Archive | January, 2011

Want to become a better Trader? Start blogging,

January 26, 2011

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Here’s a link from the businessinsider.com website about how blogging can help your trading.  I’ve said here that I’m happy for people to contribute and you’ll see some new additions over the next few weeks. http://www.businessinsider.com/i-blog-i-learn-2011-1 Have a read and if you feel like contributing then drop me a line or just set-up your own […]

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Trading Thought Of The Day

January 26, 2011

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‘A man must believe in himself and his judgment if he expects to make a living at this game.’ Jesse Livermore

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When Fundamentals trump Technicals – NZDUSD -83

January 21, 2011

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So here’s a little story about a swing position I had on NZDUSD this week.  Whilst my Cable trade took all the plaudits, this one was also working its way to completion. I’d had a technical set-up last week on NZDUSD and it set-up again this week.  The trade was set and it triggered on Monday […]

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What’s your trading lifestyle costing you?

January 20, 2011

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A very interesting article by the ever lovely Raghee Horner on what your Trading lifestyle maybe costing you in time. http://www.ibfx.com/Corporate/post/2011/01/19/Whats-your-Trading-Lifestyle-costing-you-in-time.aspx The results of her time analysis make interesting reading. Enjoy Paul

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Trading Thought of the Day

January 20, 2011

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“I think investment psychology is by far the more important element, followed by risk control, with the least important consideration being the question of where you buy and sell.” Tom Basso – New Market Wizards

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Trading Update – Weds 19/01/2011 – Final Cable portion closed for +298

January 19, 2011

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Hey traders, Here’s an update to my post last week regarding some of my growth account plays.  You can read the first part here http://wp.me/pFP6t-nQ .  I should also state that I have positions in NZDUSD and USDJPY also trigger this week and I’m following those as we speak however I’m only going to focus on Cable here. After […]

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End of the week review = +4.5%

January 14, 2011

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Well I had a good feeling about 2011 and so far so good.  If all my weeks were like this then I’d be a happy boy. My income trading generated 62 pips off 3 trades for a 3% return and one of my position trades has triggered.  I mentioned earlier in the week that I […]

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The art of war and the science of trading – Education – Futures Magazine

January 14, 2011

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An interesting article here from Futures Magazine.  Whilst it may not be about FX it’s still relative to all traders. Enjoy The art of war and the science of trading – Education – Futures Magazine.

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Starting 2011 on the right foot +3%

January 11, 2011

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It’s been a while since I wrote about trading. My apologies but I’ve been busy reviewing 2010 and planning 2011 to make it a fantastic year.  More of that later. I opened no new positions in the last 2 weeks of the year.  So I sat down on Sunday evening to plan position trades and […]

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Trading thought of the day

January 11, 2011

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“You only get nervous when you haven’t prepared.” Comment by Ashes winning England Cricketer Jonathon Trott during an in-depth interview in todays Guardian Sports section

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