The vast majority of equity investors tend to focus on developing their skills in individual stock selection, which is a difficult and time consuming endeavour. Not only that, but it is also an extremely difficult and inefficient way to increase wealth. Whilst we have all heard the stories of the “bloke next door who made…
This week, for something a little different, I have provided a link to a Podcast I did with Louise Bedford. In this Podcast Louise and I discuss the benefits of using a mechanical system for trading the markets. In it, we discuss how a mechanical trading system can give you a clear edge to become…
One of the biggest issues we face as traders and investors is the issue of timing our entries into the market, or back into the market following a period of drawdown, as we have experienced of late. This is when the sustainability of our trading system will be fully put to the test, and when…
Well, we certainly got off to a flying start with the new blog. In this first week we have had nearly 3000 ‘hits’ and there were a healthy number of juicy comments and questions – I thank you all for being so open and active in your postings to the blog. This is exactly how…
Whilst the world equity markets continue to display high levels of volatility and irrational behaviour in line with the turmoil being experienced in financial markets, now is a great time to reflect on how these conditions have impacted your own trading and exposure to the markets and how to learn from any mistakes so that…
