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Enhance your Trading Expertise into the Future – 5 Tech breakthrIn today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape. You really need to stay ahead or get left behind. It’s our passion to help you deepen your knowledge of the market trends and technologies that are shaping the future. And you know what, there are some very important trends and sectors you’ll need to adapt to your trading. Let’s explore some of the new paradigms that are transforming the trading ecosystem. New ETFs Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have surged in popularity lately. This is because of their flexibility, accessibility, and potential for diversification. You’re going to hear a lot more from companies like BlackRock’s iShares and Vanguard leading the way. Recently, thematic ETFs have been gaining traction. These ETFs focus on niche areas like environmental, social, and governance (ESG), technology, and health. For example, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), managed by ARK Invest. This targets companies that are expected to benefit from disruptive innovation across different sectors. New AI Tech Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing financial trading by providing traders with automated, high-speed decisions based on complex algorithms. You need to adapt AI into your life, before it goes past your head. AI-powered trading software’s is another thing I am looking at and trying to adapt into MATI. With it you’ll be able to analyze large volumes of data at lightning speed. This will allow you to make more informed decisions, run your trading journal, analyse data and even pinpoint which markets work best with your strategy. We are still in the infant stage of deep and machine learning with trading, so learn and grow with it. Electric Vehicles The electric vehicle (EV) industry is really taking over. I’m sure you’re seeing more Teslas on the road than ever before. I’m sure you’re seeing electric vehicle stations to charge cars. Even by the ports and harbours, you’ll see electric charging stations. With companies such as Tesla and NIO leading the charge. As the demand for clean energy solutions grows, It’s not just about the car manufacturers. But also the companies that provide these charging stations like (ChargePoint, Blink Charging) and battery technology (Panasonic, LG Chem). Space Tourism Space tourism is no longer a figment of science fiction. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic are making commercial space travel a reality. Just recently in June 2023, Virgin Galactic had their first space tourism trial experience. Before you know it, maybe we too will be looking at our beautiful blueberry of a planet from space. Metaverse The Metaverse is where you can combine a fully immersed world with VR ora shared digital experience with virtually augmented physical reality. Companies like Facebook (now Meta Platforms), Apple and Roblox are investing heavily in this space. This is just a scratch of what is coming out, and what I’ll be applying to trading. Here are another 20 breakthrough technologies to watch out for. Quantum Computing CRISPR and Gene Editing Autonomous Vehicles Advanced Robotics Machine Learning (ML) Nanotechnology Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) Synthetic Biology Hyperloop Technology Smart Cities Hydrogen Energy Lab-Grown Meat 3D Bioprinting Drone Delivery Personal A Remember, knowledge is not just power – in the world of trading, it’s profit.
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
Box sections, support and resistance, breakout tradinghello? Hello traders! If you "Follow" us, you can always get new information quickly. Please also click “Boost”. Have a good day. ------------------------------------- When trading, I always think about when the price will rise. And, by buying just before it goes up, you want to be in the profit zone as soon as you buy. To make these trades, you must be familiar with day trading. However, most people do not like to engage in day trading. This is where problems always arise. If you buy at a price that is too low and there is no sign of it going up, you will get tired and lose interest in trading. If this situation continues, you will eventually leave all investment markets and will not even be able to get opportunities. Therefore, even if you incur losses, you must continue to engage in day trading whenever you have time to maintain your sense of day trading. Additionally, you need to develop the know-how necessary for day trading. Some people may be thinking that there is no need for day trading since they will be investing with the goal of short-term trading. However, if you do not have an eye for day trading, 1. The average unit price is formed at a higher price than expected due to poor timing of purchase. 2. Buy at a price that is too low and miss out on higher opportunities. Cases like 1 and 2 may occur. Then, I started trading because the market seemed to be on the upswing, but I think it only amplified my negative thoughts about trading as I entered a pullback period. Therefore, depending on the market atmosphere, there are separate periods for day trading, short-term trading, and mid- to long-term trading. The current period is a period of day trading and short-term trading. In order to transition from this period to a mid- to long-term trading period, one must go through a period of great volatility. Therefore, as mentioned earlier, if you start trading when the current market atmosphere is more heightened, you may suffer large losses when a period of great volatility begins. Fortunately, if large volatility leads to an uptick, there is potential for profit from short-term trading. However, we cannot rule out the possibility that it will eventually turn into a loss because there is a possibility that the price will not respond due to expectations that it will rise further in the future. In any case, as the current day trading period is likely to continue for a while, it is highly likely that more individual investors will begin trading in the future. Since this is the time when companies or whales that operate large capital realize profits, once profit realization ends, it is likely to lead to great volatility, that is, a large decline. At the same time, companies and whales that were unable to buy during the period of great volatility will buy, and eventually a full-fledged upward trend will begin. Therefore, we need to be careful when trading to survive this trend. Because you never know when and how the market will change, you should always make profits or prevent increased losses through short trading, or day trading. So, the current period corresponds to the period of day trading. (USDT 1D chart) Currently, the flow of USDT is not very good. This is because large candles on the USDT chart mean that there is a large flow of funds, which means that many transactions are taking place or there is a lot of movement of funds. When these candles change to the previous candles, it is expected that the coin market will end the day trading period and enter a period of great volatility. -------------------------------------------------- --------------- As I mentioned earlier, in order to buy right before it rises and be in the profit zone as soon as you buy, you must eventually make a breakout trade. In order to make a breakout trade, you need to know how support and resistance points and sections are formed at the current price position. Then, if support is confirmed in the formed sideways section, you should start buying from then on until it breaks upward through the high point of the sideways section or box section. Otherwise, if you buy after seeing support after an upward breakout, it may be too late for day trading. A big rise often begins after a decline. This movement is commonly called a pull back. Even though the price has fallen, the number of people selling decreases, which means that there are not many people willing to sell anymore, so when the price rises, the number of people selling decreases, so this type of movement is often seen. There are prerequisites for this. Before the above movement can be seen, there must be a certain number of candles with long upper tails. This is because a candle with a long upper tail can be formed to confirm the movement of people trying to sell. Well, I won't go into more detail because I've heard this story often elsewhere. (BTCUSD 1D chart) As mentioned earlier, in order to make a breakout trade, there must be a certain section or point of support and resistance. Looking at the 1D chart in the example, can you see a certain range or support and resistance lows? If so, you need to check whether you receive support or resistance at that section or at the support and resistance lows. thus, You can think of a box section like the chart above. These box sections or sideways sections are different for each person, so it is impossible to say which is right or wrong. All you have to do is create a trading strategy that suits you within the set range and trade accordingly to earn profits. The box section I decided on is as follows. HA-Low and HA-High indicators are indicators created for trading. Therefore, it is utilized when starting or ending a transaction. Use this to form a box section, start buying when support appears in this box section, and continue buying until the box section breaks upward. Therefore, as shown above, candles that pass the HA-Low and HA-High indicators form a box consisting of low and high points. If you look at the chart in the current example, you can see that the base of the box is toward the bottom of the box. Therefore, in order to turn upward, it is expected that the movement will begin as the HA-Low or HA-High indicator moves and forms a new one by shaking it up and down. The key to breakout trading is at what point must the breakout trade begin. However, these points vary depending on your investment style, that is, your trading strategy. Therefore, in order to apply your own trading strategy to a box section created by someone else, you must know the criteria for selecting the box section. However, most of the time, such information is not provided. However, this can only be inferred from the pictures drawn on the chart. You need to be careful because making the inferences your own and creating a trading strategy based on them is like building a castle on sand. Therefore, in order to make a breakout trade, you must check the following: 1. Is there a certain range or support and resistance range visible at the point where the current price is located? 