The "Performance Metrics 101" blog series is geared towards providing traders with the essential evaluation tools they need to assess trading performance accurately. The goal is to provide a complete understanding of these tools, enabling traders to use them effectively. Mastering The Kelly Criterion In the world of trading and investment, managing your risk is [...]
Levels of Thinking Effective decision-making has become paramount to success in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world. Whether deciding about your career, investments, or relationships, you want the best possible outcomes. But how can you achieve that? The answer lies in understanding and applying different levels of thinking. This article will dive deep into first, second, [...]
Title: Anatomy of the Bear: Lessons from Wall Street Four Bear Bottoms Author: Russell Napier Messaging and Thesis In "Anatomy of the Bear: Lessons from Wall Street Four Bear Bottoms," Russell Napier dives into the depths of financial history to analyze four major market bottoms (1921, 1932, 1949, and 1982) and extract valuable insights on [...]
Welcome to a new post on our trading blog! Today, we explore the fascinating symbolism of Wall Street's ever-present bull and bear. These two creatures have come to represent the opposing forces driving market sentiment, and they play a central role in the lingo of investors. The bull and bear symbols have seeped into every [...]
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. Understanding the Hindenburg Omen In finance, market crashes can never be predicted with absolute certainty. However, investors and traders often [...]
The Origins of the Term Bear Market The term "bear market" has become synonymous with declining stock prices and pessimistic outlooks in financial markets. But did you know that this now-familiar phrase has its roots in a bloody and gruesome pastime that has long been outlawed? In this blog, I'll delve into the fascinating connection [...]
The Troy Ounce Today, we will take a deep dive into weights and measures, specifically the notorious troy ounce. While many may have heard of this term, its unique history and critical importance in the precious metal industry have yet to be discovered by most. By the end of this blog post, you'll be more knowledgeable [...]
The Pungent Plot: The Intriguing Story of the 1955 Onion Market Corner In the history of market manipulation, few examples are as bizarre and fascinating as the Great Onion Market Corner of 1955. At the story's heart are two key players: Samuel Siegel and Vincent Kosuga, charming entrepreneurs who thought they had concocted the perfect [...]
The “Trader's Mindset” micro-blog is the perfect source of inspiration to help you stay focused, determined, and motivated on your trading journey. Long-Term Objectives Through Resolute Decision-Making In the trading world, waiting for the perfect moment is often a recipe for failure. Instead, traders must focus on reaching specific goals by remaining resolute in decision-making [...]
What Makes the Corn Belt the Corn Belt? When discussing American agriculture, it's impossible to ignore the Corn Belt – a region stretching across America's heartland and includes key states like Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Missouri, and Wisconsin. But what exactly makes this region so pivotal in the nation's agriculture, and how [...]
