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Trading forum discussion - let’s keep it civil

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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... 

Where should I put my stop and take profit orders?

A trader this weekend emailed me a question about the placement of stops and take... 

July’s favorite blog posts, and a milestone reached

The summer months are often one where things slow down, but that wasn’t necessarily... 

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... 

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The Secret to Trading Success

If you’re reading this blog post because you actually think there is some one... 

The Trader’s Wish List

My Trader’s Wish List of good books, audio and video content, and other resources... 

Misunderstanding the Bid/Ask Spread in Stock Trading

This morning I came across a blog post talking about the bid/ask spread in the stock... 

Ways to approach news events in your trading

A question recently came up in regards to the impact of news on trading performance.... 

Trading for a Living vs Trading for Wealth Building

Something recently came up on one of the discussion boards I visit. It’s hardly... 

How much leverage to use? Wrong question!

I’ve been involved in a discussion recently on the topic of leverage. The... 

An Introduction to the Fixed Income Market

This article is a basic introduction to the fixed income market.  It covers the...