2. If case 1 applies, how far are the other support and resistance areas from that box range? If there are support and resistance points or sections within the box section or just above the box section, you must check them because even if you break above the box section, you may not make much profit or may even incur a loss. The section in the chart box above is 25120.76-28184.89. And above that, there is support and resistance at 28809.72. Therefore, if you are satisfied with the profit in the 28184.89-28809.72 range, you can proceed with the transaction. If not, it is recommended to hold the transaction. Ultimately, trading is done to make a profit, so if the visible profit range is small, it is better not to proceed with the trade at all. 3. Is it possible to take a stop loss when there is no support at the support and resistance points within the box section and the price falls below the bottom of the box section? You should think that falling below the box range means you have provisionally defined that a further decline, that is, a sharp decline, may occur. Therefore, you should be able to take a stop loss when the price falls below the bottom of the box section. If you think the stop loss amount is too large and you cannot stop the loss, it is better not to trade at all. Check conditions 1-3 above, and if everything is satisfactory, you can check whether you are supported at the support and resistance points, create a buying strategy, and proceed with the purchase. Otherwise, if you buy immediately when the box section breaks upward, the psychological burden will increase and it may turn into a wrong transaction, so you need to build up know-how through a lot of experience. The most important thing in my chart is the MS-Signal indicator. If the price stays above this indicator and the MS-Signal indicator turns into a bullish sign, it means that there is a high possibility of an uptrend and an upward move. Therefore, in order to trade more safely, you can start buying when the MS-Signal indicator rises above the MS-Signal indicator and the MS-Signal indicator switches to an upward sign and shows support. However, it is not easy to actually proceed like this. You need to think about how you will proceed with the purchase. I will take the time to explain this when I have the chance next time. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ** All explanations are for reference only and do not guarantee profit or loss in investment. ** Trading volume is displayed as a candle body based on 10EMA. How to display (in order from darkest to darkest) More than 3 times the trading volume of 10EMA > 2.5 times > 2.0 times > 1.25 times > Trading volume below 10EMA ** Even if you know other people’s know-how, it takes a considerable amount of time to make it your own. ** This chart was created using my know-how. ---------------------------------
COINBASE:BTCUSDEducation
by readCrypto
IMPORTANT - 14 Risk and Money Management RulesOver the past 20+ years, I've only mentioned a few money management rules. But then I thought about it, and realised there are so many more I use when I trade. So with this TradingView platform, I’m going to share my 14 most essential risk management rules I’ve ever come across. RULE #1: The 2% Rule – Limit Your Risk You might have seen this risk rule from me before, but there are new TradingView members everyday. Here’s how it works… Never risk more than 2% of your total trading capital on a single trade. No matter how good the trade looks, this rule will help you safeguard your portfolio from the impact of a single trade's outcome. The reason is, you will enter a losing streak. You will most likely take from five to seven losing trading in a row. But with the 2% rule, you’ll only be down 10% to 14% of your portfolio compared to if you risked 5% to 10% per trade. RULE #2: The Probability Rule – Assess Trades When you buy or sell trades, there are three types that can line up according to your trading strategy. I like to categorise these trades as. High, medium, or low probability. For high, medium, and low probability trades, risk 2%, 1.5%, and 1% of your portfolio respectively. If my trading criteria matches all the right elements to buy or sell – this is considered a high probability trade. That’s where I will risk 2% of my portfolio per trade. If my trading criteria has one or two elements that are showing conflicting signals – this will be considered a medium probability trade. In this case, I’ll only risk 1.5% of my portfolio. Other cases, there’ll be a time where the system will line up but the market environment is in a choppy and volatile range. This is where the trade will be a low probability trade. And so, I’ll only risk 1% of my portfolio per trade. Identify the probabilities and you’ll be able to adjust your risk accordingly. RULE #3: 20% Drawdown Rule – Pause After Losses There could be a time, where your portfolio is in the slums. This is where you could be down 14% to 20% of your portfolio. What then? Well you need to protect your capital. I have a simple rule where, once my portfolio is down 20% of my portfolio – I will pause my trading. During a drawdown, I’ll then switch to paper trading until conditions improve. If the market resumes in favourable territory and I feel more confident that the system will work better – I’ll then resume trading with 1% risk. RULE #4: Never Risk Unaffordable Money This one is a given, and one I often preach. With trading you should NEVER risk any money you can’t afford. If you’re using your only savings from retirement or you have any money that you’ll be emotionally attached to - Avoid trading all together. This is not only dangerous for your financial situation but it will also lead to a rollercoaster of emotions trading during both winning and losing streaks. RULE #5: The Time Stop-Loss Rule – Time-Based Limits If a trade doesn't meet its profit target (or hits the stop loss) within a specific timeframe, close it. I have a 7 week (35 business days) rule. It doesn’t matter when, what level or if the trade is in the money or out the money. You want to close the trade, after a certain period of time has elapsed, for three reasons. 1. You’re a short-term trader and don’t want to turn it into a long term investment 2. There are costs you are paying daily which is leading you to incurring a higher loss or less profits. 3. You don’t want to feel married to any specific trade. Either you’ll bank a lower loss than you planned. Or you will bank a lower profit than planned. This prevents capital from being tied up in stagnant trades. RULE #6: The Trailing 1:1 Rule – Protect Profits This rule, will help you secure your profits when a trade is moving in your favour. Here’s how it works. Once a trade hits a 1:1 risk-reward ratio (and has moved in my favour). It gives the opportunity to move the stop loss up to just above break even. This way you’ll will bank a minimum gain, should the trade turn against you. Also, it will increase your win rate and emotionally you’ll feel it’s much easier to hold a trade with nothing to lose. RULE #7: Half Off Rule – Secure Gains Sometimes, you don’t want to move your stop loss. Instead you want to lock in profits, while the market is moving in your favour. So the rule is simple. When the trade reaches the risk to reward of 1:1, this might be the best time to close half your position. This will lock in some profits while leaving room for further gains. RULE #8: The 5% Margin Rule – Control Leverage This rule is more applicable to those who have a MUCH larger account of R25,000 and up. Remember, with trading you’re buying and selling on margin. If the gearing is 10 times this means if I hold 1% of my account, I am risking 10% of my portfolio if the trade heads to zero. So, the trick is to never risk more than 5% of your account on a single trade. This approach reduces exposure to risk and aids risk tracking in volatile markets. RULE #9: The Intraday Stop Rule – Daily Loss Limit Not all traders like to hold overnight. You get intraday traders who buy and sell trades within the day. If you are one of them, then this rule is for you. Make sure you set a daily loss limit or a maximum number of losses. For example, if you’re down 3 to 4 trades in the day – that might be your que to stop trading for the day. There are a few reasons for this including: • The market environment is not conducive to continue. • You need to protect your capital. • Your emotions might run out of control having taken too many losses in a day. • This could result in impulsive and revenge trading to try make up for your losers. RULE #10: Forex NEWS Rule – Avoid High-Impact News Events I mentioned this in the last Trading Tips Q&A, but I’ll say it again. If you’re a Forex trader and you want to avoid volatile times when certain news events come out. You can stay out or avoid trading during high-impact news events. These events include CPI, NFP, PPI, and FOMC releases. Such events can increase trading risks and lead to unpredictable market movements. (Especially in the Forex market!). RULE #11: The Risk-Reward Rule – Favor Positive Ratios Whenever I take a trade, I always want my gains to be bigger than my losses. To do this I set my risk-reward ratio of at least 1:2. This means, I am only willing to risk one in order to bank two times more. Do this enough times and you’ll almost guarantee your potential gains will outweigh your potential losses in the medium term. And having a risk to reward of at least 1:2 means you’ll factor in the costs, brokerage and other fees with your trade. RULE #12: The 20% Golden Rule – Diversify and Limit Exposure You always need to have capital within your portfolio. Not only to trade, but to protect the current trades that you’re holding at any one time. So this rule is golden. Here’s how it works. I never expose more than 20% of my total investment portfolio to trading. This means, I’ll always be holding at least 80% of my portfolio. Remember, with margin (leverage) trading, it magnifies gains and losses. Having only 20% of your total investment portfolio will help you to always have more money in your portfolio to account for more trades, losses, costs and for you to diversify and manage your risk better. RULE #13: The Hedgehog Rule – Balance Long and Short Positions I love this rule. In trading you can buy (go long) when the market moves up. Or you can sell (go short) when the market moves down. But sometimes, you might feel you’re over exposed to the long side even though the market is moving up. So instead you can hedge your positions by balancing longs and shorts. If the market turns down, then at least you’ll have some shorts in the mix to make up for the losses with your longs that are going against you. I always try to avoid overcommitting to a single direction. This way I am able to protect my portfolio from sudden market reversals. RULE #14: Multi-Account Rule – Separate Markets I find markets all move differently and yield results at different rates. So what I like to do is open different trading account for different markets (e.g., Forex and stocks). I like to track and trade Forex for one account and stocks for another. You’ll find if you trade too many different markets in one account, it will most likely skew the portfolio and your track record. This is because of the way they all move sporadically from each other. So, diversify your portfolios across different asset classes and markets to manage your risk. Final words. I trust this 14 Risk management Rules Lesson will help guide you to your trading goals. If there’s one thing you should do is print, or save this guide and keep them close for reference. These rules will undoubtedly prove valuable in your trading endeavors.
