http://www.thestockbandit.net/2005/12/09/diversification-trader/ Trading blog with trading insights, discussion on swing trading, day trading, and trading psychology. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:10:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.9 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2005/12/09/diversification-trader/#comment-8797 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:27:28 +0000 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2005/12/09/diversification-trader/#comment-8797 [...] It’s such a strong market right now that if you’re trading the long side, there are lots of opportunities across multiple timeframes. An excellent way to diversify your trading (which I’ve discussed before) and boost your bottom line is to Trade Multiple Timeframes. [...] […] It’s such a strong market right now that if you’re trading the long side, there are lots of opportunities across multiple timeframes. An excellent way to diversify your trading (which I’ve discussed before) and boost your bottom line is to Trade Multiple Timeframes. […]

]]> http://www.thestockbandit.net/2005/12/09/diversification-trader/#comment-4272 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:02:19 +0000 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2005/12/09/diversification-trader/#comment-4272 [...] Trey discussed the higher net-worth clients that are accounting for the increased level of day trading in recent months (there’s been a lot of buzz lately regarding this), and it’s not surprising to hear that much of today’s trading crowd is notably different than the bubble crowd of several years ago. By taking a portion of their portfolio to day trade, the new crowd is able to diversify their timeframe rather than just attempt to match the market’s returns over time. They’re also using sophisticated tools to help execute their trading strategy while reducing risk. Truly sophisticated investors, no doubt. [...] […] Trey discussed the higher net-worth clients that are accounting for the increased level of day trading in recent months (there’s been a lot of buzz lately regarding this), and it’s not surprising to hear that much of today’s trading crowd is notably different than the bubble crowd of several years ago. By taking a portion of their portfolio to day trade, the new crowd is able to diversify their timeframe rather than just attempt to match the market’s returns over time. They’re also using sophisticated tools to help execute their trading strategy while reducing risk. Truly sophisticated investors, no doubt. […]

]]> http://www.thestockbandit.net/2005/12/09/diversification-trader/#comment-1800 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:41:23 +0000 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2005/12/09/diversification-trader/#comment-1800 [...] On the heels of my order types post, I wanted to point out a useful tool to direct-access traders which only the more active day traders are likely to already know. Active traders who diversify are willing to trade both sides of the market, and aside from the uptick rule, getting filled on a short sale order is often the hardest part to catching the trade on the dark side. For those not already short, you can get there easily by routing your short sale through the proper venue. [...] […] On the heels of my order types post, I wanted to point out a useful tool to direct-access traders which only the more active day traders are likely to already know. Active traders who diversify are willing to trade both sides of the market, and aside from the uptick rule, getting filled on a short sale order is often the hardest part to catching the trade on the dark side. For those not already short, you can get there easily by routing your short sale through the proper venue. […]

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