Thanks to all for the comments on my last blog regarding algos. I thought over the weekend about the best possible way for all of us to learn about these pesty computer programs and here is my suggestion. I always believed the best way to learn something complex is by using a dynamic and interactive technique. I thought it would … Read More
Traders Ask: How to Recognize Real Order Algos
Yesterday we received an inquiry from a reader regarding algos. Read the inquiry below: Hi. I have been trading for nine years now and one of my biggest strengths is tape reading. However, the algo programs are absurd these days. How does the Gman distinguish real buying from some program just market making a stock? Also, it seems like the programs are more in … Read More
After Hours Trading Gameplan
Yesterday I went home mad about my trading. Couldn’t believe the market cracked so hard and the shorts were so difficult in the stocks I was in. I came home and ITMN opened after being halted. I opened my platform, didn’t even bother to open charts and just got cracking. 20 Minutes later I was net positive. Like Bella says … Read More
Scalable Trades
Over the last six months or so I have reflected back on my trading and have changed my style a good chunk. I have realized that as part of my development to become a bigger trader I have to focus a lot of my energy on trades that are scalable when the market permits it. I can’t tell you how … Read More
Getting Help From Your Peers
One of the best things of trading in a group environment is that you can get help from those who sit around you. Yes, trading is a competitive arena but that doesn’t mean you can’t look for help within your group. We love working with Dr. Brett but unfortunately for us he cannot sit next to us every day to … Read More
The Market as a Handful of Stocks
The last couple of days I have been baffled by the market being defined by a handful of stocks. If you’re not in them you have no shot in heck of making any money. Honestly, these days I tend to have about 20–30 positions both on the short and long, market stocks, little stocks, and just about a piece on … Read More
Party in Vegas…LVS that is
LVS, vegas, brekaout trades
Them silly small caps move cleanly…say what?
Yup that’s right. Lately I have been a holder of a good chunk of those small caps. It requires a ridiculous amount of patience for them to move but when they do, boy can they actually move in an orderly fashion. Take for example CHTP, I’ve been long for about 6 days already but has been a relatively easy hold. … Read More