Unconventional Indicator Predicts Move?
popdoc2011-11-30T10:15:49+00:00Sometimes I wonder if I should create an email indicator for my trading, or maybe I already have one. You may have heard the old adage that the market does
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11, 2011
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11, 2011
Getting Slapped on Reality TV
popdoc2011-11-09T08:42:44+00:00I’m going to show how watching people get slapped on Reality TV can be a trading lesson. Recently someone was telling me about one of those TV shows where a
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10, 2011
Do You Know Your Edge?
popdoc2011-10-20T11:34:15+00:00Obviously, you need an edge with your trading methodology or you’re not going to make it. If you haven’t back-tested it or cannot articulate it, you may not have one.
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10, 2011
Why Most Traders Will Not Succeed
popdoc2011-10-03T09:49:25+00:00What’s really holding you back? You need to be honest with yourself when answering that question. In answering the above question, I suggest you consider the following: As a trader
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09, 2011
The Hidden Variable in Your Trading Success
popdoc2011-09-08T09:46:12+00:00Most traders realize that trading involves a lot of psychology. And most traders readily admit that a significant portion of their trading losses, or lack of performance, is due to
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05, 2011
Walking The Plank
popdoc2011-05-19T13:38:54+00:00The 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
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04, 2011
WITT – What Is The Trigger?
popdoc2011-04-20T18:43:37+00:00You 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
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04, 2011
Your Brain Is Not A Computer
popdoc2011-04-14T17:08:26+00:00Many models of cognitive functioning like to use computer analogies. That can be okay, but has limited utility when you're actually trying to change something about yourself. The computer model
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01, 2011
The Effects of Stress on Trading
popdoc2011-01-10T16:43:12+00:00I’ve wanted to write something about stress and trading for a while, and there are many directions I could go in. I decided to not go in the direction of
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01, 2011
Are You a Friend or Enemy to Your Trading?
popdoc2011-01-04T16:47:09+00:00Take 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