Schizophrenic Since 2-27-2007

Jamie Hodge submits his thoughts in response to recent observations on the high degree of vacillation in the markets: This vacillation is the product of: Thin markets (i.e., low liquidity) Algorithmic market making Here are some facts and observations: The market has been quite schizophrenic since 2-27-2007 and is still terribly over done. How many…

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Add Some Fizz to ‘Your Natural Thirst for Learning’

Thanks to Trader Mike for finding this excellent list of How to Fail As a Trader in 10 Easy Steps. #4 should be #1: 4 Look for the right system [the Holy Grail]. Rather than gaining an understanding, search for the killer trading system – it is out there and it will make you rich…

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2 Trader Takeaways from February’s Market Drop

The market gapped down and fell more than 400 points on February 27, 2007 marking the largest drop since the September 2001 attacks. While the press and pundits analyzed the fall from many angles, there’s been a paucity of comments regarding lessons learned from a traders’ perspective. Here’s our take that combines risk management technology…

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