The Three Little Pigs and Trading Have you ever noticed that some of the greatest life lessons can be found in the simplest, most unlikely places? As children, nursery rhymes were a source of entertainment, but as adults, we realize that many seemingly simple tales have much deeper meanings. In this blog post, we'll uncover [...]
The “Trader's Mindset” micro-blog is the perfect source of inspiration to help you stay focused, determined, and motivated on your trading journey. Embracing Market Fluctuations: Letting the Market Be Your Guide It's important to emphasize that the market is a constantly shifting entity that can be difficult to predict or control. Instead of resisting this [...]
Systematic Advantage #32: Allows trader to assess the markets without the burden of emotional baggage One of the significant advantages of systematic trading is that it allows traders to assess the markets without the burden of emotional baggage. Emotions can be a trader's worst enemy, often leading to impulsive decisions that deviate from a well-thought-out [...]
Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered n financial markets, a well-worn adage has guided investors for decades: "Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered." This colorful phrase serves as a cautionary reminder about the dangers of greed in investing. In this blog post, we will unpack the meaning of this [...]
Alfred Winslow Jones: The Father of the Hedge Fund Industry In the world of finance, innovation can revolutionize the way we perceive and approach investments. Alfred Winslow Jones is a revolutionary figure who left a lasting mark on the finance industry. As the brains behind the first-ever hedge fund, Jones established an investment strategy combining [...]
The “Trader's Mindset” micro-blog is the perfect source of inspiration to help you stay focused, determined, and motivated on your trading journey. Mastering the Mindset: Emotionally Intelligent Trading for Long-Term Success When it comes to trading, there is a familiar tale that countless traders have shared: their emotions were the driving force behind their downfall, [...]
Title: Portfolio Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Authors: David J. Christopherson, Wayne E. Carino, and David R. Ferson In "Portfolio Performance Measurement and Benchmarking," authors David J. Christopherson, Wayne E. Carino, and David R. Ferson address the essential topic of evaluating investment performance. The book's purpose is to guide investment professionals, managers, and consultants through various methods [...]
Don't Believe The Hype: The Problem with Unrealistic Expectations in Trading As a trader, it's essential to set realistic expectations. Too often, individuals dive into the trading world fueled by stories of overnight fortunes and life-changing profits – only to face significant losses and unmet expectations. The key to successful trading comes from setting realistic [...]
The Sequential Pattern The Sequential Pattern is a unique trading strategy developed by Tom DeMark, a renowned technical analyst. This pattern is characterized by a series of nine price bars or candlesticks, each fulfilling specific criteria relative to their closing prices four bars earlier. The Basics of the Sequential Pattern The essential premise of the [...]
Systematic Advantage #31: Systems can easily apply the Risk-to-Ruin formula to determine appropriate capital investment levels Systematic trading strategies offer many advantages, including easily applying the Risk-to-Ruin formula to determine appropriate capital investment levels. This formula provides a mathematical approach to risk management, enabling traders to understand how much they can affordably risk before reaching [...]
