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February 15, 2019
Every time you look at a chart, it is smart to have a checklist of steps to go through to make sure you are identifying the right information to help you make decisions.
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February 15, 2019
By Tim Justice
Every time you look at a chart, it is smart to have a checklist of steps to go through to make sure you are identifying the right information to help you make decisions.
February 15, 2019
By Hila Arbell
Learning to trade has had some unexpected lessons, constant teachers and reminders that I apply to my life daily. It gave me confidence and also put me on a path to start thinking strategically about budgeting, savings, retirement as well as learning risk management techniques.
February 14, 2019
Financial markets are a sterilized environment, apparently leaving no room for conventional wisdom, like those of our ancestors. It never occurred to me that following grandma’s advice would signify thinking outside the box.
February 13, 2019
Traders focus too much on ROIs and forget time. So, instead of aiming for stratospheric returns in a short period of time, aim for the more realistic ones over a large time span and see what happens.
February 13, 2019
By Greg Holmes
Well, the people have spoken and so it shall be done!!!! I am guessing by the feedback that I received last week that this risk reduction concept is something worth exploring and dare I say mastering if one is to make the leap from padawan learner (Rookie in Star Wars talk) to Jedi Knight (Pro!)READ MORE
February 12, 2019
In the beginning, there were the financial markets. People would stare at them and start reasoning about what to do with them. Then, one-by-one, they decided to try and invest, trade, buy and sell. Some got broken along the way and promised never to go back there again. Some did succeed by having the momentary companion of Lady Fortune, after which, they got broke and promised never to go back there again.
February 11, 2019
In traditional asset allocation, the way to reduce risk is diversifying your dough out of stocks and into bonds. Since bonds carry less volatility than stocks (not to mention a negative correlation), they dampen overall portfolio fluctuations – particularly in times of crisis.
February 11, 2019
By Mark Justice
We are pleased to announce a special Canadian edition of our Mind of a Trader series hosted by Coach Greg Holmes. Greg is from Canada and has expertise in analyzing both the Canadian and U.S. markets.
February 8, 2019
By Tim Justice
Clarity of rules leads to confidence.
February 8, 2019
By Diana Rojas
My biggest setback, also a quality from my mother, is how risk-averse I am. They say that women usually make the best traders because they hedge their risks by taking their profits early.
February 8, 2019
Today we’re addressing an insightful question from Ryan that was initially posted in the clubhouse. There’s a lot to unpack so let’s first look at the entire query below: “Is selling out of the money covered calls to finance the cost of a long put hedge on IWM realistic? I have been routinely finding thatREAD MORE
February 7, 2019
Financial markets are a sterilized environment, apparently leaving no room for conventional wisdom, like those of our ancestors. It never occurred to me that following grandma’s advice would signify thinking outside the box.
February 7, 2019
By Greg Holmes
So last week we talked about how the pros put themselves in the best position to be successful by reducing risk at every possible turn and making it their sole mission to do so. Did this make sense? Did this concept occur to you as a newer trader? It seems so simple but in practice,READ MORE
February 6, 2019
How successful traders and investors are born? That is a million-dollar question. The search for the Holy Grail. Our answer to that question is simple: you must master the Holy Trinity of Trading.
February 5, 2019
Mind comes before action. Reasoning and thinking are paramount. Action becomes pointless and baseless without them. While everyone in their hungriness takes the shortcut, we travel by midnight.
February 5, 2019
With Monday’s 1.19% pop, the Russell 2000 has officially risen 20% off its late-December lows. That’s a BEAST of a move in such a short span (6 weeks). The relentlessness of the rise is made clear with one stat: In the past 27 trading sessions we’ve only seen 5 down days.
February 4, 2019
By Mark Justice
It is the rare individual who does not get derailed by failure. It is the unique individual whose dreams become larger and larger over time. What can you do this week to increase the size of your dream? Are you going to let your past failures keep you from maximizing your potential in life? Seize the day this week my friends and whether it is trading, entrepreneurial activities or personal growth take steps this week to becoming the best version of you possible.
February 1, 2019
By Greg Holmes
This week we are going to begin to separate the rookie trader from the professional trader! I know this is supposed to be a rookie blog, or a blog for those who haven’t quite reached that pinnacle of trading but I have come to the realization that if we drop a concept in the mindREAD MORE
February 1, 2019
A large part of my “Why” for learning financial markets is to overcome fear: Fear of financial insecurity. Fear of losing something I had (nest egg). Fear of not getting something I wanted (secure retirement).
January 31, 2019
Covered Calls are a gateway strategy. But what if you’re not swinging a big figure account? Are the fruits of the mighty covered call forever outside of your grasp? No.
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