The first in a series of blog posts on the building blocks of technical analysis
The Financial Media, Game Change and Trading
We learn in Game Change that John Edwards rose to serious presidential candidate with a pregnant mistress. He was running as a devoted family man. In this same book we learn that John McCain’s staff legitimately wondered if Sarah Palin was psychologically stable, yet she was the VP selection for the Rs. Everyday trading gurus go on TV and make … Read More
Momentum Scalp Trade (V)
This Monday we made a Momentum Scalp Trade in Visa, stock symbol V. Perhaps you can make this trading pattern your own. Let’s set up the trade: On Monday June 21st V exploded intraday. Monday afternoon U.S. politicians reached an agreement on the regulation of interchange, or “swipe” fees on credit and debit card transactions. This language was expected to … Read More
Trading Quote of the Day – June 25, 2010
“The most important change in my trading career occurred when I learned to divorce my ego from the trade. Trading is a psychological game. Most people think that they’re playing against the market, but the market doesn’t care. You’re really playing against yourself. You have to stop trying to will things to happen in order to prove that you’re right. … Read More
SMB Morning Rundown – June 25, 2010
The SMB Morning Rundown highlights the key levels in the Market and the best trading setup that we have identified for the Open.
Trading Quote of the Day – June 24, 2010
“If past history was all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians.” Warren Buffett
SMB Morning Rundown – June 24, 2010
The SMB Morning Rundown highlights the key levels in the Market and the best trading setup that we have identified for the Open.
Trading Quote of the Day – June 23, 2010
“All through time, people have basically acted and reacted the same way in the market as a result of: greed, fear, ignorance, and hope. That is why the numerical formations and patterns recur on a constant basis.” Jesse Livermore