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
Why you might STRUGGLE Trading - 9 REASONSTrading is the most simple and hardest career you can have. There are simple tasks to take but difficult to mentally handle. Success requires discipline, strategy, and often, a good amount of experience. However, there are many reasons why people may struggle to achieve profitability in their trading endeavours. Here are some common pitfalls that might be the reasons why you are struggling as a trader. can Lack of a Defined System A trading system involves a set of rules that dictate entry, exit, and money management criteria for your trades. If you’re trading without a proven and winning system, you’re basically gambling. You really need to find what works for you both mentally and financially. Either you can experiment with different trading strategies. Or you can adopt proven systems that you believe with what will work for you. It’s crucial to find a strategy that suits your risk tolerance, investment goals, and lifestyle. Inability to Handle Losses Everyone experiences losses in trading. You’ll take losing trades on a daily, weekly and monthly basis… If you cannot handle losses, you may find yourself holding onto losing positions for too long. You might feel you’re stuck in a rut. You might feel like a loser yourself. So, this needs to stop. Start treating trading as a business. Accept that losses as the costs of trading. Don’t dwell on losses. Accept them, embrace them and learn from them. Get Rich Quick Mentality Many people get the excitement that trading Is something that will bring bread in the short term. This cannot be farther from the truth. You need to get out of this “get rich quick” mentality. Establish medium to long term goals and work at it. Make sure, your expectations are realistic and be patient. Set achievable goals and concentrate on slow, steady progress rather than risky, high-return trades. Lack of Experience Like any other skill, trading requires experience to master. If you’re new to trading, you may lack the knowledge needed to navigate the market effectively. To gain experience, start small and learn as you go. Maybe even start off with a demo and paper account. This way you’ll be able to practice without risking real money. Read books, take courses, watch from experienced traders. Learn from their mistakes, so you can avoid paying high school fees. You ignore the Big Market Trends Before you trade, do yourself a favour. Get to know the market environment. If the price is heading up, look for longs (buys). If the price is heading down, look for shorts (sells). Trends can give important insights into potential future market movements. You’ll feel more in-tune with the markets when you know their overall directions. Letting Emotions Rule Fear, greed and ego are the enemies of profitable trading. If you feel any of the three dangerous traits, you’ll make decisions based on emotions. This will give you a gambling mentality of thrill, despair and denial. Cut out the emotions and stick to a more mechanical approach. Be like the market not like a human. Fail to Diversify You need to know how to mitigate risks. One market probably won’t make the cut. If it moves sideways for months on end, you’ll miss out on powerful opportunities elsewhere. So, diversify with different stocks, indices, commodities, Forex and cryptos. Also, don’t be over exposed too long with buys or too short with sells. Find the balance, because markets can change direction very quickly. Not Keeping a Trading Journal You need to get yourself a log book. A trading journal will help you to keep track of your strategies, successes, and failures. It will also guide you with the gameplan you need with a better chance of succeeding. Know what you can gain, lose and how long you can go through potential drawdowns (downturns). The past data might not indicate future results, but it can give you a likelihood of what is to come for your trading, markets and your portfolio. Lack of Discipline and integration Discipline is sticking it out. Doing what you need to follow your trading plan. No matter how good or bad the market is, when the trade lines up you need to JUST TAKE THE TRADE. And no matter how your feeling on the day, you need to do what it takes to succeed. Integration is similar but it’s actually adapting it whole heartedly into your life. This is where you don’t’ think twice. This is where you wake up and trade like brushing your teeth. If you suck at trading, you need to pinpoint why. Work on it, improve and evolve. Let’s sum the reasons why you might SUCK at trading up one more time…. Lack of a Defined System Inability to Handle Losses Get Rich Quick Mentality Lack of Experience You ignore the Big Market Trends Letting Emotions Rule Fail to Diversify Not Keeping a Trading Journal Lack of Discipline and integration
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
The Raging Bull on a Falling Roller coaster - JSE in the nutshelAbout 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 soundwave, with highs and lows that leave us all scratching our heads. 🤨📈📉 It's as if the market decided to throw a never-ending party, but with a catch – every time it cranks up the music and heads for the stars, it suddenly crashes back down like it remembered it had a curfew! 🎶💥 And guess what? Just when you think the party's over and everyone's heading for the exits, the market pulls a 180 and starts the bull run again! 🐂🚀 But here's the kicker – when you finally give in to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and join the party, that's when the bearish bear shows up, and it's not in the mood for hugs! 🐻📉 So, what's a trader to do in this wild ride? 🤔 Here's the deal: 💰 Money Management is Key: It's time to be the disciplined partygoer. Risk management should be your DJ, controlling your moves on the dance floor. Allocate a smaller portion of your portfolio to each trade to weather those unexpected downturns. 🚫 Ego? Leave It at the Door: Ego is that party crasher no one likes. Don't let your ego dictate your trades. Remember, even the best traders face losses. Stay humble, stick to your strategy, and cut your losses when it's time to bail. 📆 Patience is a Virtue: Keep your dancing shoes on, because sooner or later, the market will decide on a direction. It might seem like a chaotic dance floor now, but trends emerge eventually, and when they do, you want to be there when the music starts playing. So, fellow traders, while the JSE ALSI 40 keeps doing its sideways cha-cha, let's stay nimble, manage our risks, and be ready to groove with the raging bull when it charges or stay steady with the bear when it takes its turn. 🕺💃 It's all part of the game, and in the world of trading, the only constant is change! Let's keep our eyes on the charts, our hearts in check, and our portfolios ready for whatever direction the market decides to sway next. 📊💼
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
Navigating Forex Success: Mastering the Most Vital Fundamentals Forex trading, the largest and most liquid financial market in the world, offers endless opportunities for profit. Yet, success in this dynamic arena hinges on a solid understanding of fundamental analysis. In this comprehensive article, we will explore the most crucial forex fundamentals that every trader should grasp. We will provide real-world examples to illustrate their impact and share how they can influence your trading decisions. The Cornerstones of Forex Fundamentals 1. Interest Rates: Central banks set interest rates, which have a significant influence on currency values. Higher interest rates in a country can attract foreign capital, boosting the value of its currency. 2. Economic Indicators: Economic data releases, such as GDP, employment figures, and inflation rates, provide insights into a country's economic health. Positive data can lead to a stronger currency, while negative data may weaken it. 3. Political Stability and Economic Performance: Political stability and the overall health of an economy play a crucial role in currency valuation. Countries with stable governments and strong economic performance tend to have stronger currencies. Real-World Examples Example 1: EUR/USD and Interest Rates: Example 2: GBP/USD and Economic Indicators: Mastering the most vital forex fundamentals is essential for navigating the complex world of forex trading successfully. By staying informed about interest rates, economic indicators, political stability, and economic performance, you can make informed trading decisions and better understand the forces driving currency markets. With these fundamentals as your foundation, you'll be better equipped to seize opportunities and manage risks in the ever-evolving world of forex. 🌍📈💰 What do you want to learn in the next post?
