Finding flow in trading and in life
Have you ever been so completely engrossed in an activity that you become lost in it? Maybe you had no sense of time and hours seemed like minutes—you forgot what…
Chart of the day: global stock volatility
Here's a chart I published yesterday in the research I write for Waverly Advisors. I thought no comment other than "wow" was needed... (Edit: my work is now available at…
Reader question: What is the most important chart pattern?
Reader Jeff asks: Quick and I hope simple question here. What is the most important thing to look for on a chart when I'm studying for an entry? Candles? Indicators?…
Multiple timeframe conflict: EUR/GBP
Multiple timeframe analysis can provide good context and perspective on market moves. Take a look at the daily and weekly chart of the EURGBP below, which popped up on my…
Thoughts and advice for new traders (and experienced traders too!)
I’ve been talking a lot with new and developing traders, doing some one on one work, and also hanging out in some forums that cover a very wide range of…
Maintaining motivation
It’s that time of the year again: resolutions are made, gym memberships bought, diet plans laid out, major projects are started—the whole time, everyone knowing that all these plans are…
Setting goals and making plans
In the post-holiday quiet, I tweeted yesterday inviting my followers to think about the one thing they could do in the coming year to improve trading results. I hoped to…
More trading lessons from copper
I thought it would be interesting to update this post, which was a fairly in-depth look at trading some pullbacks in copper. If you haven’t read it, go read it…
How a trader should think about central banks
One of the recurring themes I've heard from traders (both professional and private) over the past decade or so is distrust, anger, and mocking of central banks and central bank…
Simple things work
Over the past few weeks, I've been hanging out a bit more in internet trading rooms and groups. It's been a good reminder of the kinds of questions and mistakes…
How to find trading ideas
There are patterns in market prices—of this, there is no doubt. Some small set of these patterns even can help us with our trading and investing. Some are worthless. And…
You are what you read: try an information diet
A developing trader said something to me a few weeks ago that has stuck in my mind: he said that he has to be careful what websites he reads because…
Trading lesson: copper futures
Recent action in copper futures gives us some market lessons. These can be adapted to other markets and timeframes (so if you just trade stocks or currencies, don’t skip over…
Can’t sleep? Check your lights
I’ve talked with many traders who struggle from insomnia or other sleep disruptions. There could be many reasons for this. Some, such as the emotional pressures of trading, are obvious,…
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