Systematic Advantage #28
Systematic Advantage #28: Allows you to test your trading plan before trading begins. One of the most significant benefits of systematic trading is its capacity for rigorous backtesting and simulation. Before a single actual trade is [...]
Fear and Greed: The Emotional Roller Coaster of Investing
Fear and Greed: The Emotional Roller Coaster of Investing Investing in the financial markets exposes investors to a wide range of emotions. Two of the strongest emotions driving investment decisions are fear and greed. Both [...]
The Success Story of Tudor Jones
Last week I wrote a blog about the Black Monday market crash in October 1987 and mentioned the trader Paul Tudor Jones. I thought I'd add to the story and talk more about Jones and [...]
Prioritizing Long-Term Gain
The “Trader's Mindset” micro-blog is the perfect source of inspiration to help you stay focused, determined, and motivated on your trading journey. Prioritizing Long-Term Gain As a trader, it's crucial to resist the impulse to [...]
The Little Book of Sideways Markets
Title: The Little Book of Sideways Markets: How to Make Money in Markets That Go Nowhere Author: Vitaliy N. Katsenelson Overview "The Little Book of Sideways Markets: How to Make Money in Markets That Go [...]
Maximum Favorable Excursion
The "Performance Metrics 101" blog series is geared towards providing traders with the essential evaluation tools they need to assess trading performance accurately. The goal is to provide a complete understanding of these tools, enabling [...]
A Deep Dive into the Dow Jones’ Historic Drop on October 19, 1987
The Dow Jones' Historic Drop on October 19, 1987 October 19, 1987, a day that will forever be remembered as "Black Monday," was a moment of unparalleled panic and chaos in global financial markets. In [...]
Systematic Advantage #27
Systematic Advantage #27: Systsm can hedge themselves without feeling conflicted. In the trading world, hedging is a crucial strategy to manage and limit potential losses. However, manual hedging often leads to conflicting emotions due to [...]
Coffee Control
How much coffee does a Coffee Futures Contract Control in real terms? If you've ever wondered how many Venti-sized cups of coffee can be produced from a coffee futures contract, you're in the right place. [...]
The Life and Legacy of Martin Zweig
The Technical Analysis 101 blog series is your guide to understanding trading concepts, price patterns, and technical indicators. Every post will focus on a specific topic to expand your knowledge and elevate your trading game. [...]