Fellow traders, A while back I heard a former fund-manager and now fintech CEO talk about the three key elements seen in good traders. You can read an article on it here. She said that in all her years there were three elements that kept showing up time-and-again in all the successful traders she worked with. […]
Archive | October, 2015
Billion Dollar Day – 24 hours in the life of an FX Trader – 1986 BBC2 Documentary
October 27, 2015
Here’s a little something to watch during a quiet, dull trading session. It was a BBC 2 documentary from 1986 about 24 hours in FX trading by following traders in the US, London & Hong-Kong. Clearly the technology and the styles have moved on – nevertheless it remains fascinating viewing for any FX trader. Its nice […]
BBC article on the effect of Adrenaline and Cortisol on Traders Risk appetite
October 22, 2015
I admit that I missed this piece by the BBC until very recently. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33363948 The gist of it being: Raised levels of the hormones testosterone and cortisol can make traders take more risks, which could create instability in financial markets, a study suggests. I’ve always been fascinated by the impact of hormones on a traders behaviour […]
Managing Trader Performance and the benefits of holidays
October 20, 2015
Hello traders, I’m back from a couple of weeks away from my desk and the markets. I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy some late winter sun in Majorca. Whilst many of you know that trading can be a lonesome endeavour it can also be an all-consuming one as well. It’s very easy to get drawn […]
October 3rd: Vid 2: August & September Monthly GBP & EUR candles (Video)
October 3, 2015
Here’s video 2 focusing on the GBP & EUR FX pairs. Trade well Paul
October 3rd: Vid 3: Monthly FX Candles: USD, JPY, AUD, NZD and CAD (Video)
October 3, 2015
And here is the final video covering the remainder of the 28 currencies I actively follow. Trade well Paul
October 3rd: Vid 1: August and Sep Monthly Candles: Indices (Video)
October 3, 2015
Hello traders, Here’s a quick video looking at the monthly candles of the Indices for August & September. there’s a pretty similar story across the board for a lot of them. Trade well, Paul
October 28, 2015
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