People often ask ne the value of trading at a prop firm. And there are many value adds that a prop firm brings to a trader, but I want to focus on one powerful performance driver. Competition! When SMB first formed a JV with the Kershner Trading Group our younger traders were in awe at the PnL numbers of the … Read More
A Trader’s Definition of Hell
What would a trader’s definition of hell be? I say it’s the following: On your last day on earth, the trader you became will meet the trader you could have become. Scary to think about isn’t it? I have two ways of avoiding “trader hell” that I’ll share with you. Focus on process. I can guarantee you that if you … Read More
3 ideas to improve waiting for your trades
Yesterday I wrote about the #1 trading frustration of top traders on our prop desk. (#1 issue top traders want to fix in 2017 on our prop desk.) Today let’s offer 3 ideas to solve this frustration: 1. Journal your progress on waiting for setups. When are you successful waiting for setups? When are you early to enter and why? … Read More
#1 issue top traders want to fix in 2017 on our prop desk
It’s the end of the year, and time for trading business plans for 2017 from the traders on our desk. When viewing the trading plans of our best traders the issue that repeats the most to fix in 2017 is…….. Waiting for the setup! These are highly profitable traders, and even some seven-figure traders. These are experienced traders who have … Read More
Win the Trading Day!
This is part 3 of our trader survey that breaks down the results from our trading community. You will be amazed at what you learn about the challenges and successes that traders in our community are having.
Solutions to develop a more consistent trading process
This is part 2 of our trader survey that breaks down the results from our trading community. You will be amazed at what you learn about the challenges and successes that traders in our community are having.
The results from our SMB trading community survey (Part I)
This is part 1 of our trader survey that breaks down the results from our trading community. You will be amazed at what you learn about the challenges and successes that traders in our community are having.
Why did I make this trade ($MGM)?
I made a trade in MGM today, and instantly self-talked: “Uhm, why I am in this trade?” It was not a trade that I trade well. It is not a trade that fits my personality. It is not a trade that extenuates my strengths. Why? Why? Why? We make progress as traders when we stop making trades that do not … Read More