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Ten Lessons I Have Learned in Working With Traders

Brett N. Steenbarger, Ph.D. — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:49:43 +0000

When I sat down to write this article, I thought it would be challenging—but useful—to distill over 20 years of trading experience...

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Catch a Falling Knife…

TradersLog — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:38:00 +0000

“How to buy bottoms and sell tops with confidence.”By Jason Alan Jankovsky, FOREX Analyst & Trader Almost any trader with some experience has heard the trading maxim (or rule) “Don’t try to catch a falling knife…” It usually refers to buying a market falling in price and alludes to how dangerous it can be to

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Gann’s 29 Rules of Success

TradersLog — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:08:23 +0000

Words of wisdom from the mythical market timer behind Gann angles and the Square of 9.

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Overcoming the emotional barriers to day trading success

TradersLog — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 09:14:22 +0000

There is a rather common saying in financial circles, that the markets are primarily driven by two opposing forces namely, fear and greed. This is, perhaps, an over-simplification.

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Catch a Falling Knife…

TradersLog — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:35 +0000

Almost any trader with some experience has heard the trading maxim (or rule) “Don’t try to catch a falling knife…” It usually refers to buying a market falling in price and alludes to how dangerous it can be to try to get positioned when a market appears to have a lot of potential to continue moving lower.

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Are You Trading with the Right Stuff?

TradersLog — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:18:33 +0000

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a really great trader? Your answer may be just around the corner.

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Taking Back Your Edge From the Jaws of Fear: What You Need to Know About Emotions and Trading

Rande Howell — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:18:51 +0000

In the course of their evolution, every trader (if they are honest with themselves) has experienced disabling fear. How it happened – and why it continues to happen – often remain a mystery to the trader.

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The Brain on Trading: Emotional Intelligence and the Trader’s Mind

Rande Howell — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:37:09 +0000

“I left money on the table yesterday, and I’m not going to leave money on the table this time!” Harry silently declared, “I’ve missed out too many times – I’m going to ride this one and clean up.”

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Trading Psychology

TradersLog — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:14:43 +0000

The role of psychology in the world of trading is of tremendous importance. Here is a collection of articles from leading traders and educators covering the topic. The Mental Aspect of Trading by Linda Bradford Raschke The Best Psychological Test of All By Brett N. Steenbarger, Ph.D. Psychology of Trading by Jason Alan Jankovsky How

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