Adaptive

3 08, 2011

Prediction and the Need to be Right

2011-08-03T09:10:27+00:00

I haven’t been trading this week  due to computer problems and the need to catch up with clients while I prepare to leave on a 2-week vacation early Friday morning.

Prediction and the Need to be Right2011-08-03T09:10:27+00:00
23 06, 2011

We Can’t All Be Above Average

2011-06-23T15:02:18+00:00

I’ve been in NYC this week meeting with hedge fund clients, and also did a lecture at SMB Capital. Earlier today I was in a restaurant and overheard the line

We Can’t All Be Above Average2011-06-23T15:02:18+00:00
16 06, 2011

Trading Wisdom From Golf Champions

2011-06-16T17:15:03+00:00

  Although I don’t golf much, I’ve found that much of the mental game involved in golfing is very similar to trading. Below I’ve listed some quotes from golfing champions

Trading Wisdom From Golf Champions2011-06-16T17:15:03+00:00
7 06, 2011

3 Types of Confidence

2011-06-07T16:38:36+00:00

  I’ve been getting a lot of questions about confidence lately. There are many ways to look at confidence for a trader. Is it a belief?  A feeling? A combination?

3 Types of Confidence2011-06-07T16:38:36+00:00
31 05, 2011

A Question You Need to Ask

2011-05-31T15:06:37+00:00

Taking a pre-defined loss is part of the business. Exiting a winning trade and watching it continue to work without you is part of the business.  Missing an opportunity is

A Question You Need to Ask2011-05-31T15:06:37+00:00
19 05, 2011

Walking The Plank

2011-05-19T13:38:54+00:00

The mind is very powerful.  We interpret things based on how comfortable we are, and we decide to take action based on that perceived comfort level.  It reminds me of

Walking The Plank2011-05-19T13:38:54+00:00
3 05, 2011

Are You Comfortable?

2011-05-03T16:30:42+00:00

People will go to great lengths attempting to avoid discomfort. And as traders, much of what we do is in response to being uncomfortable. This is an extremely critical concept

Are You Comfortable?2011-05-03T16:30:42+00:00
20 04, 2011

WITT – What Is The Trigger?

2011-04-20T18:43:37+00:00

You need to know WITT Most market participants spend the majority of their time trying to understand and predict what triggers a move in the market.  But the majority of

WITT – What Is The Trigger?2011-04-20T18:43:37+00:00
8 04, 2011

Do You Really Know Your Edge?

2011-04-08T14:08:10+00:00

Many traders who do happen to have an edge with their methodology are still not performing well. If that was not the case, many more traders would be profitable. As

Do You Really Know Your Edge?2011-04-08T14:08:10+00:00
29 03, 2011

Handling Uncertainty

2011-03-29T15:56:58+00:00

Everyone talks about uncertainty, and many of you realize that the only thing that is certain in trading is uncertainty. The problem is that most people understand it on an

Handling Uncertainty2011-03-29T15:56:58+00:00
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