One of the more common mistakes I see new traders make is executing a trade idea that came from a larger time frame analysis, but justifying the entry from a set up appearing on a smaller time frame and expecting it to reach the greater target. It can be very confusing because the smaller time frame charts can offer refined … Read More
Go for Growth
In full disclosure this blog post idea comes from listening to my wife and what she has to say about her reading. I recommend doing more of that 🙂 . In her highly publicized book Lean In (gr8 title) and in a recent interview with Fortune, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, relives her move from Treasury to Google and then to Facebook … Read More
Growth Up
Mike, When I read One Good Trade and asked you some questions a while back, I didn’t put the pieces together. Am I correct in saying you expect all 66 traders to treat the trading as a job? Though one that can be quite exciting and nerve-racking to say the least. Your comments reminded me of my insurance days when I … Read More
[Recording] The Playbook: Are You a Pro Trader or a Piker?
If you missed this Webinar by Mike Bellafiore, author of the “trading classic” One Good Trade, on “Are You a Professional Trader or a Piker?”. This recording is no longer available
Do You Need to Take a Walk (Trader)?
Thank you for the lesson last night Pro or Piker. I just reminded me of some thoughts that I had forgotten. Though I wasn’t sure one question I asked was seen. When you rip a trade and you see another trade with the set signals but don’t take it you are a piker. I agree. But isn’t it sometimes good … Read More
Is My Trading Scalable?
Hi Mike, Thanks for your offer to answer my question this afternoon by email. I wondered why you said it takes $1M-$5M to make $1M in annual profits? One can certainly make more than $50K annually with a $50K account. Why isn’t the relationship more linear in scaling up? I must convey my deep gratitude for the invaluable knowledge and … Read More
This is What a Successful Trader Looks Like
Hi, I applied yesterday for a spot in SMB Capital’s team. My resume is poor. I’m trying to increase my chances. First was TDC. I waited for the reversal and based on the Tape I’ve spotted buyers stepping up the bids. So i add a small size, initiating my long position. The tape continues to look strong so I add … Read More
Why I Tweeted HUM was a Short
Today during the trading session I tweeted on StockTwits about an excellent $HUM short opportunity, as you can see below. The funny part about these tweets, and I will let you do the research, is I was called out for these short tweet ideas by a few. Â My response to this now is the same as it was in real-time: … Read More