Archive for May 2007
Trade-Ideas Releases v2.1
The beta release we launched for v2.1 was our most popular and most widely used beta yet in our history. Now the official version is available for everyone. If you are already using Trade-Ideas Pro, a prompt already asked you if you would like to download the latest version. Here’s a recap of why you…
Read MoreTraderFeed’s Trader Coaching Program
Here is a great learning opportunity to sit with a trained psychologist, Dr. Brett Steenbarger, who understands and even excels at trading, pattern recognition, and strategy development. To the lucky trader with whom he chooses to spend the month, a great deal of knowledge and self-awareness will be passed. In Brett’s words: “I’ll take on…
Read MoreBe Like Rick (Part 3): Learn Technique on Our Time – Save Yours for the Improved Trading
We conclude our 3-part series featuring the experiences of Rick B. who came to Trade-Ideas a bit frustrated with what a trading tool could do to improve his performance. Intrigued by our open invitation to spend one-on-one time with everyone who subscribes to Trade-Ideas via a scheduled, personal training session, Rick B. learned powerful ways…
Read MoreBe Like Rick (Part 2): Learn Technique on Our Time – Save Yours for the Improved Trading
Good movies often portray characters who go through transformations. They are different at the end of the film from where they were at the beginning. Here is the continuation of Rick B.’s trans-formative experience with Trade-Ideas. Part 1 of the story begins here. The Trade-Ideas rep suggested that I get set up with a private…
Read MoreBe Like Rick: Learn Technique on Our Time – Save Yours for the Improved Trading (Part 1)
Our New Training Service Winds Up Teaching Us Many Lessons Too We use a model at Trade-Ideas that separates into 8 specific steps the path our customers take to first become aware of our decision support tools all the way to experiencing value (translated = making money) and continuing their subscription. One of the steps…
Read MoreCycles of Market Technology: A Quick Brief History
Jaime shows us historical examples of how trading technology and innovation allow individual traders to exploit market inefficiencies and leverage themselves onto the same playing field as the institutions. Below he describes the trends in the kinds of artillery used by market participants and highlights the constant battle between innovators who create advantages in trading…
Read MoreA New Contributor with an Experienced Voice
Please welcome Jamie C. Hodge, a new contributor to this blog, who will provide occasional commentary on the markets and his trades. I say occasional because Jamie is first and foremost a trader. His best nuggets of wisdom are usually not written but verbally delivered throughout the trading day. We’ll try to capture that wisdom…
Read MoreSchizophrenic Since 2-27-2007
Jamie Hodge submits his thoughts in response to recent observations on the high degree of vacillation in the markets: This vacillation is the product of: Thin markets (i.e., low liquidity) Algorithmic market making Here are some facts and observations: The market has been quite schizophrenic since 2-27-2007 and is still terribly over done. How many…
Read MoreScottrade Makes a Splash with Online Ads
These Scottrade ads featuring Trade-Ideas are running on Yahoo Finance in high frequency. They look great. What results will we be able to see thanks to these marketing efforts? Increased attendance at the next Scottrade User’s Summit in SF (scheduled sometime in September) – the last one was in Chicago Increased positive feedback, emails, and…
Read MoreYou Can’t Beat ‘Em, so Adapt and Trade That Way
An Early Instance of Man vs Machine Holds Lesson for Traders Trade-Ideas is going automated! How can a human be expected to compete against a machine in an unfair competition? The legend of American pioneer John Henry foreshadowed a similar situation facing traders today. John Henry’s reputation as the greatest “steel-driver” in the mid-18th century…
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