Category: Deep Posts

This category contains posts (some of which are older) that have value but which might not be as visible to visitors of the site as others.

How come you don’t just start trading full time?

How come you don’t just start trading full time? Wouldn’t it be more lucrative then working the …

Where can I get intraday forex data?

Here’s another question (or rather pair of questions) about forex data. I am in need of some …

Do you manage money?

A reader by the name of Mike asked me the other day whether I manage money. The …

Where should Fibonacci Lines be drawn from?

Here is one of the more detailed and specific trader questions I’ve gotten in a while. John, …

Something to check out: StockTwits

Howard Lindzon, a hedge fund manager, has been involved in developing a new project called StockTwits. To …

Backtesting isn’t just about evaluating a trading system

Trading via technical analysis is mainly an effort in pattern recognition. Evaluating the price action on a chart …

Why were you in that trade?

I want to ask a question of those who are trading the S&P futures. Since the audience …

Once you’ve suffered a huge trading drawdown, how do you recover?

I imagine this question is one that more than a few traders are struggling with at the …

Wall Street Warriors episode videos

I’ve never seen the show myself as I don’t have the Mojo network, but I’ve heard a …

I think technical analysis is crap, and I should study economics to swing trade forex

Here’s something I came across on Trade2Win. I am a newbie, have been reading forex stuff for …

What do you suggest is the best way to trade fx markets?

Here’s a part-comment, part-question I received from a trader named Garry the other day. Simplicity is the …

Does The Essentials of Trading cover strategies related to E-mini S&Ps?

Here’s another inquiry which came in recently. Hi John: My name is Brent and I am relatively …

Very, very, very bad trading!

The following posting was pointed to me. I think it originally came from Craig’s List. The poster’s …

Kondratieff Long Wave Theory

I was asked the other day: What is your take on the Kondratieff Long Wave Theory?  Would …

Is there a way to guage when a market will break out and which way?

A couple of weeks ago I introduced a new video course: Reading market strength and weakness. One of those …

Keeping Perspective – You’re Not “A Trader”

One of the things everyone who trades needs to do is to keep things in perspective. Trading …

Should you treat trading like a hobby? How’s your discipline?

The Winning Mental Edge blog (thanks to Charles Kirk for the link) speaks on the topic of deciding …

Ten Things That Trip Up System Traders

Dave over at StockTickr posted 10 Ways New Automated Traders Get Tripped Up today. It’s a great post …

Video documentary of the Crash of 1929, and other things

I was recently pointed to an interesting documentary video of the Crash of 1929. If market history …

Your trading success is determined by your trading consistency

Consistency is the key. When I was coaching volleyball I was involved in a discussion with one …

How come you don’t trade full time?

During an email exchange with a member of my mailing list and a student of my trading …

Trading discipline isn’t a matter of just deciding to be disciplined

The other day, Brett Steenbarger posted something which I think really is worth some thought and follow-up. …

What are three things traders can do to coach themselves?

Brett Steenbarger asked me to help him with the new book he’s writing on the subject of …

Where do I go to find good stocks to invest in?

Got this question from a member of my mailing list the other day. John,   Where do …

Tips and suggestions on going after trading jobs

This inquiry came in from Todd: First off, I’ve been watching your EOT course again and you …

Individual traders who call a bottom are generally wrong

One of the blogs I follow is The Financial Philosopher. He doesn’t post as frequently as many …

Do I need anything beyond your trading course?

This question came in the other day from a trader named Randy: Should the Essential of Trading …

Emotions in Trading, Prop Trading Firms Scams?

Brett Steenbarger has posted a couple of good entries in the last few days. They tackle quite …

An Interview I Did Recently

A little while back Tim Sykes interviewed me for the Tim Radio feature of his site. Click the …

Understanding the Trading Quest for the Holy Grail

Ray Barros has posted a very interesting article on his blog which discusses the basis for the …

What’s the best indicator?

This questions gets asked in one fashion or another on trading forum sites quite regularly. There is …

Crude Oil Prices and the Economic Stimulus Package

In case you weren’t sure how much of an impact fiscal policy could have on the markets, you should …

New Housing ETFs

Someone has finally launched a pair of ETFs focusing on the housing market (or will be shortly, …

What is your experience with Tradecision?

Jeff asked me the following question about a charting package: My question is the following: it appears …

If you have a trading method that works, stick with it!

An email came in yesterday from a guy named John that I thought would be worth sharing. It …

How do I decide which support and resistance levels are significant?

Here’s a trader question on the subject of support and resistance. I am having trouble deciding where …

The Knowing-Doing Gap

I think most of us realize pretty early on in our trading development that there can be …

Choosing between trading education and information alternatives

A little while back I asked for suggestions about things I could do as fundraising activities to …

How do you forsee when institutions decide to trade?

I received this question from a trader named Dennis. I am getting started in trading and undecided …

Respecting Your Stops is Easier With Better Stops

Dinosaur Trader wrote a post on his blog about respecting your stops. Basically he’s talking about not …

New Trading Alernatives for Currency Traders

A few new forex ETFs are starting to trade today. These new ones move the group into some …

A Trading Blow Up Unfolds

It’s a bit sad thing, and not for the delicate types, but if you’re a new trader you …

Is This a Good Day Trading System?

Here’s another question I received from a trader, in this case about day trading the mini S&P …

One of the Greatest Stories You Will Ever Hear

I need to take a break from trading for a moment. If you haven’t already heard the …

Taking Time Off from Your Trading

Do you take trading breaks? Do you take vacations from the screens and prices and CNBC coverage …

Do You Do Trader Coaching John?

Do I do trader coaching? This is a question I get from time to time. I have, …

Trend Trading Methods Music Video

Ed Seykota is one of the featured interviews in Market Wizards. What he says about trading has …

Good Trading Doesn’t Happen Overnight

One of the biggest problems I see new traders struggle with is the mindset that somehow trading can …

Watch Your Open Orders!

In my ongoing quest to educate traders and help them along the path of trading development, I …

Which Forex Pair Should I Start Trading?

Here’s another question from a trader:  In Ten New Trader Pitfalls you mention that a trader must …