The Buttonwood Agreement: The Birth of Wall Street In the bustling metropolis of New York City, the heart of finance beats strong within the walls of Wall Street. A symbol of wealth, power, and ambition, Wall Street has become synonymous with finance. However, the storied history of this powerful institution can be traced back to [...]
Transition Time As the days grow warmer and we look forward to more time spent outdoors, there's something else to consider regarding summer - the transition from winter to summer-grade gasoline. You may have noticed price fluctuations at the pump during this time, but many people don't know the important reasons behind this switch. This [...]
This past Saturday, I wrote a quick review of The Complete Turtle Trader by Michael Covel. I received an email from a client asking about the Turtle Traders. Based on our email exchange, I thought I'd provide a little overview of the Turtle Trader Experiment for all to enjoy. Turtle Traders: A Look at the [...]
The "Traders Mindset" micro-blog is the perfect source of inspiration to help you stay focused, determined, and motivated on your trading journey. Â Traders Mindset: Overcoming Short-Term Temptations for Consistent Trading Success Traders face significant challenges in maintaining consistency in their approach, which requires discipline and patience. It's too easy to become sidetracked by our [...]
Title: The Complete Turtle Trader: The Legend, the Lessons, the Results Author: Michael Covel In The Complete Turtle Trader: The Legend, the Lessons, the Results, author Michael Covel delves into the history and mythology of the legendary group known as the "turtle traders"—a group of people, mostly novices in the financial trading world, who Richard Dennis and William [...]
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. Exploring the Average True Range Indicator This blog post will examine one of the most commonly used technical indicators: the [...]
In the trading industry, performance metrics play a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of any system. Experienced traders rely on various metrics to assess their trading strategies and make informed decisions. Much like baseball players use statistics to measure their on-field performance; traders can use metrics to evaluate their trading effectiveness. This blog post [...]
Systematic Advantage #6 Allows trader to focus on the portfolio and not tic-by-tic price moves Systematic trading allows traders to shift their attention toward the overall performance of their portfolio. Instead of getting fixated on the ups and downs of individual futures prices, traders can step back and evaluate their overall investment strategy. This approach [...]
In a recent blog post, I discussed the Flash Crash of 2010 and briefly touched on Spoofing. However, after receiving interest from a client, I realized that a more in-depth exploration of Spoofing was necessary. Therefore, this blog post will provide a thorough explanation of Spoofing. Spoofing Techniques for Trading Future Markets Spoofing is a [...]
As planting season for Upland cotton is underway, we have compiled a list of general planting dates to inform future traders of the typical planting cycle. Planting Dates for Upland Cotton: Focusing on the Southern States Upland Cotton is one of the most popular Gossypium varieties grown in the United States, dominating around 95% of production. This [...]
