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  • Rambo Trader

    Kulsum Khan on September 11, 2020

    Did you ever watch those old Rambo movies where he was able to think quickly on his feet and perform remarkable feats? It was more cartoon than reality, but we often hold ourselves up to such fanciful ..

  • Quick Decisions

    Kulsum Khan on September 11, 2020

    Trading is fast-paced. The markets can move rapidly, and it is sometimes necessary to react quickly and correctly. Depending on your experience and natural inclinations, however, making the right deci ..

  • Mutual Benchmarking

    Kulsum Khan on September 10, 2020

    21.1 – TER savings  I probably should have discussed this in the last chapter itself, but don’t know why (and how I missed it). While we discussed TER, Direct, and Regular plans, I should have pe ..

  • Putting Up a Strong Defense

    Kulsum Khan on September 10, 2020

    When the defensive linemen go out onto the playing field, they make sure they have helmets, facemasks, shoulder pads and other protection. The opposition is often formidable and there’s no reaso ..

  • Trading With Purpose

    Kulsum Khan on September 10, 2020

    Have you ever fallen out of bed early in the morning and just wanted to crawl back under the covers to avoid facing the stresses and strains of the markets? Perhaps you’ve been making trade afte ..

  • A Little Extra Protection Goes a Long Way

    Kulsum Khan on September 10, 2020

    It is a muggy day and Skips can’t seem to do anything right. He has fumbled around all morning. He didn’t sleep well last night. He’s tired, and he is tempted to just quit for the day, drink ..

  • For the Pure Love of the Game

    Kulsum Khan on September 9, 2020

    In systematic studies, psychologists have discovered that peak performers have a true passion for what they do. Whether it’s art, sports, or business, the folks at the top are not primarily moti ..

  • The Masses Can Be Right…Sometimes

    Kulsum Khan on September 9, 2020

    There are times when trading profitably requires an accurate gauge of mass opinion. It can be useful to find out what the masses think and follow them. Well, sometimes it’s useful. The dynamics of a ..

  • The Extra Weight of Psychological Baggage

    Kulsum Khan on September 9, 2020

    In a deep discussion with his trading coach, Jack confides, “I win sometimes, but when I lose, I lose big.” His coach asks, “Why are you putting on big trades? Do you see a high prob ..

  • Psychic Income

    Kulsum Khan on September 8, 2020

    Are your profits down lately? Has the novelty and excitement of trading worn off? Are you looking for reasons to stay in the business? You might want to consider how much psychic income you make from ..