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Part-time trading.. is it possible?

Part-time trading.. is it possible?

The question has been asked many times, is it possible to become a successful trader only trading part time. I'd like to think that it is as this is what I am doing.. I hold a 9-to-5 job (which I really enjoy) and am trading in the periods where I have time.. this includes any days off and in the evenings.  However, there are people who say to me that in order to be in the consistent 5% that make money, you need to dedicate yourself to the craft of trading. I think trading takes a lot of time t

March 27, 2009 No Comments Full Story

USDJPY – forex trading – 18th March 09

USDJPY - forex trading - 18th March 09

I had placed a short for the USDJPY Forex pair two evenings ago at 98.24 with a stop at 99.16 and a target of 96.74. The 4 hour charts look as though they had run out of momentum on the uptrend which corresponded to similar looking peaks the over the past few weeks. My stop was place in light of the recent peak around the 9th of March and the target was a level where there was support found on the 6th March. There was not much movement for a day or so and when the market moved upwards, I was exp

March 19, 2009 No Comments Full Story

Fundamental vs Technical Analysis

Fundamental vs Technical Analysis

When I started to learn you trade, you naturally seek out what other people say.. unfortunately, when it comes down to what peole do say to start with, it's mainly share tips.. this is exacerbated by the fact that a lot of people who come into trading are looking for a fast way to make a quick buck... unfortunately, trading does not work this way... Trading actually made me learn a hell of a lot about myself, I learnt about controlling my emotions and also learnt about myself as a person... a

March 16, 2009 No Comments Full Story

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