COINBASE:BTCUSDEducation
by UnitedSignals
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MS-Signal, HA-Low, HA-High, and trading strategyHello? Hello traders! If you "Follow" us, you can always get new information quickly. Please also click “Boost”. Have a good day. ------------------------------------- (XRPBTC chart) In order to trade, you must select support and resistance points and proceed with the appropriate trading method. To do this, we work hard to analyze charts and apply them to trading. However, because of a one-time transaction made out of greed, there are often cases where the more you proceed with the transaction, the more you end up trading in the wrong direction. The only way to correct these wrong transactions is to sell 100%. It doesn't matter what criteria you use to select support and resistance points. As long as you can select reliable support and resistance points, you will meet the essential requirements for trading through chart analysis. For the rest, you can trade according to your investment style and trading strategy. Even if everything goes perfectly as planned, it's not easy to survive market volatility. Accordingly, we have no choice but to proceed with split sales in order to respond appropriately to market volatility. In order to proceed with trading like this, you must have support and resistance points and know how to create a trading strategy appropriate for them. This is because trading in the form of buying at a point that someone told you and selling at a point that someone told you is ultimately very likely to result in a big loss because you do not have your own investment style or trading strategy. Any indicator that shows support and resistance is fine. However, you just need to check the indicator in real time at any time to ensure the reliability of the indicator. The most important indicator on my chart is the MS-Signal indicator. This is because the trend is determined by which side holds the price based on the MS-Signal indicator. However, it is not easy to select support and resistance points using the MS-Signal indicator. Because it is made up of curves. So, we added several indicators to select support and resistance points. As a result, it was possible to proceed with trading by checking whether support or resistance was received at support and resistance points with the MS-Signal indicator. However, the problem was that its importance in playing the role of support and resistance was not that great. Therefore, these support and resistance points are used as split selling points after purchasing. So, the HA-Low and HA-High indicators were created to find the starting and ending points of trading. So far, only the HA-Low and HA-High indicators have been explained. I have not provided any explanation on how to create a trading strategy using this. Today, I would like to explain how to use this to create a trading strategy. HA-Low and HA-High indicators are not intended for chart analysis. It is an indicator created purely for the purpose of trading. Therefore, when the price touches these two indicators, it means that you are ready to proceed with the transaction. Therefore, you can start or end a trade depending on whether you receive support or resistance from these two indicators. The HA-Low indicator marks a point. Therefore, if it falls below the HA-Low indicator, there is a high possibility that the previous low will be renewed. Therefore, buying at the HA-Low indicator means purchasing or selling farming, that is, making a mid- to long-term investment. You may think that mid- to long-term investing means buying at a very low price and selling when the price rises to its peak, but this is not the case. The core of mid- to long-term investment is an investment method that seeks to obtain large profits with a small investment amount by controlling the investment proportion. If you mistakenly thought that this was a transaction where you buy with all your investment money at a very low price and wait until the price rises, you must change your thinking. If you look at the chart above, you can see a section where the HA-Low indicator has been touched but continues to decline. If you observe this closely, you can see that when it falls below the MS-Signal indicator and the MS-Signal indicator shows a downward sign, or when it falls without support from the HA-High indicator and falls, it leads to a further decline. Let me tell you something else here. In other words, I would like to talk about “I don’t know whether I am supported or resisted.” Knowing whether you are receiving support or resistance is a know-how that can be acquired through day trading. Therefore, in order to know whether you are receiving support or resistance, you must acquire your own know-how through day trading. Unless I change my mindset that I don't do day trading because I'm not good at day trading, I will always be dissatisfied with the average purchase price and proceed with trading. There are separate times for day trading. That time is now. The period of day trading is included in the series of processes that occur in order for companies or people operating large funds to sell their coins (tokens) in the process of realizing profits. After this day trading period, the coin market will experience great volatility and a full-fledged upward trend will begin, so if you do not practice day trading during the current period, it will take a long time until this cycle returns. You have to wait a period of time. Therefore, during day trading, it is necessary to put aside your greed and make constant efforts to earn even a small profit with a small amount of money. Once you can tell to some extent whether you are receiving support or resistance at the support and resistance points, proceed with buying at the HA-Low and HA-High indicators. However, since buying at the HA-Low indicator is a farming transaction, that is, a purchase conducted for the purpose of mid- to long-term investment, the purchase must be made aggressively, that is, with a small proportion of the investment amount. Therefore, since the purchase was made with a small proportion of the investment, it is useful to use day trading or short-term trading to increase the number of coins corresponding to the profit by selling the amount purchased. If you continue to trade in this way, you will touch the HA-High indicator. The HA-High indicator is a surge indicator, that is, an indicator that signals a full-fledged upward trend. Therefore, being supported by the HA-High indicator means that there is a high possibility of a large increase, so you should proceed with the purchase by increasing the proportion of your investment. However, in order to surge, there is a possibility of up and down fluctuations, so efforts are needed to overcome this. If you made an aggressive purchase using the HA-Low indicator mentioned earlier and purchased for the purpose of mid- to long-term investment, you can achieve psychological stability because the average purchase price is likely to be located at a lower price than the current price even if you purchased under the HA-High indicator. There will be. In addition, you can stabilize your psychological state because you can make a profit by selling what you bought at the HA-Low indicator near the HA-High indicator. I talked about something else for a moment earlier, but I'm going to talk about something else here again. The other topic this time is “How can I make my psychological state stable?” I'd like to talk about this. You can find out to some extent whether your psychological state is unstable or stable by checking whether you are sticking to the trading strategy you had in mind when you first made the purchase, i.e., weight control, split selling method, target point, etc. There is essentially no psychological disturbance before starting to buy. Therefore, before purchasing, you can plan your trading strategy from a third party's perspective. However, psychological agitation begins as soon as you start buying, and the psychological agitation increases due to price volatility. Therefore, in order to prevent such psychological disturbance, selling in installments is absolutely necessary. The timing of split sales must be changed as the transaction progresses to suit price volatility. Therefore, what you need to think about before proceeding with the purchase is the proportion of investment, the section to proceed with the purchase, the first sale section, and the stop-loss section before starting trading. As you can infer from what I mentioned earlier, the section to purchase is around the HA-Low and HA-High indicators. If you purchase at the HA-Low indicator, the first selling section will be around the HA-High indicator. If you make a purchase at the HA-High indicator, if the HA-High indicator also rises as the price rises, the area around the HA-High indicator that you meet next will be the first selling section. It is recommended to set a stop loss point when you have recorded a loss that you can personally handle. You need to be careful because selling when you are losing too much can increase the psychological agitation mentioned above, which can have a negative impact on your next transaction. Considering this, let's take the stop loss points on the HA-Low and HA-High indicators as an example. There are virtually no support or resistance points below the HA-Low indicator. If you are using an indicator that shows other support and resistance points, you can set the stop loss zone by referring to the support and resistance points. However, it is not easy to set up if only the MS-Signal, HA-Low, and HA-High indicators are set. Therefore, when purchasing at the HA-Low indicator, controlling the proportion of investment is very important. This is because it is most effective to reduce the burden of stop loss by controlling the proportion of purchases. Usually, it is recommended to stop loss when the price falls below the opening price on the day you started buying. That way, you can buy at the HA-Low indicator, which would have risen above the