Writing a Trading Plan Like a Pro
A Trading Plan is a comprehensive document that outlines a trader’s objectives, strategies, and expectations. It serves as a roadmap for traders, guiding their decisions and actions in the market. Elite traders are aware of their edge in the market before they even place a trade. This edge is well-defined and repeatable, forming the basis…
GC Week Ahead WC 9th November 2026
WEEKLY AHEADGC · Sunday 8 November 2026 GC Weekly Ahead WC 9th November 2026 Prepared Sunday 8 November 2026. GC continuous futures, 30-minute bars, RTHRegular trading hours. The official opening and closing time… More 08:20–13:30 ET, Globex day rolls 18:00 ET; volume at price approximated by spreading each bar's volume across its range, value area…
ES Week Ahead WC 9th of November 26
WEEKLY AHEADES · Sunday 8 November 2026 ES Weekly Ahead WC 9th November 2026 Prepared Sunday 8 November 2026. ES continuous futures, 30-minute bars, RTHRegular trading hours. The official opening and closing time… More 09:30–16:00 ET, Globex day rolls 18:00 ET; volume at price approximated by spreading each bar's volume across its range, value area…
ES Weekly Ahead WC 9th November 2026
MARKET STRUCTURE BEARISHSPOOBALANCE BREAKOVERLAPPING LOWERWEAK CLOSEINSIDE DAYNEWSCPI WEEK Week Ahead Economic Events – CPI Week All times ET.Sunday 8 November2 events · 0 high impact Time F Event I Actual Forecast Previous 20:30 CPI YoY (Oct) – 0.8% 0.9% 20:30 PPI YoY (Oct) – 5.3% 5.0% Monday 9 November13 events · 1 high impact ·…
LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES
TRADING IN A BLACK BOX Just finished reading “Black Box Thinking” from Matthew Syed and I just wanted to share some key takeaways and how the experience has helped me develop into a better trader. Primarily, how to embrace failure and use it as a learning experience and why ‘elite’ traders have more in…
Trading and Patience: The Conveyor Belt Analogy
For a trader, patience is not just a tool and a necessity. To illustrate this, let’s consider the analogy of a factory worker stationed at a conveyor belt. This worker’s task is simple: lift the boxes off the conveyor belt as they arrive. At all other times, any action is not only unnecessary but also…
Visualizing Success and Failure: A Motivational Exercise
Visualizing Success and Failure: A Motivational Exercise Harnessing the Power of Visualization for Trading Success This exercise utilizes the power of visualization to enhance your trading performance by focusing onOvernight Session More both positive and negative trading experiences. By vividly recalling past successes and failures, you can reinforce desired behaviors and prevent repeating costly mistakes.…
Maximize Trading Gains: Strategies for Upcoming Elections
Election Outcomes: Strategies Thoughts As the election approaches, the financial markets pulse with anticipation, creating opportunities for traders to capitalize onOvernight Session More potential outcomes. Here’s how you might position your bets for maximum gain with minimal risk: Strategic Considerations: Always remember, betting onOvernight Session More elections involves not just the outcome but the journey.…
Debriefing Fri 23rd August 2024 Jackson Hole
A look at the pre market Profiles What did Powell say? AI Generated In his speech at Jackson Hole yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted several key points: Overall, Powell’s speech conveyed optimism about the Fed’s progress in controlling inflation and hinted at potential rate cuts in the near future. Profile finished balanced in…
Trading is Gambling and When to Stop
Trading, at its inception, may seem like a harmless engagement—a pursuit of financial growth and personal challenge. However, beneath the surface, for some, lies a lurking danger: the potential for addiction. This addiction is not merely a metaphorical reference but a tangible, psychological, and physiological reality. The market’s volatility can often mirror the highs and…