Archive for March, 2009
Focus on the Process Now, Results Later (Part 2)
In recently looking through some archived posts, one that caught my eye was Dave Mabe’s from last summer. In that post, Dave covered some very important aspects to sticking with your trading plan. Then in catching up on some reading, I saw where David from Trade-Ideas was just discussing this yesterday over on the Trade-Ideas [...]
Now on Twitter
Knowing that Twitter probably ‘tipped’ some time ago, I have nonetheless been reluctant to join the ranks of Twitter just because I was afraid it might be a time sponge. And with much more going on in life besides trading, my time is valuable – just like yours. But as a semi-early adopter in the [...]
SEC Fees Set to Quadruple on April 1
This is no April Fool’s joke. I wish it were – it’d save me a lot of money! But the SEC is making a mid-year adjustment to transaction fees, effective April 1, and it’s a significant one.
TheStockBandit University Has Launched!
There is a lot to be thankful for right now if you’re a trader. But if you’ve been part of the buy-and-hope crowd throughout the past 16 months, it’s been a tough ride – and might not be over yet. Ignoring account statements sure isn’t the most responsible way to react right now, and yet [...]
Thanksgiving in March (For Some of Us)
The market was only down a few points Monday, and yet to many that probably feels like a gain. That marks the 13th session of the past 16 in which the S&P 500 lost ground.
Steep Trend Lines Beg to Be Crossed
This market is ugly – as in really hideous. Fear & Panic aren’t really even the appropriate words at the moment for this price action. It’s more like sheer disgust.
