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
Jared Levy on Bloomberg TV
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Don’t Be a Trading Cliché
The trader who doesn’t like to share ideas and strategies with others because they actually believe their techniques are so special that they will lose their “edge” if they share. seriously. The trader who fades every gap The trader who trades every gap for a continuation The trader who thinks that reviewing your important trades is “second guessing” or “monday … Read More
My Thought Process: $NFLX
NFLX had a very powerful downtrend the prior day when it broke the March 28th support of 188.70. I was continuing to monitor it for a break of the 180-179 area. I missed the initial short entry on the Open when it held below 182. As luck would have it I returned to the desk just as NFLX was spiking … Read More