Tick-itis is a frustratingly painful dis-ease uniquely associated with short-term trading. And the interesting thing is that it even affects people who think they are immune to such things. Indeed,
Repeating the same mistake(s) over and over strongly suggests that you’re managing a trade or managing your feelings in relation to your P&L, not in relation to the market. There
Take a moment to thoughtfully and honestly consider what is the greatest drag on your P&L. Is it the market itself, as in a chop, trend, or sideways? Is it
To a large extent, human nature dictates that we seek pleasure and avoid pain or discomfort. In the effort to seek pleasure and avoid discomfort, humans (and traders) can engage
As traders try to improve performance, the one piece of knowledge that is often overlooked, is self-knowledge. Most traders would benefit by simply focusing on doing more of what works
Emotion analytics is the process of tracking one’s emotions. It is an important tool in trading psychology and is used by some very sophisticated traders. The importance of understanding your
We never know what will happen. The market is in constant motion and is a sea of uncertainty. We must learn to become comfortable with alternative views if we want