HA-Low indicator again the next day. Otherwise, the timing of the purchase will keep changing, which can act as a factor in increasing the average purchase price. The HA-Low indicator is likely to be formed below the MS-Signal indicator. Therefore, rather than buying near the HA-Low indicator to reduce the burden of stop loss, it is also useful to buy when the MS-Signal indicator shows the price maintaining. In such cases, the HA-Low indicator becomes the stop loss point. To start an uptrend, the price must be above the MS-Signal indicator, and the MS-Signal indicator must be indicating an uptrend. Therefore, you can understand these characteristics well and proceed with purchasing near the MS-Signal indicator. I mentioned earlier that because the MS-Signal indicator is a curve, it is not easy to select support and resistance points. To compensate for this, we have made it possible to check the M-Signal indicators of the 1D, 1W, and 1M charts on low time frame charts. You can use this to check whether there is support or resistance on the low time frame chart and proceed with the purchase. Looking at the current BTCUSD 1D chart, the HA-Low indicator is rising and forming at the current price position. Therefore, we can see that we have entered a period in which we can proceed with transactions by creating transactions in line with what we have discussed so far. Whether you buy when there is support near the HA-Low indicator or when the MS-Signal indicator switches to a bullish sign depends on your own investment style and trading strategy. -------------------------------------------------- - The big picture The full-fledged upward trend is expected to begin when the price rises above 29K. This is the section expected to be touched in the next bull market, 81K-95K. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ** All explanations are for reference only and do not guarantee profit or loss in investment. ** Trading volume is displayed as a candle body based on 10EMA. How to display (in order from darkest to darkest) More than 3 times the trading volume of 10EMA > 2.5 times > 2.0 times > 1.25 times > Trading volume below 10EMA ** Even if you know other people’s know-how, it takes a considerable amount of time to make it your own. ** This chart was created using my know-how. ---------------------------------
INDEX:BTCUSDEducation
by readCrypto
1
Why Trading is like Strategic Gambling It’s a big debate that runs the financial market. Is trading gambling? Well I’m going to try put it to bed in just a few sentences. There are two types of gambling. Gambling by chance and total randomness like slot machines, lotteries, Bingo, Wheel of Fortune and flipping coins. And strategic gambling which allows you elements of control of coming out with a probabilistic chance of winning. I believe trading is a form of strategic gambling. Let’s talk about the similarities between certain strategic gambling games and see how we can learn from them with trading. Game #1: Trading and Poker: Skill, Strategy, and a Bit of Luck In poker, each player gets a unique hand of cards. To win, players must devise a strategy based on their understanding of the game, their observation of their opponents, and their willingness to take risks. Players can choose to play, bet or fold. The same principles apply to trading. Traders have their ‘hand’ in the form of markets to choose to trade. To yield profit, they must understand market trends, observe competitors’ behaviours, and manage risks. In poker, one needs to know when to fold and when to bet aggressively. In trading we have stop losses to get us out of the trade. We have take profits to bank our wins. We have volume choices of how much to buy or sell. And we have the choice to stay out completely. Poker also teaches the importance of emotional control and patience, which are crucial in trading, where emotional decisions can lead to significant losses. Game #2: Trading and Roulette: Understanding Probabilities Roulette is largely a game of chance where players bet on numbers, colours, or sets of numbers. You choose whether you want to bet on red, black, even, odd, specific numbers and so on… Although the outcomes are random, players can use probability to guide their decisions. In trading, while certain market movements can’t be predicted with absolute certainty, we rely heavily on technical, fundamental, statistical analysis and probabilities to make trading decisions. Trading, much like roulette, is where you need to diversify your positions and bets. But instead of placing chips on certain numbers, we place deposits (margins) in the hopes of a probable outcome. Game #3: Trading and Blackjack: Playing Against the Market (House) Blackjack involves strategic decisions, where players decide to ‘hit’ or ‘stand’ based on their current hand and the dealer’s visible card. The main goal is to try and get the cards we’re dealt to hit 21, be close to 21 or be closer to 21 than our opponent’s hand. Bet too high past 21 and you burn. In trading, technical analysis serves a similar purpose by predicting future market movements based on past data. Bet too high with trading and you stand to lose a lot more. And if you can’t count with Black Jack, then you have a much bigger disadvantage to the game. If you don’t have strong and stringent money management principles, then good luck trying to maintain, preserve and protect your portfolio. Game #4: Trading and Horse Racing: Know your horse! Horse racing involves choosing the right horse based on its: Form Characteristics Conditions of the race Weather on the day and other factors. This is like trading. You need to understand each market you trade. It has its own personality, form, movements, and style. You also need to know which market is conducive for your trading portfolio. And you need to choose the right stock or asset to trade based on its performance history, current market conditions, and other factors. In horse racing, experienced bettors also diversify their bets across multiple races and horses to spread risk. With trading we diversify our portfolios over different accounts, markets, sectors, instruments and types. Game #5: Trading and Sports Betting: Predictive Analysis and Risk Sports betting also works similar to trading. You need to know how to analyse a team’s or player’s form, weather conditions, home and away records, and more to predict an outcome. Whether it’s football, rugby or cricket – you need to know your team players, strategy and likelihood of who is to win what game. Traders also conduct similar analyses, studying companies’ financial health, market trends, and technical indicators to predict market movements. And as always, there are both risks that need to be calculated and managed for high probability successful outcomes. So next time when someone tells you trading is just gambling. You tell them, they are right but it’s strategic gambling rather than gambling by chance.
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
1
Learn the 4 Best Strategies to Maximize Your Profits Today In the today's article, we will discuss 4 classic yet profitable forex and gold trading strategies. 1️⃣Pullback Trading Pullback trading is a trend-following strategy where you open the positions after pullbacks. If the market is trading in a bullish trend, your goal as a pullback trader is to wait for a completion of a bullish impulse and then let the market correct itself. Your entry should be the assumed completion point of a correctional movement. You expect a trend-following movement from there. In a bearish trend, you wait for a completion of the bearish impulse, let the market retrace, and you look for short-entry after a completion of the retracement leg. Here is the example of pullback trading. On the left chart, we see the market that is trading in a bearish trend. A pullback trader would short the market upon completion of the correctional moves. On the right chart, I underlined the buy entry points of a pullback trader. That strategy is considered to be one of the simplest and profitable and appropriate for newbie traders. 2️⃣Breakout Trading Breakout trading implies buying or selling the breakout of a horizontal structure or a trend line. If the price breaks a key support, it signifies a strong bearish pressure. Such a violation will trigger a bearish continuation with a high probability. Alternatively, a bullish breakout of a key resistance is a sign of strength of the buyers and indicates a highly probable bullish continuation. Take a look, how the price broke a key daily resistance on a daily time frame. After a breakout, the market retested the broken structure that turned into a support. A strong bullish rally initiated from that. With the breakout trading, the best entries are always on a retest of a broken structure. 3️⃣Range Trading Range trading signifies trading the market that is consolidating. Most of the time, the market consolidates within the horizontal ranges. The boundaries of the range may provide safe points to buy and sell the market from. The upper boundary of the range is usually a strong resistance and one may look for shorting opportunities from there, while the lower boundary of the range is a safe place to buy the market from. EURCAD pair is trading within a horizontal range on a daily. The support of the range is a safe zone to buy the market from. A bullish movement is anticipated to the resistance of the range from there. Taking into considerations, that the financial instruments may consolidate for days, weeks and even months, range trading may provide substantial gains. 4️⃣Counter Trend Trading Counter trend trading signifies trading against the trend. No matter how strong is the trend, the markets always trade in zig-zags. After impulses follow the corrections, and after the corrections follow the impulses. Counter trend traders looks for a completion of the bullish impulses in a bullish trend to short the market; and for a completion of bearish impulses in a downtrend to buy it. Here is the example of a counter trend trade. EURJPY is trading in a bullish trend. However, the last 3 bearish moves initiated from a rising trend line. For a trader, shorting the trend line was a perfect entry to catch a bearish move. Such trading strategy is considered to be one of the most complicated, because one goes against the crowd and overall sentiment. With the experience, traders may combine these strategies. Try them all, and find the one that suites you the most. ❤️Please, support my work with like, thank you!❤️
