The Matrix is a movie where no matter what age you watch it, you’ll gain a different perspective from it. And there is a wealth of knowledge and ideas that you can unlock when you dig deep into the movie. A world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, much like the iconic film. The Matrix, with its deep philosophical underpinnings and action-packed...
What is your biggest trading excuse? 1. Not enough money - Then paper trade! 2. Not enough time - 15 Minutes is enough 3. Not enough education - Learn it's FREE 4. Not the right time - It IS the right time 5. Not the best market environment - Let's get into them... #1: I don’t have enough money to trade Open an account and start demo-trading then!...
“How is it possible for Outsurance to have data on my charting platform, as far back as 2013 while it was just listed on the JSE.” A. The data that you see from 2013, came from the parent company Rand Merchant Investment Holdings (RMI). They then changed the name to OUTsurance Group Holdings Limited (OUT). And they have been in the process of transitioning...
About sums up the JSE right now... 📉📈 The JSE ALSI 40: Where Sideways Meets Rollercoaster! 🎢🐂🐻 Hey there, fellow traders and market enthusiasts! 📊💰 Have you been following the JSE ALSI 40's wild dance since December 2022? It's like watching a cat chasing its tail, but with more financial suspense! 😅🐱 Picture this: The ALSI 40 chart looks like a DJ's...
Black Swans are highly unpredictable events that go beyond what is usually expected of a situation. One definition I like is this. A Black Swan is where an event can cause the market to move 10 standard deviations away from the norm. When this happens they could potentially have severe and wide-reaching consequences. You’ll see the market will jump erratically...
What was a realm for Wall Street titans and for the affluent investors… In the last couple of years, it has knocked its walls, and has broken the financial chains. Today, it’s at the hand to the everyday individual, regardless of their financial background. Just to put it into perspective. In 2003 until like 2007, trading was very limited. I had a very...
I have said this many times. You only lose when you quit. Until then you’re either earning or you’re learning. But the issue is majority of people quit trading. And it goes far beyond just money lost. I say that because the essence of trading is playing with money you can afford to lose and you can psychologically handle. Right? So, it goes beyond money. If...
DO YOU KNOW THE 6 TRADING ORDERS? There are many trading orders that a broker can offer. You’ll just need to confirm on the platform or give them a call, which ones they have. And it’s important to know which one suits your trading needs best. Before you buy or sell a trade, there is usually a setting that you can choose to execute your trade. Common...
Do you feel it in your bones. Where do you want to: Take trades to make up for losses? Take trades for the sake of trading? Take trades out of emotions and gut (gat feel)? Take trades to make a quick buck? If so, you have felt the power and dangers of Revenge Trading. TO put it blunt. Revenge trading is detrimental, dangerous and just plain stupid for any...
When you trade and invest, there are many elements that you will continue to help contribute to. I can think of 4 main ways including: Way #1: You help with liquidity (volume) Remember, you are the intermediary in the markets. When you exchange money and buy and sell, you’re helping provide liquidity and volume. This makes it easier for other market...
Just so you know. I believe if you’re following a world renown and successful Penny Share expert, you’re in good hands. They are able to spot low risk investments and guide you through the process of owning great Penny Stocks. But as a trader , who only looks at charts – THIS IS DANGEROUS TERRITORY. Remember, Penny Shares are high risk, high volatile, low...
So you never took a trade again? This could be where the problems are rising. It’s also where you are probably missing out on what could help take your portfolio out of the drawdown. And sometimes, despite favourable market conditions, you may find yourself still hesitating to enter a trade. I want to explore four common reasons why traders fail to take the...
Trading as you know is a fantastic alternative to grow your wealth. However, it is not without its challenges. In fact, there are several success stoppers that traders face that can derail their trading efforts. Let’s look at four of them. STOPPER #1: Same Old Routine One of the biggest success stoppers for a trader is falling into the same old...
How do I calculate the brokerage I'll pay on a local CFD trade? You’ll need to calculate the brokerage you’ll pay to enter your trade and the brokerage you’ll need to pay to exit your trade. We’ll first need to lay out all the necessary information to calculate what brokerages you’ll pay… For this example, we’re going to use a trade example with Anheuser...
When it comes to trading, one of the most important skills to develop is market analysis. When you know how to read the market and make informed decisions, it can be the difference between spotting high, medium and low probability trades. Here are some ideas to analyse the market and maximise your chance of success. Start with the Main Indices The first step...
How do I STOP Impulse Trading? Just a reminder. An impulse trader is one who makes quick, irrational decisions to take a trade (long or short) for some form of immediate satisfaction it may bring in the short run. Impulse trading might occasionally work. But it's risky and can damage your trading confidence and psychology in the long run. That’s because...
You know that successful trading is… . . . . Patience. You need to wait for the setup, reason, system, lining etc… But then there is the 2% time where you actually ACTION a trade. We action a trade for three reasons. To enter To adjust To get out But we need to talk about these reasons more… Let’s do it., ACTION #1: Trade lines up – JUST TAKE THE TRADE!...
REMINDER: Compagnie Financière Richemont (CFR) is a Swiss luxury goods company that has a subsidiary in South Africa. The subsidiary's depositary receipts and warrant receipts were previously listed and traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). However, starting from April 19th, 2023, these financial instruments will be suspended from trading on the JSE...