AdamG_SMB shares a question from a developing trader…
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@AdamG_SMB does a short video explaining his philosophy and approach to swing trading.
KISS (Keep It Simple..) Trading Lesson: The “Show Me” Entry For Pullbacks
DISCLAIMER: This entry method does not allow getting every cent of the move. If this is important to you do not read any further! The how and why of entering a pullback trade can be tough for many traders. Although if the price is moving against the established trend it can have decent momentum. This makes it harder for traders … Read More
Extraordinary Situation; Ordinary Trade.
In yesterday’s post, I made a case for a bounce play in the Japanese stock market. Last night’s extreme move makes this call look kind of silly in retrospect, but I want to highlight some important points and lessons here. First of all, this really highlights the difference between “armchair quarterbacking” or “time machine trading” (as we like to call … Read More
Evaluating your trading results (4/4)
How to use statistics to analyze your trading setups and individual trades.
Traders Ask- Position Sizing (Part II)
Bella Responds I love the respect given with the Mr. Bella 🙂 If we start a 1/3 position then we are not as confident in the set up. We are searching for information that gives us more confidence. What factors would do so: a) the tape b) intraday charts c) long term technicals d) any important news that just hit … Read More
The Psychology of Sizing (Guest Blog)
Below is a wonderful contribution to our learning/growth shared by an SMB Blog Reader and professional trader. **************** For the past 4 months I’ve been battling with risk management. It’s been my Achilles heel. Its has completely destroyed my consistency. I’ve made big and I’ve also lost big. I’d say that 80% of my trades have good technical structure and … Read More
Traders Ask: Risk/Reward Ratio for Setups
Adam attempts to answer a reader’s question on risk/reward ratios in trading setups.