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Two Paths to Trading Success

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  There are two very distinctive paths to trading success: The first path is to study market action in great detail and identify patterns associated with large market moves .  When those set up, the successful trader has seen and charted so many of those examples that they can pounce on the opportunity with large size.  Also because the successful trader has observed so many explosive moves, they are sensitive to when the explosion is *not* occurring and can exit with controlled risk.  For this kind of trader, a key psychological strength is patience.  Much of success lies in not trading until the outstanding opportunity comes along.  Another important psychological strength is aggression.  The very successful trader is not just right, but recognizes when they are right and is able to go for it in size. The second path to great market success is to trade broad rather than big .  This is the path of many successful hedge fund managers.  They s...

Cars, Prices, and Insurance: A Complete Guide

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  Cars are an essential part of modern life. They provide us with transportation, convenience, and independence. However, buying a car can be a big financial commitment. In addition to the cost of the car itself, you will also need to factor in the cost of insurance. Car Prices The price of a car can vary greatly depending on the make, model, year, mileage, and condition. However, there are some general trends that you can keep in mind. New cars are more expensive than used cars. Luxury cars are more expensive than economy cars. Cars with high mileage are less expensive than cars with low mileage. Cars in good condition are more expensive than cars in poor condition. When shopping for a car, it is  important to do your research and compare prices from different dealerships. You may also want to consider buying a used  car from a private seller.     Car Insurance Car insurance is a legal requirement in most states. It protects you and your passengers in the ...

The Ultimate Guide to Modern American Cars

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American cars have a long and storied history, and they continue to be popular around the world. In this post, we will take a look at some of the most popular types of modern American cars. Electric Vehicles One of the most popular types of modern American cars is the electric vehicle (EV). EVs are becoming increasingly popular as they become more affordable and accessible. Some of the most popular EVs on the market today include the Tesla Model S, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the Chevrolet Bolt EV. Trucks Trucks are another popular type of American car. Trucks are used for a variety of purposes, including work, recreation,and transportation. Some of the most popular trucks on the market today include the Ford F-150, the Chevrolet Silverado,and the Ram 1500. Sports Cars Sports cars are a popular type of American car for those who enjoy driving fast and having fun. Sports cars are typically powered by powerful engines and h...

The Future of Transportation: A Look at Modern Car Technology

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  Modern cars are more advanced than ever before.   With new technologies being developed all the time,   it can be hard to keep up.   In this blog post,   we will take a look at some of the most popular modern car technologies. Autonomous Driving One of the most talked-about modern car technologies is autonomous driving. Autonomous cars are cars that can drive themselves without human intervention. This technology is still in its early stages of development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we get around. Electric Cars Electric cars are another popular modern car technology. Electric cars are powered by electricity, rather than gasoline.This makes them more environmentally friendly than traditional cars. Electric cars are becoming more and more affordable, and they are expected to become even more popular in the coming years. Hybrid Cars Hybrid cars are cars that use both gasoline and electricity for power....

How Gratitude Transforms Trading

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  A wealth of research finds that experiences of gratitude--feeling appreciative of what we have--are important to overall emotional and physical well-being.  Of special significance is research that gratitude impacts our brain activity over long time periods, activating the areas responsible for reasoning and problem-solving.  This fits well with research that shows how positive emotional experience helps us see the world more broadly and deeply.   When we can turn trading mistakes and setbacks into valuable lessons for learning and growth, we can actually feel gratitude toward our challenges .  Once we're focused on our development, everything--our best trading and our worst--becomes fuel for getting better and better.  Amazingly, when we sustain that positive mind frame, we actually see more in markets.   Negativity blinds us to trading opportunity. Including gratitude in our daily review process by focusing on experiences that make us ...

Three Questions to Ask About Your Positive Trading Psychology

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  The book that I'm currently writing, covering the positive psychology of trading, emphasizes that how we approach trading determines how positive our trading experiences become--and that helps determine our trading success .  Too often, people pursue happiness and fulfillment by seeking trading success.  The field of positive psychology suggests the reverse:  if our trading practices and processes draw upon our strengths and what is meaningful to us, we will trade with greater focus and energy, see more in markets, and interact more effectively with peer traders .   So much of traditional trading psychology is problem-focused, emphasizing what we need to do to avoid reactive, emotional trading; what we need to do to accept risk and handle drawdowns, etc.  The reality is that we will never achieve a peak performance state simply by shoring up weaknesses.  Three questions to ask with respect to our achievement of a positive trading psychology are:...

Knowing What The F** Is Going On In Markets

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  It's amazing how our trading psychology improves when we take the time to step back, review macro markets, and understand what is going on in the heads of large money managers. Consider the recent stock market: *  Growth-related sectors have been particularly weak.  Check out the XLK (technology) and XLY (consumer discretionary) ETFs. *  Value-related sectors have been relatively strong, especially the ones that benefit from lower interest rates.  Check out the XLRE (real estate); XLU (utilities); and XLP (consumer staples) ETFs. *  The bond market has been strong, which means interest rates are falling.  Check out the BND (bond) ETF. *  The US dollar has been weak.  Check out the DXY (dollar index). *  Commodities have been falling.  Check out the DBC (commodities) ETF and oil prices. Macro markets do not always trade thematically .  When they do, smart traders pay attention.  You can work on your psychology 24 hours an...

Exercising Our Character, Improving Ourselves

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  It's been great spending my 70th birthday with wife Margie and daughter Devon , traveling around Colorado.  There's something about natural beauty that inspires mood and mind, turning vacation time into a time of rejuvenation.  With that new energy, I find myself tackling fresh goals and challenges.  One of the most popular TraderFeed blog posts explained  the process of FIGS :  Focused, Intensive Goal Setting.  The idea is that we achieve the greatest growth by establishing a limited number of goals and then focusing on working on those on a daily basis, turning them into internalized parts of ourselves.  I've long held that the age at which we become old is the age at which we determine that our best years are behind us.  The key to staying young psychologically is always having a guiding vision that we pursue intensively, challenging and inspiring us. A particularly powerful vision comes from visualizing the kind of person we would...