It’s funny when you start talking to people about their beliefs around trading. On one extreme you’ve got those who think they’re going to buy some trading system or advisory service and instantly get rich trading with virtually no experience. And on the other extreme you’ve got those who think that 95% of traders lose money and of those that … Read More
Choking and Trading
The most painful sports phenomenon to watch is choking. I can get almost nauseous when I see a skilled, highly practiced athlete fall apart in the last minute. Imagine- he’s been ahead the whole way and yet manages to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. We know that the stress in these situations is huge but no one wants to … Read More
One Good Trade Review
*****This is a guest blog contribution from Jeff Williams, a hedge fund manager, PMP, and PMO Director***** — Editor’s Note One Good Trade is a great book! I bought the Audible.com version, as I do a lot of driving. Good narration. This book is not a step-by-step guide on how to trade and it doesn’t advertise itself to be, so ignore … Read More
Options Trading for Income with John Locke for October 20, 2014
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SMB Trading Lessons of the Week – October 19, 2014
In the video below, Mike Bellafiore is interviewed beforeFriday’s open by Benzinga to discuss his pre-market prep. Latest Blog Posts Higher Volatility = Higher Trading Expectations I love the idea of you experimenting with a giveback rule. It has been awhile since I have written about this. From your example above, stopping yourself out for the day when you dip … Read More
Options Trading for Income with John Locke for October 13, 2014
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Higher Volatility = Higher Trading Expectations
Hey Bella, First of all I want to express how excited I am for this (SMB DNA). I have been trying to trade part time for years and have been on the edge of being good for over a year. I have had some personal issues with my dad’s health that has kept me doing the “safe” thing with my … Read More
SMB Trading Lessons of the Week of October 11, 2014
Mike Bellafiore and Steve Spencer discuss 5 common problems with the SMB Community. Latest Blog Posts Solving 5 Common Trading Problems (SMB Webinar Replay) Steve and Bella presented solutions to 5 common trading problems that many traders face on a daily basis.These problems were chosen from a survey completed by those in the SMB trading community…Read More Enhancing Trader … Read More