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Trading and Bank Holidays

Hi All, In the UK, it's now Easter weekend. I've learnt from past experience that volume dries up and markets tend to be choppy and prone to false breakouts, whipsaws etc. I didn't trade last night (and hence no update) and I wont be trading today or Monday. I should be back on Tuesday and keep to the 'improved' trading style! Have a fantastic Easter!

March 21, 2008 No Comments Full Story

US market is giving up it’s gains from yesterday

US market is giving up it's gains from yesterday

Yesterday we saw a tremendous rally on the US front after the Fed cut interest rates 0.75 basis points. Today, I got home a tad late due to delays with the London Underground system and also due to the time differences, the US market closes at 8pm GMT meaning that I have a hour less trading time. Trading part time is extremely difficult. Coming home from a full days work to turning on the computer again and staring at the charts. It's work once again but I do love it. Yes, I get extremely

March 19, 2008 No Comments Full Story

Keeping the emotions under control – daytrading the S&P

Keeping the emotions under control - daytrading the S&P

Today was Fed day and I had come home after the announcement. I'm always a little wary of what the Fed does to the market but I entered long at 131000 after stochastics had turned upwards with a target of 132000. This hit target in a matter of minutes for 40 prices!! Hoorah! I kept on thinking to take profit at 10 points and would obviously be kicking myself if I had. The market has since gone up further, another 40+ prices and still moving.. So, 40 prices taken.. I managed to keep contro

March 18, 2008 2 Comments Full Story

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