Archive for October, 2011

The Frustration of not sticking to your Gameplan in Trading

The Frustration of not sticking to your Gameplan in Trading

Today was one of those days where I had a fabulous trade but didn't stick to the plan. I had looked at the market and had put in an order to sell with a stop and a limit order and then that should have been it, I should have left it. Here's what happened..   This was the DOW and I saw weakness in the market and had set an order to sell at 12120 which was a break below short term support. I had a target at 11940 which would have been a 180 target. However, I couldn't help myself

October 31, 2011 No Comments Full Story

Rare Paul Tudor Jones 1987 documentary – Trader

Rare Paul Tudor Jones 1987 documentary - Trader

This is the fascinating 1987 documentary called Trader which features the legendary trader Paul Tudor Jones. I have been looking for this video for a while so when a friend of mine sent it into my inbox, I watched it straight away. I heard that Paul Tudor Jones himself was doing what he could to remove this video as it revealed a bit too much of his method so I don't know how long this video will be around but for now, enjoy it whilst you can. http://vimeo.com/9881971

October 31, 2011 No Comments Full Story

Beware of a Trading tip

Beware of a Trading tip

What I mean by this is people who give you a tip to buy or sell something. It may work out  (afterall, there's a 50% chance it will go up or down so there's half a chance you may make money) but in the long term you will lose money! Why do I say this? I say this because as a trader or investor you need to be responsible for your own trading decisions. Should you lose, it's too easy to blame someone else for the loss. Psychologically, you've given yourself a way out and not taken responsibili

October 28, 2011 1 Comment Full Story

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