Toxic Trading Assumptions – What They Are and How You Can Avoid Falling Into Their Trap

Toxic Trading Assumptions – What They Are and How You Can Avoid Falling Into Their Trap

Emotions are a by-product of what we expect from life in general. If good things are expected, we are usually full of optimism and energy. If bad things are expected, anxiety usually takes over. If we feel success will not come our way, we may feel discouraged. On the...
Dark Pools – What Are They?

Dark Pools – What Are They?

Large players, such as investment companies, at times will use dark pools to execute their securities trades. Many times these large money managers want to hide their securities orders. These large players may not want others to see their activity. They are keeping...
American vs. European Options

American vs. European Options

American and European Options: An Overview There are two types or styles of equity options. One is an American style option and the other is a European style option. What are some of the similarities and differences in the two styles of options? If you buy a European...
Tips to Improve Your Trading Success by Tracking Your Results – Part II

Tips to Improve Your Trading Success by Tracking Your Results – Part II

As a follow up to the article published on November 24, 2016 on Scorekeeping which can be found here: Scorekeeping Part I, this week I will cover some additional tips about scorekeeping for your trading business. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of...
Tips To Improve Your Trading Success by Tracking Your Results – Part I

Tips To Improve Your Trading Success by Tracking Your Results – Part I

You will likely find it very difficult to reach your trading goals if you do not “keep score.” Keeping score is more than just tracking your profits and losses on a regular basis. Said another way… keeping score means being aware of how you're performing,...