Posts Tagged ‘Position Size’
Trading Mistakes and Bad Habits to Avoid
I was recently asked about some of the trading mistakes new traders run into when getting started trading. It was easy to come up with a lengthy list, mainly because I’ve personally made all of these mistakes myself, and in most cases, more than once. I thought it would be fun to put together a…
Read MoreTrading Tips, Tricks, and Painfully Learned Lessons
Trading is difficult. Anyone who tells you otherwise probably hasn’t traded long enough, or is trying to sell you something. I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I have learned a lot over the years and, throughout this post, I’m going to share with you some high-level trading tips, tricks, and painfully learned lessons I’ve…
Read MoreHow to Position Size When Swing Trading
One of the first things I do after waking up in the morning is check the pre-market quotes on my phone. Usually still in bed, and more often than not, half asleep. Waking up on the west coast at 5:30 AM is still a challenge after living in Massachusetts nearly all my life.
Read MoreFive tips for holding winning trades
Letting a winning trade ride is difficult. How many times have you had winners evaporate in front of your eyes, stop you out at break-even, or even worse, turn into a loser? It is no surprise holding onto a winning trade is one of the most difficult skills for a trader to develop.
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