Are You Reviewing Your Trades?

If you want to know what separates the losing traders from the consistently profitable ones, it is the habit of reviewing performance. Consistently reviewing your performance is the only way you can improve and become a better trader. But very few new traders do so and wonder why they are struggling to make money. Advanced Trade Review Advanced Trade Review (ATR) is a way of reviewing your trading performance. Review each trade and ask yourself […]

How to Make Money Consistently Trading the Markets

Are you a new or experienced trader fed up with losing money? Well, your problems are likely due to poor trade selection, your emotional decisions, or both. Both of which can be improved by following your strategy rules and neutralising your emotions. I want to reassure you, that you can succeed and make money if you’re prepared to put in the effort. You will also need patience and persistence. So, how do you turn things […]

Trader Tip – How to Use Support and Resistance to Improve Your Trading Results

Today I want to talk more about Support & Resistance and how understanding some key principles will help you. These are taken from Lesson 2 in our Learn to Trade Program. Many new traders mistakenly believe that Support and Resistance (S/R) levels are like brick walls, stopping price movement. In reality, they behave more like trampolines. Price often tends to bounce away from S/R instead of stopping as soon as they reach the level.

Are You Gambling or Trading Stocks?

Is Trading the Stock Market Gambling? Well, that all depends on how you approach the market. Let me explain. Online trading has exploded in recent years, attracting complete novices who think they can spend a few hours each week pressing a few buttons and end up making a fortune. The problem with this “Get Rich Quick” mentality is that you will likely end up losing your entire account. That’s because you will take on far […]

A Simple Way to Make More Money in the Stockmarket

Many investors are afraid to invest in the Stock Market because they believe it is too risky. What they are really saying is that they’re afraid of losing money. For a new investor, this FEAR OF LOSS holds them back from achieving the results they deserve. “You’re Not Alone” I want to reassure you. It’s pretty normal when investing to be concerned with the risks and losing all your money. Especially if you’re a cautious […]

Are Rising Interest Rates Bad News for Stocks?

As a Stock investor, it’s important to be aware of the relationship between the economy, interest rates, and Stockmarket performance. This will allow you to make better, more informed decisions about where to invest, anticipate market corrections, and protect your investments. Interest Rates and the Economy The starting point is understanding the economy and how it is performing. That’s because the strength of the economy is the main driver of the level of interest rates. […]

Are You Making these Trading & Investing Mistakes?

Are you struggling to become a profitable trader? Do costly mistakes stop you from making more money? If so, you’re not alone. Learning to trade Stocks and Options can be one of the most challenging things you can do. It can also be one of the most rewarding. And when you eliminate these common trading mistakes your results will improve. If you’re new or have been trading for a while, you will likely experience some […]

Options Trading for Beginners

Let’s talk about Options. What are they? How do I use them? Are they for me? I first discovered Options following the Global Financial Crisis in late 2008. It was then that I discovered the downside of using Stop Loss orders when stocks gap down in price. They don’t always reduce your losses. Reeling from the emotional pain of large losses, I was determined to bounce back and not suffer again. That’s when I discovered […]

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