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
38
Top 12 Trading Myths Busted! TRADING MYTHBUSTERSIt’s time we cut through the BS and noise and shed some light on the TRUE and REAL world of financial trading. I can’t believe the misconceptions and false ideas of trading are still making appearances. It’s time to educate yourself before you eradicate your account. So let’s debunk some common and dangerous trading myths. Myth 1: It’s a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme Trading has long been shrouded in the myth of transforming anyone into an overnight millionaire. But it’s an illusion. It’s what drives newbies and amateurs into the trading world. And then a few months later, when they realise what it actually takes to grow an account. They move to the next “best” thing. Trading is a forever life-style that requires ongoing discipline and patience through strategic planning, knowledge and presteen execution. And not to mention, it also involves periods of losses. There are no shortcuts to wealth in trading, it’s a journey, not a sprint! Myth 2: It’s Just High-Stakes Gambling Trading is a form of gambling. But strategic gambling. It’s not like pulling the slots machine and having a chance of being right or wrong. Or flipping a coin. No, trading has an element of risk and reward control. And it is based on nothing more than probabilities and comprehensive understanding of market trends, money management and analytical skills. Unlike gambling, which is based largely on luck. You have an element of control with the outcome. That’s through trading journals, back and forward testing and making stringent decisions. Myth 3: More Risk, More Reward Yes! If you risk more you’ll gain more. But when you risk more, you can also LOSE way more. With trading derivatives and leverage, you’re exposed to more than what you put in. Sometimes 10 times, sometimes 50 and other times 500. So, this alone should tell you how dangerous trading is. When your portfolio goes to 0 – due to high risk – That’s it. And many traders full port their accounts. And majority become the 98% losing stat of trading. Stick to low risk, low return. Keep consistent and the return will start adding up and you’ll reap the rewards in time. Myth 4: Only the Rich Can Trade The myth that trading is a club exclusive to the wealthy is just that, a myth. Decades a go, you would have needed thousands to start trading and investing. But no longer is that the case. Some brokerages don’t even have a minimum with trading. You can start off with a demo or practice account. As long as the competition and innovation picks up, trading will be cheaper, faster and more accessible. Myth 5: Trading is Only About Buy low – sell high Although this seems like a logical strategy. It’s not the only way to profit. Trading techniques like short selling allow traders to profit from falling markets. Not only can you buy low and sell high. You can also sell high and buy low. Myth 6: More Trades Equal More Profit Trading isn’t a game of ping pong. You don’t just play as many times as you can in a day, to profit. First, Overtrading can lead to rushed decisions, increased transaction costs, and significant stress. Patience often plays a crucial role in a trader’s success. And second, it all depends on the market environments. If the market is not trending, you can go long or short and still lose every bet. Rember you still have to let the market move up or down a bit to make up for the trading costs! And so you’re already at a disadvantage when you take a trade. Sometimes the best move is to sit on your hands. Neutral is also a position and a powerful position during certain periods. Myth 7: Successful Trading Means Winning Every Trade Even the most successful traders get knocked down by losses. It’s the nature of the trading game. What matters is the net outcome over a period of time. Your job is to make sure the losses are small and the gains are bigger. That way, even with a 50% win rate you’ll win and the profits will outweigh the losses in the long run. Myth 8: Complicated Strategies Yield Better Results You’ve heard of analysis paralysis right? When you literally plant so many indicators on your chart it looks like a Jackson Pollocks Christmas Tree painting. Complication does not equate to success. You’ll learn that: Too many indicators will conflict with each other. You’ll struggle to back test a system. You’ll struggle to find high probability trades. You’re making it more complex than it needs to be. And most important… You need to learn to KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). Often, the best trading strategies are the simplest. What’s essential is understanding your strategy thoroughly and executing it consistently. Myth 9: You Need to Monitor the Market 24/7 Thanks to stop-loss orders and other automated tools, you do not need to be glued to your screens all day. The most important attention you’ll need to apply is trading layout, setup and execution. Once you’re done and the trading levels are in place. Go live, do something else. Don’t be a nerd. Enjoy life. Trading requires attention, indeed, but a healthy balance is crucial to maintain clear-headed decisions. Myth 10: Markets Are Always Rational Markets, unfortunately, aren’t always rational. Just like you learn in school. There is ideal and real ways of the world. Sometimes, the market is one clusterfreak of confusion. Correlations don’t work according to the book. Trends don’t match up the micro and macro analyses of companies. Good news doesn’t mean strong uptrends. Markets are run by many, many, many other factors. They can be swayed by demand, supply, algorithms, Smart Money, greed, panic, emotion, rumor, and corruption and manipulation. This will lead to price distortions. There is a famous quote attributed to Great Depression-era economist John Maynard Keynes – “Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent”. Myth 11: Brokers Want You to Lose Money Yes there are a ton of brokers who make money when you lose. But reputable, credible and top regulated brokers – do NOT want you to lose. They make their money from brokerages, spread and from trading volumes. They want you to succeed and grow. Because if you blow your account, they lose a client. Hence, when brokers approach me I always tell them the importance of education, guidance and helping them SUCCEED. Myth 12: Once a Successful Trader, Always a Successful Trader Market conditions, strategies, and personal circumstances change. If you want to be a successful trader and remain one it requires constant learning, adaptation, and diligent risk management. This includes me! Despite how long I’ve been in the markets, I treat each day independently. I follow my system, risk management rules. I look for future opportunities and prospects to improve my trading, platform, journals and even testing. This is forever an alive game that requires action. We are always learning, growing, improving and adapting. Like they say, past success doesn’t guarantee future profits. Let’s sum up the 12 common Trading Myths: Myth 1: It’s a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme Myth 2: It’s Just High-Stakes Gambling Myth 3: More Risk, More Reward Myth 4: Only the Rich Can Trade Myth 5: Trading is Only About Buy low – sell high Myth 6: More Trades Equal More Profit Myth 7: Successful Trading Means Winning Every Trade Myth 8: Complicated Strategies Yield Better Results Myth 9: You Need to Monitor the Market 24/7 Myth 10: Markets Are Always Rational Myth 11: Brokers Want You to Lose Money Myth 12: Once a Successful Trader, Always a Successful Trader If this was helpful let me know in the comments!
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
1
Initiation. Accumulation. PumpHow to trade coins after listing? Here is logic of IAP model BINANCE:APTUSDT When people get tokens after airdrop or launchpad, most likely on first candle we will see seller pressure. This model works in general only for fundamental projects, where even people who get tokens for free will hold it for long term. Because we got a lot of examples when this model doesn't work and price crashed under listing price. Also we need pay attention in what market period we see this listing. Because if it's a beginning of bear market this model most likely also will not works. Initiation - Formation price imbalance in the broad price range at the time of listing coins can be interpreted as an initiating impulse, who doesn't leave fair traded price zones on ways of its formation and in here will be be nearest target. We can use Fib from the bottom to the top candle before correction or just count only body of first Daily close candle. Accumulation - Price reaction to price imbalance initiating impulse is a direct indication of the presence or lack of accumulation character on the chart. Zones for accumulation before pump will be classic 0.618 / 0.71/ 0.86 levels by fib. Pump - last stage of this model is a Pump, minimal target for this trade can be -0.27 and -0.618 level by fib where you can fix profit. On this example with Aptos it was over 500% pump. After pump depends of market stage and cycle price can continue parabolic move up or correction again to 0.5 or 0.618 level by same fib. Hope you enjoyed the content I created, You can support with your likes and comments this idea so more people can watch! ✅Disclaimer: Please be aware of the risks involved in trading. This idea was made for educational purposes only not for financial Investment Purposes. --- • Look at my ideas about interesting altcoins in the related section down below ↓ • For more ideas please hit "Like" and "Follow"!
