http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/ Trading blog with trading insights, discussion on swing trading, day trading, and trading psychology. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:49:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.9 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/#comment-76117 Thu, 22 May 2008 15:10:07 +0000 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/#comment-76117 [...] So as you proceed down the path in search of profits, remember to be patient with yourself. Take it slow if you’re just starting out, and don’t force trades, especially if you don’t have a defined trading plan or method. Preserving your trading capital so that you can stay in the game is your number 1 priority if you’re going to find success in this game. [...] […] So as you proceed down the path in search of profits, remember to be patient with yourself. Take it slow if you’re just starting out, and don’t force trades, especially if you don’t have a defined trading plan or method. Preserving your trading capital so that you can stay in the game is your number 1 priority if you’re going to find success in this game. […]

]]> http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/#comment-35954 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:55:24 +0000 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/#comment-35954 [...] Waiting on the market means that you don’t go hunting excessively to find a good trade. It means you do your homework and take what the market gives. I’ve found that when I have to dig and dig to find a trade that it’s usually not worth taking. The best trading periods offer up plenty of opportunities for entries and new trading ideas, so when you’re not seeing what you like don’t force it. [...] […] Waiting on the market means that you don’t go hunting excessively to find a good trade. It means you do your homework and take what the market gives. I’ve found that when I have to dig and dig to find a trade that it’s usually not worth taking. The best trading periods offer up plenty of opportunities for entries and new trading ideas, so when you’re not seeing what you like don’t force it. […]

]]> http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/#comment-3281 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:23:16 +0000 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/#comment-3281 [...] Of course, there are times when going big is the wrong thing to do. I’ve talked before about when to trade aggressively, when to lighten up, and that you should never force trades. Those all still hold true, but when it comes to pressing the big button you’ve got to be sure your head is in the game. Do NOT go big if: [...] […] Of course, there are times when going big is the wrong thing to do. I’ve talked before about when to trade aggressively, when to lighten up, and that you should never force trades. Those all still hold true, but when it comes to pressing the big button you’ve got to be sure your head is in the game. Do NOT go big if: […]

]]> http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/#comment-1870 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:39:02 +0000 http://www.thestockbandit.net/2006/06/13/never-force-it/#comment-1870 [...] I’ve been trading the long side heavily and am still positioned long, but it’s a good time to be patient with adding new trades here on a Friday at the end of the quarter. Don’t force trades if they aren’t there. Once we see a rest there should be plenty of new opportunities arise, but until then the best bet is probably to stay long if you’re already in or stand aside if you’re sitting on cash. [...] […] I’ve been trading the long side heavily and am still positioned long, but it’s a good time to be patient with adding new trades here on a Friday at the end of the quarter. Don’t force trades if they aren’t there. Once we see a rest there should be plenty of new opportunities arise, but until then the best bet is probably to stay long if you’re already in or stand aside if you’re sitting on cash. […]

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