Author: The Balanced Trader

Clicking buttons for over 20 years, started my career on the Schneider Floor. Trained new traders, built robots, been the big boss, owned my own prop shop, ran a fund and back to clicking buttons. Since late 2020 I have focused on returning to my discretionary roots.

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 on both positive and negative trading experiences. By vividly recalling past successes and failures, you can reinforce desired behaviors and prevent repeating costly mistakes. Success and…

By The Balanced Trader January 4, 2025 0

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 on potential outcomes. Here’s how you might position your bets for maximum gain with minimal risk: Strategic Considerations: Always remember, betting on elections involves not just the outcome but the journey. Legal challenges, delayed results,…

By The Balanced Trader November 3, 2024 0

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…

By The Balanced Trader June 11, 2024 Off

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…

By The Balanced Trader April 26, 2024 Off