An interesting thing happens when newer traders are asked about their greatest trading obstacle. Much of the time you hear things like, “I need to stick to my plan more,” or, “I need to learn how to hold my winners longer”, or some other isolated behavior. What newer traders need to realize it is not an isolated behavior, but instead … Read More
Major Resistance Areas Reached? What to Look For.
S&P 500 and major currencies have reached major resistance levels but don’t be so quick to short. — Marc Principato, CMT, Risk Disclaimer *No Relevant Positions
S&P New Trend or New Range?
The markets are coming out of holiday mode. What are important levels for the upcoming week? — Marc Principato, CMT, Risk Disclaimer *No Relevant Positions
Anyone Make Money In Slow Markets?
Recently one of the trainees in the chatroom asked me if the slow currency markets are normal as we conclude the summer months of this year. My answer? Yes, we are still in holiday mode. I then explained my theory as to why we experience slow markets in general which is what I am going to explain to you in … Read More
How Our Traders Deal With Random Price Action
Prices are random, especially on smaller time frames. So what to do? — Marc Principato, CMT, Risk Disclaimer *No Relevant Positions
What’s Working for You?
For those of you who don’t know, trading during the summer months can be tough on your patience and P&L. A sizable portion of market participants and those with the ability to move markets all go on vacation and enjoy themselves while the rest of us stare at a computer screen that looks like it is frozen in time. I … Read More
Forex Trading: How do You Stay on Track?
Before I get into the lesson I just want to mention that I now have a book deal and am in the process of writing a book about forex trading. I invite you to help me write a book that will offer a great deal of value by giving me feedback here. This is your chance to contribute. I work … Read More
Forex: Are Futures better than Spot?
These days traders have so many choices in terms of what instrument they want to use to express their opinion in the markets. There are mini futures, cfds,spot, ETFs, and regular futures contracts not to mention traditional stocks and bonds. So spread capital amongst all these products and combine that with a general lack of trust from the general public … Read More