I have been mentoring a futures trader recently. In a daily review (below), he provided feedback that mentoring encouraging him to focus on his best trades was powerful. I am working with a developing equities trader, who is very profitable when he focuses on his trade. He can tell you what it is. He writes in his reviews that … Read More
7 ideas for improving your trading consistency
I was recently a guest lecturer at Stony Brook University sharing my knowledge of trading and trader development with interested students. At the end of my lecture, a student approached and asked, “How can I improve my trading consistency?” We have polled our trading community for the top trading issues they would like to solve, and trading consistency consistently makes … Read More
5 ways our top traders are working to improve
I was on the West Coast last month to present to the Scottsdale (Phoenix) Traders and Investors Meetup Group. After my presentation, an astute and succeeding retail trader approached and asked, “What do your top traders do to improve?” At SMB, our top traders have been homegrown. We hired them. Trained them from scratch. Provided capital, technology, coaching and … Read More
How To Trade Large Gaps
In the following video I explain the process I use to develop initial bias and price targets in stocks that are gapping higher in the pre-market based on a catalyst. Also, below links to our live AM Meeting where I discussed each stock as our #1 In Play trading idea. The AM Meeting videos can give you a sense of … Read More
Bring a consistent you to markets to improve your trading
Trader wants to improve his trading consistency. (Please assume Trader has some edge in markets.) Trader might double down on their efforts to perform better during market hours. If I just focus better. If I just take only A+ trades. If I just wait for my trades more patiently. If I just use this indicator. If I just size … Read More
Journey of a Successful Retail Trader: Crossing 100k in Trading Profits
Last month on Twitter, I spotted this tweet and impressive equity curve from a developing retail trader: As the managing partner of a proprietary trading firm in NYC, I study traders succeeding. This retail trader is succeeding! I reached out and asked him a few questions (in bold), hoping to learn from his success. Below are his answers. Who are … Read More
Trading Class This Thursday
[EPISODE 37] “The Trade Review: How Pro Traders Keep a Trading Journal”
How do I start as a trader?
Recently I visited Pace University investment club to talk about the life of a proprietary trader. We make an effort to reach out to college trading clubs and college investment clubs and meet their members. Some of our best traders have come from these clubs. Also, college students rarely get to interact with a professional trader so sharing our experience … Read More