Hype Versus Reality
I will pop this here as a reminder that noise often does not indicate what is moving in markets. And so we are back to the issue of thinking.
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Thinking Is Good For You.
This image appeared on my LinkedIn feed last week and you may ask what it has to do with trading. The answer is quite simple—a lot because the image itself and the responses it generated demonstrate why people fail at investing. All the responses I saw agreed—they were little more than echoes of the original…
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The ASX Might Be Stuffed
Next year the US plans to move their markets to 23 hour a day trading. Here are a series of charts illustrating why this move might completely stuff the ASX.
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A Mindful Framework for Trading Decision-Making
Eckhart Tolle’s philosophy on embracing the present moment confers a powerful lens through which to analyse both personal well-being and trading strategies. This perspective suggests that resistance to reality generates psychological distress while embracing the present fosters clarity and more constructive outcomes. Within the trading realm, mindfulness—a concept often misconstrued as abstract or mystical—represents a…
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Why Make Trading Difficult Part 4?
Trend-following traders prioritise aligning their strategies with the market’s direction rather than their personal biases or egos. The market operates independently of any individual’s beliefs or predictions and rewards those who adapt to its movements. By following the prevailing trend, traders capitalise on the momentum, allowing them to ride profitable waves rather than getting caught…
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The Crucial Balance in Trading Success
Adaptation Adaptation is the delicate equilibrium that distinguishes despair from triumph in the realm of trading. In this domain, where uncertainty reigns supreme, achievement demands more than analytical prowess; it necessitates an acknowledgment of the market’s inherent unpredictability. Every trade presents a dual possibility: it may propel a trader forward, redefining their trajectory, or it…
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Why Make It Difficult Part 3?
A few weeks ago I lamented the desire of traders to make their lives much harder than than they should be. To illustrate this I posted the chart below – It highlights the power of drawing straight lines to define zones of congestion and then going long or short based on the direction of the…
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Ten Minutes With Tate How Analysts Think
All forms of trading require decision-making. Sometimes, this decision-making is logical and generates a natural, logical endpoint that anyone can follow. At other times, it is narrative-based and relies upon stories and feelings—neither of which works.
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The Reality of Trading
One of the most remarkable things about markets is their absolute impartiality. They don’t care about your background, education, age, or social status. The thing the markets penalize—consistently and without fail—is laziness and a lack of discipline. If you’ve been lured by promises of “get-rich-quick” systems that claim to require just 15 minutes of effort…
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