The Technical Analysis 101 blog series is your guide to understanding trading concepts, price patterns, and technical indicators. Every post will focus on a specific topic to expand your knowledge and elevate your trading game. Chaikin Money Flow (CMF)Â Investing in the futures markets requires careful analysis and understanding of various technical indicators. Among these, [...]
Systematic Advantage #22: Systems can trade multiple time frames without confusion. When trading multiple time frames, systematic trading offers a clear benefit: it doesn't get confused. This is an advantage that automated systems have over manual traders, giving them the edge in making informed decisions based on both short-term fluctuations and long-term trends. For instance, [...]
How to Gain True Trading Confidence Confidence is crucial to success in any endeavor, and trading is no exception. Developing true trading confidence can make all the difference between mediocre returns and a thriving investment portfolio. In this blog post, we will explore two ways to achieve absolute trading confidence: through experience and a deep [...]
ETFs vs. ETNs: A Guide for Investors Investing provides numerous options for investors: Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs). These investment vehicles have gained popularity among retail and institutional investors, but the two have critical differences. This blog post will discuss the similarities and differences between ETFs and ETNs to help you make informed [...]
The Benefits of Systematic Trading Systematic trading is a term that has gained increasing prominence in finance. It describes a disciplined approach to trading that relies on mathematical formulas, algorithms, and historical data to make informed investment decisions. Let's examine this trading methodology and its advantages over traditional human trading. What is Systematic Trading? At [...]
Title: Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders Author: Jack D. Schwager Overview: In Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders, author Jack D. Schwager delves into the world of financial trading by conducting insightful interviews with successful traders who have made fortunes across various markets. Schwager, a renowned finance expert who has written numerous books on trading, explores the [...]
What Can Humpty Dumpty Teach Us About Trading "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; All the king's horses and all the king's men Couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again." At first, the classic nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty" may seem like an unlikely source of inspiration for trading lessons. However, [...]
The Technical Analysis 101 blog series is your guide to understanding trading concepts, price patterns, and technical indicators. Every post will focus on a specific topic to expand your knowledge and elevate your trading game. Accumulation: The Dawn of a Bull Market In the vast universe of the stock market, understanding its various phases and [...]
Systematic Advantage #21: Consistency in following the trading rules Traders who stay on track with their pre-defined trading strategies understand the discipline needed to succeed in this field. Being emotional about it and making impulsive decisions can backfire, so staying consistent with your rules is key. That means more than just following them - it [...]
Samuel Kier: The Pioneer of America's Oil Refinery Industry Samuel Kier is a name that holds significant weight in the history of the American oil industry. Known as the father of the American oil refinery, Kier helped revolutionize the industry's landscape by building the first-ever oil refinery in the United States. In a time when [...]
