Posts Tagged ‘strategy’
What to Do When You’re Suspicious of Low Volume Rises in the Market
TraderMike’s commentary on the markets yesterday included this observation, “I’m always suspicious of low volume rises and this time is no different, especially for the S&P 500 which has been making lower highs and lower lows for the last month or so.” I agree. In fact we’ve created a couple of strategies in Trade-Ideas that…
Read MoreTrading Events vs. Stocks: an Online Presentation
On the heels of the recent Traders Expo in San Diego last week, I am participating in a virtual online trader’s expo organized by TradersWorld, a financial magazine and conference organizer de jour. My presentation to the online attendees will cover some of what Dan Mirkin and I discussed during our Learning Curve Seminar at…
Read MoreHow a Boston Roundtable Will Affect Your Future Trades
Last week I mentioned a industry roundtable facilitated by the Aite Group, a research think tank that provides actionable, strategic advice on IT, business and regulatory issues in the financial services industry. It’s a group we admire for their finger in the wind forecasts and analysis of emerging trends – special hat tip to Sang…
Read MoreTrade Like TraderMike
TraderInterviews.com discusses strategies and techniques with Trader Mike, one of the best known traders and commentators out there. Just some of the gems from this interview (Specs: 15 mins, 01 secs): Why he likes shorting stocks more than going long Thoughts about how blogging helps him be a better trader What are the minimum filters…
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 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 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 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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