One of the best aspects of futures is the high leverage which allows one to magnify their gains on even a small edge. But, that’s the ugly side too. Scalping the ES with a 5 lot: you can be up $500 in a matter of minutes. Hit a few good trades and you can be […]
Continue readingA relevant question to ask is what will be the implications of commission free stock trading? First, I think it makes the futures industry look more and more archaic. The futures brokerage industry feels antiquated with more fees, commissions, etc. And, while the CME has made some favorable changes for the retail trader like the […]
Continue readingI am going to share an uncommon trading method to crush it. But, first I have to disclose that this method is a new idea that I have only given a few moments thought and haven’t studied or traded, yet. While it should be obviously clear to precede with caution, do be sure to read […]
Continue readingI have essentially identified 3 paths to edge among 7 figure traders from information readily available on the web and my own insights into trading edge: 1. Fully systematic and quantitative decision making. No discretionary decision making involved. While, I do not know any 7 figure traders with verified records that are fully systematic, it […]
Continue readingI feel like my psychology is finally at the right level to really take my trading to the next level. Let me share what I mean… I demonstrated phenomenal winning ability to predict markets– at level that I am not sure that I have seen anyone else demonstrate. Of course, much has never been published. […]
Continue readingWe always hear how most traders fail. However, the truth is that most traders quit: they do not actually fail. Read on to learn the difference. You see to fail at something then you must pursue something in such a way that it tells you that it is a failure– that it cannot work. Sure, […]
Continue readingWin or lose– does your trading make you feel like you are on a roller coaster? There is a reason for that. I kinda knew the why in the back of my mind. But, Mark Melnick from T3 Live in his YouTube videos made it abundantly clear to me as to the why. First, let […]
Continue readingFirst, let me start with a preface stating the following is opinion and not meant to suggest or imply any sort of return as likely– in fact, loss is most likely. Day trading for 50% returns with barely an edge is very possible: in fact, I used to think that sort of return was “good […]
Continue readingWestern culture has put the self and thought at the paramount of importance. Mystics such as Sadhguru have rightly pointed out that many Eastern practices of meditation place less importance on the content of thoughts– with the intention of seeking to create some space between the processes of self and experience. I am not a […]
Continue readingI recently got an email from a vendor with a futures track record. They claimed to be up $5400 on one contract. And, then I went to the track record and guess what, there was a spreadsheet with just profits or losses shown and no trades! This is not a track record. A real track […]
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