An anecdote from the prop desk: The unprepared trader

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Often new traders think they are prepared to trade when they aren’t.  They think they have done the sufficient preparation to trade and the market truth is that they haven’t. Traders who we have trained from scratch to consistently profitable have always met the market definition of prepared.  Those who have underperformed have met their definition of prepared but not … Read More

Maximizing Profits in Apple Trades

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Friday presented an excellent risk/reward long setup in Apple. It had been sold aggressively for three straight days after having reported another record breaking quarter. The magnitude of the sell off was similar in size to what we saw in late February but the speed with which it occurred was far more dramatic. Thursday’s low about $11.50 from the after hours and … Read More

Andrew Falde’s TEA 2.0 Indicator is Coming Soon

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TEA 2.0 is Coming Soon… And yes, it will still be completely free. Be sure that you’re on the list to get the announcement when Andrew Falde’s updated indicator will be released. TEA 2.0 will be streamlined and easier to read. The directional signals are calculated exactly the same; however the updated indicator is easier to read because it separates … Read More

The education of a trader: The PlayBook

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  mikebellafiore In my second book, The PlayBook, I advocate archiving a favorite setup from each trading session. After each close, choose a best setup from the session that fits your trading style.  Reverse engineer the variables of that trade.  Archive this trade in a comprehensive format, perhaps like the SMB PlayBook.  As traders we should build from our strengths, … Read More