Education
by Crypto4light
The Slight Depression - Why NFP Numbers aren't tha NB* with TechWhy jobs added or lost won’t have a big effect on the tech stock markets in the future Every month, I get asked about NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls). This is a barometer that comes out on the 1stFriday of every month. It tells us one thing. Whether the number of jobs were added or lost in the US economy for the previous month (excluding farming jobs). Well let’s take the NFP number coming out today (1 September 2023) Prior was 187,000 and the Forecast is 170,000. So already, they are guessing there’ll be 17,000 less jobs added this month compared to last month. In the past I would say, anything less than 170K might be a cause of concern to the stock market and companies (especially in tech) as less people were assigned jobs. But this month, I have a shift in mind and thoughts. If NFP comes out worse than expected… I don't necessarily think this will have a bad effect on the NASDAQ. In fact, the Nasdaq is showing strong signs of upside to come in the next few months. Between the Falling Wedge, the Price above 200MA, the price jumping from the prior uptrend - It looks like the NASDAQ wants to shoot up! And companies like Nvidia, META, Alphabet, Microsoft, IBM and even Tesla, I believe, will do just fine cutting jobs and building their empires simultaneously. And whether the NFP drops or rises, NASDAQ along with tech stocks will do just fine. Now let's talk about something a little more solemn. I have a wild thought of the day. In the era of accelerated technological advancements and revolutionary influence of AI (Artificial Intelligence), there is a paradigm shift happening between the biologics and the non-biologics. Sure tech companies will need a strong workforce, but I don’t think they need an excessive amount of employees like in the past. In the AI era with new AI developments, deep and machine learning to optimise and maximise operations and profits… I think we WILL undoubtedly see a major disruption in the employee force. But here is where it gets scary… Those who adapt, grow and evolve will make it. Those who don't might, fall behind and into what I call. The Slight Depression This is where things are getting tough and more expensive. · Salaries are staying the same while prices are going up. · Groceries you have to think twice when buying cereals. · Flights are crazy. · Rates and taxes are just ridiculous. · Some restaurants are out of their minds. · Don’t start with mortgages, bonds, insurance and medical aid. · Filling up a tank of petrol is showing off nowadays! Clearly, there is a shift between the lower and upper class. Where I truly believe the middle class is falling away very quickly. Soon it’ll be lower and upper class! No in between and that scares me! So… The onus now lies YOU. You really need to adapt, adopt and integrate to this rapidly evolving landscape. Foe examples, if you possess the skills to work alongside AI, harness its potential, and contribute to its development, you’ll stand a chance in the job market. If you continue to learn new tricks, no matter how old or young of a dog you are. If you continue to upskill yourself. If you invest in yourself (physically, mentally and financially). You’ll have the upper hand. What are your thoughts? Do you think a lower NFP number is bad for tech stocks and an index like the NASDAQ? Do you think The Slight Depression is among us? Answer yes or no.
NASDAQ:NDXEducation
by Timonrosso
How to Begin Trading in 6 Steps If you have already taken the leap and started trading – You may skip this article and enjoy your day 😊 Beginner traders, I’m writing this for you! Financial trading has never been more accessible, cheaper and innovative than ever before. What you have available today, I once had to pay up to $10,000 a year. And some charting platforms cost up to $25,000 a year! Absolutely insane. And now today, it’s ready for you for practically FREE especially on TradingView!. However, if you’re ready to to embark on this journey successfully, there are some essential components that you must have. You’ll need 6 things to start your trading the right way. 1. Trading Platform A trading platform is your gateway to the financial markets. It’s an online software that allows you to execute trades, monitor markets, analyze price charts, and do much more. The best platforms are user-friendly, offer a wide range of tools, and support multiple asset classes such as stocks, forex, insdices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. They should also offer either spread betting, CFDs (which is what I like), futures and or lots. Make sure the platform you choose is regulated by relevant financial authorities and offers strong security measures to safeguard your funds and data. 2. Charting Platform A charting platform is a tool used to visualize market data. You should be able to choose various formats such as line, bar, and candlestick charts. They also provide a range of technical analysis indicators, such as moving averages, RSI, MACD, and Fibonacci retracements, which can help you analyze market trends and make informed trading decisions. When you choose a charting platform, consider its ease of use, customizability, the range of available indicators, and compatibility with your trading platform. 3. Fund Your Account Before you can start trading, you need to fund your trading account. Now here’s the funny thing. Most people put in like $1,000 or like $10,000 – Something ridiculously small. And they just keep it at that. Look, you can have a sizeable account in your portfolio. And you can trade as if you have $1,000. You don’t need to trade everything. But you do need to take that leap and deposit money into your account. Also, understand the platform’s margin requirements to avoid potential margin calls (When they tell you – you have to cough up more money). You need to be 100% ready and have your capital management prepared to a T. 4. Trading Strategy This is your roadmap. This is your ‘holy-grail’ This is your game plan. This is your future plan in the financial markets. You get the point. A strategy will outline: • How to know when a trade lines up. • When to enter trades according to criteria • When to exit a trade according to criteria. • When to adjust your trade if need be (Lock in profits, cut losses, maximise gains). • Which markets to trade • How much to risk on each trade. Your strategy can be based on technical analysis, fundamental analysis, or a combination of both. I have used a 20 year old strategy that incorporates chart patterns, money management rules, two indicators and Smart Money Concepts. More importantly, your strategy should align with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and trading schedule. 5. Trading Journal A trading journal is a record of all your trades. It includes entry and exit points, the reasons for taking the trade, the strategy used, and the outcome. I also have other elements like Mistakes, Emotions, Drawdowns, Risk to reward and so many more. Basically, it’s a valuable tool to reflect on your performance. This will allow you to review your trades, learn from your mistakes, and improve your strategy over time. 6. Rules and Criteria To ensure discipline and risk management in trading, it’s essential to set rules and criteria. These guidelines will help you remain consistent and prevent emotional decision-making. Here are some examples: • Halt after a 15% drawdown on your account: This rule can prevent further losses during a bad trading period. It’s a form of risk management, forcing you to stop and reassess your strategy when things are not going as planned. • Never risk more than 2% per trade: This rule ensures that even multiple losing trades in a row won’t wipe out your account. • Only trade with the trend: When market is up – only look for longs. When market is down – only look for shorts. When market is sideways – Be cautiously • Every trade needs a stop-loss and take-profit level This automates risk management, ensuring you exit trades at predetermined levels. • Limit the number of trades per day or period This prevents overtrading. Always think quality versus quantity. And if you have a couple of trades, make sure you know what the WORST case scenario is for your portfolio if you hit a losing streak. Sometimes it’s best to hedge positions (Longs and Shorts). and keeps you focused on quality rather than quantity. • No trading during high-impact news events Markets can be particularly volatile during these times, which can increase risk. This is just a fraction of your journey. Enjoy your trading journey. It’s exciting. It’s also long, be patient. This won’t take a month, a year or even three years. But after 3 years, you’ll get a taste of the potential of trading fortunes. But it’s all up to you! This needs preparation, discipline, and constant learning. You have the starting steps… Now get to it.
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
4 Dangerous News Events - for TradersWhen you’re a mechanical trader. And when you think you got trading in a bag. You still need to be logical and rational when trading the markets. There are exceptions. And you need to consider these exceptions which could have a profound effect on the financial markets. It’s these unforeseen circumstances, that you need to take the stand. You might need to risk less. You might need to not take the trade. You might need to halt trading for a few days. All because of these potential 4 events. Let’s get into them so you can stay out of them. Black Swans (Unprecedented events) 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 and even cause a halt in trading activity completely. So when you spot a Black Swan. Just take it easy from trading the markets that can be affected. Here are 10 Black Swan Events that I can think of that had an impact on the markets. 2008 Global Financial Crisis Triggered by the collapse of the US housing market, it led to a worldwide banking crisis and severe global economic downturn. COVID-19 Pandemic An unprecedented global health crisis that had significant repercussions on global economies and markets in 2020. Dotcom Bubble Burst (2000) The dramatic rise (due to greed and optimism) and fall (due to fear and panic) of internet companies in the late 1990s led to a severe market correction. Brexit (2016) Britain’s unexpected decision to leave the EU had immediate impacts on global markets. Japanese Asset Price Bubble Burst (1992) This led to a lost decade of economic stagnation in Japan. (Have you seen the Nikkei! And can you imagine holding stocks from 1992?) Swiss Franc Unpegging (2015) The Swiss National Bank’s sudden decision to remove the cap on the Franc’s value against the Euro led to extreme currency volatility. (Forex trading was a nightmare seeing some prices drop hundreds of pips). September 11 Attacks (2001) The terrorist attacks had immediate and long-term effects on global economies and markets. (I was too young to worry so I missed this one.) Fukushima Nuclear Disaster (2011) Triggered by a massive earthquake and tsunami, it had significant impacts on global energy markets. (I remember holding oil stocks while driving. And I came home to R120,000 loss). Flash Crash (2010) The US stock market crash, triggered by a high-frequency trading algorithm, sent a financial shockwave around the world. (Fat fingers caused by unknown factors). Oil Price Negative (2020) For the first time in history, the price of US oil turned negative due to low demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving on... Non-Farm Payrolls (Major spikes during news release) The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is the big one. It is released on the first Friday of each month and is a key economic indicator for the United States. It shows us the total number of paid US workers, excluding farm employees, government employees, private household employees, and employees of non-profit organizations. When the numbers are higher than expected, there are more jobs and the stock markets go up. When the numbers are lower than expected, there are less jobs, more pessimism which causes stock markets to plummet. Significant deviations from forecasts in the NFP data can lead to major spikes in market volatility. If the data shows job growth, it indicates a strong economy, which can boost the US dollar and negatively impact bonds due to the potential for increased interest rates. Conversely, lower-than-expected job growth can indicate a weakening economy, potentially weakening the US dollar and boosting bond prices. Possible Warnings (Micro and Macro Announcements) Keeping an ear to the ground for both micro and macro announcements can provide a trader with essential foresight. On a micro level, company-specific news such as: Earnings reports New product launches Executive changes M&A activities Rights Offers and share distributions These can result in large price movements. On the macro level, broader economic announcements like: Changes in monetary policy inflation rates QE (Quantitative Easing) Credit tightening GDP growth Consumer sentiment FOMC, Central banks meetings and economic talks and geopolitical events You’ll see these will have a ripple effect on wider market movements. Huge Gaps (Spikes in Volatility in Prices) Price gaps occur when there’s a significant difference between the closing price of one trading period and the opening price of the next. Basically, a void between two price candles. This generally happens when one market moves up during the day. And then a bigger and leading market crashes. This results in the first market opening a lot lower down than the previous close. This can be due to an impactful event that happened in the time between the two periods. Keep an eye out on these four events. It’ll help you better navigate the market landscape, react to volatility, and potentially make better trading decisions. Remember, the financial markets are affected by a myriad of factors, and a keen understanding of these key events can be a critical part of your trading strategy.
