Broker’s servers have made it difficult to trade profitably with many becoming overloaded and failing at crucial times. The stock market’s recent […]

Traders that are emotionally calm and cool that approach trading as a business, have greater odds of profitability than the thrill seekers and gamblers that come to the market. One third of trading is based on logic,  and two thirds is based on emotions. Here are 10 things that a trader has to overcome to

If you have ever had a Big Mac (and is there anyone who hasn’t had a Big Mac?), you know that what sets it apart from other fast food hamburgers is something called Special Sauce. Surrounded by controversy, people have been  trying to figure out exactly what was in this magical sauce for decades. As

Last week, I wrote about the mental aspects of stock market success, and outlined the four areas that I thought were most critical: Positive Outlook Foundational Relationships Stress Management Emotional Control I discussed the power of positive thinking, and how it can attract good things and good people into your life. This week, we’ll look

  No matter the kind of trader, or their level of success, everyone gets up in the morning and puts their pants on one leg at a time. They read the same news, have access to the same strategies, and trade the same stocks. So what makes one trader more successful than another? What gives

The Boy Scouts have been instrumental in the personal growth of millions of young people in the United States. One of the reasons for their success is that they stand for something, and they faithfully practice what they believe. We all know “Always be prepared”, and that’s surely good advice. But they also follow something

Gazelles are a an antelope species, and as such, are nimble creatures. They are also susceptible to being easily spooked, and may end up running with the wrong crowd. These traits alone would make them horrible traders, but there are things that a skittish trader can learn from this fleet-footed creatures. Being nervous is not

Let’s face it. There are a lot of things you can do with your life, and most of them are easier than trading every day, especially in this market environment. But there are real advantages to devoting your time to the science of trading. If given the proper attention and nourishment, a trading career can