Success in business and elsewhere is often gained with years of experience through trial and error. Battlefield conditions necessitate a different approach that prioritizes good decision-making under the most stressful and high-stakes situations imaginable. In a different way, trading is similar. Moving millions of dollars in and out of positions while competing against the best […]

Investor psychology is an important aspect of trading. Understanding human emotions and their corresponding actions can give us a leg up in improving our trading and capitalizing on the mistakes and foibles of others. Volatile markets show this play out in real-time as panic ensues and massive moves are forgotten weeks later. The beginning of […]

I often tell aspiring traders looking to launch their programs that trading is hard, but it is only half the battle. Running a business that manages customer accounts and expectations, complies with regulations, and grows assets is just as vital. The CFTC is set to make that job a bit more difficult starting on March […]