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  • The Breakeven Point

    Kulsum Khan on March 16, 2020

    Once a trade is entered, there are two possible outcomes: on the light side it can make money; on the dark side, it can lose. Between the light side and the dark side is the breakeven point, and becau ..

  • Breaking Away From the Herd

    Kulsum Khan on March 16, 2020

    As evolved as we want to think humans are, there are times when people can act as mindless as a herd of cattle. It may not be all the time, but there are times when you wonder if people are thinking a ..

  • Don’t Overwork: Take a Break

    Kulsum Khan on March 13, 2020

    Trading the markets can be a mix of excitement and stress. It’s exciting to put on trades. It’s a thrill. You feel energized and thrive on the action. But it’s also stressful. You ..

  • Fighting Boredom

    Kulsum Khan on March 13, 2020

    These days, few traders find it profitable to scalp or trade intraday anymore. Most traders prefer to make swing trades, but swing trading can be boring at times. Depending on your total capital, it i ..

  • Paying Your Dues

    Kulsum Khan on March 13, 2020

    The great trader Jesse Livermore blew out his account more than once in his illustrious career. It’s scary to think about, but if you want to become one of the few who reach the top in this busi ..

  • The Big Win

    Kulsum Khan on March 12, 2020

    The most prudent way to make money trading is to work at it consistently, and through hard work and persistence, make steady profits. ..

  • Taking Big Risks

    Kulsum Khan on March 12, 2020

    Why would anyone want to avoid success? ..

  • The Big Picture

    Kulsum Khan on March 12, 2020

    Jim is focusing on a big trade that he’s just put on. He has 25% of his trading capital on the line, and he feels it would be a disaster if he doesn’t see a substantial profit. He can̵ ..

  • Getting Ready for the One Big Moment

    Kulsum Khan on March 11, 2020

    Winning traders make consistent profits. One way to trade consistently is to minimize psychological pressure, and the best way to do that is to minimize risk to the point that the potential financial ..

  • How Accurately Do You Track Your Performance?

    Kulsum Khan on March 11, 2020

    Jim and Sam, two part-time online investors, are discussing the performance of their stock portfolios at lunch. Jim inquires, “How well did you do last year?” Sam with assurance declares, ..