Traders are great at disagreeing. They disagree on everything from trading strategies to ways of measuring profitability. But there’s one thing that all successful traders agree on, and that is maintaining a trading journal that records your trades. Why You Need A Trading Journal Selwyn Gishen wrote a succinct article over at Investopedia on why […]
7 Trading Documentaries Every Trader Should Watch
Trading documentaries offer a glimpse into the lives of other traders and illuminate market facets that are otherwise opaque to the public. The first four trading documentaries talk about traders, their thoughts, and emotions. These are timeless gems that are relevant across time and markets. The last three trading documentaries cover the drastic changes technology […]
5 Ways To Fail At Trading
In the past 12 years, I’ve read a lot about how traders succeed and fail. I’ve also seen many traders give up after spending much time and resources. Over time, with my experience, I have identified a few main reasons why this tends to happen. Identifying them is not the same as fixing them. Like […]
19 Trading Quotes To Help You Trade Better
When I feel fidgety while waiting for a trade to pan out, I read trading quotes. Trading quotes are short, so I can read them quickly without affecting my trading. They are also relevant and help me to keep the right trading perspective. Here, I’ve picked 19 trading quotes from 19 traders/investors. To present a […]
7 Forex Trading Books To Get You Started
Want to start forex trading? Looking for a solid forex trading book to kickstart your education? You’re not alone. Many retail traders start their trading career in the forex markets. This is because of the low barriers to entry such as low initial deposit and small position sizes. But choosing to trade forex just because it […]
3 Key Trading Barriers and How to Overcome Them
We’ve all faced disappointing trading results. If you’ve been trading for a while, you must have encountered barriers. You start to realise that you always get stuck with the same issues and repeat the same mistakes. As it turns out, trading is about overcoming barriers. These are 3 key barriers most traders encounter. Unless you get […]
