The last of the series of posts on random market data, with answers to which mystery charts were random.
Subliminal Messages
I watched a lot of tv in the 1970s. One of the themes that I found woven throughout various movies and tv series was the idea that “subliminal messages” could be delivered through the very rapid delivery of images through tv screens. I have no idea if this concept has any basis in fact. But the thought occurred to me … Read More
Traders Ask- Am I a Moron for Fading Stocks In Play?
Bella, How is everything? I have a few questions for you. I know I always bombard you so if you are too busy to answer no worries at all. 1. How do you know when it is time to scrap a trading play? I have tried to fade names that have reported good numbers many times and I have lost my hat. … Read More
SMB Morning Rundown – October 26, 2010
The SMB Morning Rundown highlights the key levels in the Market and the best trading setup that we have identified for the Open.
Make It Happen! (An Update)
Cortez, a non-traditional college student, was not a fan of the misinformation being spread about trading on his campus. He was as disappointed with the sparse selection of trading lectures at his school. You might say he was downright pissed. So he made it happen. He reached out to a prop firm (SMB), convinced one of their partner’s to visit … Read More
Why I Lost Money In GS: Part Deux
I noticed that the first blog I wrote on GS from a few days ago received a few comments/questions. Let me share a bit more of my analysis on why I was interested in trading GS the day following earnings and specifically how I selected possible entry points for trades. GS is one of the most difficult market leaders to … Read More
SMB Morning Rundown – October 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.
The Best A Set Up for this Market (An Example- AMLN)
Last week SMB visited the selfless trading conference held by Tickerville. My call was to share an A set up. A set ups are our favorite trades. We have A trades, B trades and C trades. With an A set up we trade a stock with more size, hold longer, and perhaps set a larger stop. We put on 30 percent … Read More