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
How to identify a trend move using AnchorsIn the video I discuss the concept of Anchors in trading and how I use them in my own trading. Anchors play a major part in identifying the prime areas to trade and also in risk management when in a trade. I will discuss my prime setups and trading areas using anchors and multi-timeframe analysis. ** If you like the content then take a look at the profile to get more daily ideas and learning material ** ** Comments and likes are greatly appreciated **
CBOT_MINI:YM1!Education
by TradeTheStructure
16 Golden Risk Management Rules for TradersTo build your portfolio. You need to learn to manage your risk. And over the last 16+ years, I’ve given you maybe five ideas on how to do it. Well, today I have 16 of the most essential Risk Management rules I could come up with in just one seating. They might not all apply to you. But most of them I believe will definitely resonate with you, your portfolio and with your risk profile. So, I have taken the time, energy and effort to jot down the 16 most powerful Risk management rules, you can apply to your trading. Starting today… Here they are… RULE #1: The 2% Rule Never risk more than 2% of your total trading capital on a single trade. This rule will help you to limit the impact of any single trade on your portfolio. RULE #2: The Probability Rule – Classify trades as high, medium, or low probability This depends on your trading strategy. If you know how to spot a: High probability trade (HPT) (good chance of winning). Medium probability trade (MPT) (lower chance of winning). Low probability trade (LPT) (very low chance of winning). I have a very simple rule. With a HPT, risk 2% of your portfolio. With a MPT, risk 1.5% of your portfolio. With a LPT, risk 1% of your portfolio Only risk according to the state of the probabilities of the trade – right? RULE #3: 20% Drawdown Rule – Halt trading at a 20% loss to avoid deeper slumps If that inevitable Drawdown kicks in. And your portfolio drops 5%, 10% and then down to 20%. Halt trading. Don’t stop! Instead, move over to paper trade your account until the conditions turn up and the system works again. And when you do start, only start risking 1% at a time until you are confident again with your strategy and with your frame of mind. This rule alone, you’ll save you from blowing your account. RULE #4: NEVER risk money you can’t afford to lose If you feel emotionally tied to your money. Or you need the money for daily living expenses or retirement savings. Don’t trade with it. You will feel like a wreck. Instead of enjoying the trading journey and process. Trading will be an emotional rollercoaster during both winning and losing streaks. RULE #5: The Time Stop-Loss Rule – Apply a time-based stop-loss rule to limit losses If a trade doesn’t reach its profit target within a specific timeframe – Close the trade. I have a 7 week time stop loss before I consider closing trades. Either you’ll bank a lower loss than you planned. Or you will bank a lower profit than planned. This prevents capital from being tied up in stagnant trades. NOTE: There are times where I might NOT implement a time stop loss. For example, when I short (sell) a trade which earns interest income each day. RULE #6: The Trailing 1:1 Rule – Use a 1:1 trailing stop-loss to protect profits Once a trade hits a 1:1 risk-reward ratio. I might trail my stop loss up to just above break even. This way I will bank a minimum gain, should the trade turn against me. My win rate will go up, for the portfolio. And emotionally it’s easier to hold a trade where you’ve secured a minimum profit. RULE #7: Half off Rule – Take half your profits early to secure gains If the trade is moving nicely in my favour. And it reaches a R:R of 1 to 1. Sometimes I’ll close half my position. I’ll then trail my stop loss to above breakeven. This way I’ll bank a decent profit. And I would have left room for the market to continue rallying to my initial take profit. This rule alone is God-sent. RULE #8: The 1% Margin Rule – Limit margin use to 1% of your account to control risk For those who are worried about HIGH leveraged instruments. This one is for you. The rule is, if you’re trading on margin (leverage). Never risk more than 1% of your trading account on a single trade. This way: You’ll have majority of your portfolio to trade with. You’ll have less money exposed to risk in any one trade. You’ll be able to track your risk better, for if the market gaps. RULE #9: The Intraday Stop Rule – Set an intraday rule to know when to stop trading for the day If you take on an intraday trade i.e. Smart Money Concepts trading a Forex Pair or index. Set a daily loss limit or a maximum number of losses. If you reach this amount, stop trading for the day to prevent your portfolio from spiralling into more losses. Come back the next day, to slay. RULE #10: Forex NEWS Rule – Stay off the market during high-impact news events This happens during high-volatile events. And this applies with mainly Forex! If there are any high impact news events such as major economic announcements. It can significantly increase trading risks. When these days come, I don’t take any Forex trades. Here’s are the main High-Impact-News events: CPI (Consumer Price Index) news report days CPI measures the changes in prices of a basket of goods and services over time as a measure of inflation. NFP (Non Farm Payrolls) A monthly report released (on the 1st Friday of the month) by the US Department of Labor. It shows the number of jobs added or lost in the non farm sector. This is a measure of the health of the US economy. PPI (Producer Price Index) A measure of the average change over time in the prices that domestic producers receive for their goods and services. This is another measure of inflation and economic growth. First with CPI and then with PPI. FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) When the FOMC the US Federal Reserve meets to set monetary policy, (decision on interest rates and the money supply). RULE #11: The Risk-Reward Rule – Aim for a risk-reward ratio of at least 1:1.5 If you do NOT see a trade with a Risk to Reward of at least 1:1.5. It is NOT a good idea to trade. Anything less than 1:1.5, and your risk will be similar to what you are looking to gain. And remember, you still need to cover costs, brokerages and daily interest charges. It’s not worth buying and selling trades with a R:R of 1:1.5. I prefer to trade with risk to rewards of 1:2 instead. That way, even with a 40% win rate, I’ll be profitable. RULE #12: The 20% Golden Rule – Never expose your portfolio to more than 20% Trading is a risky biscuit. So, even though you have money in your account. Doesn’t mean you should have all of your money in different markets. I like to limit my capital to a maximum of 20% of my total investment portfolio. Remember, you are gearing up when you trade. While leverage can magnify gains, it can also magnify losses. It’s crucial to know how to use leverage effectively. Also, it’s our job to and avoid taking on more debt than we can handle. Because when you trade on margin (leverage), you’re exposing yourself to MORE than what you deposit. So protect most of the capital at a time in your portfolio. RULE #13: The Hedgehog Rule – Don’t be too long or too short – Hedge your positions I like to say hedge your positions. Don’t HOG on too many longs. Or too many shorts. When a main index is showing strong signs of moving in a certain direction (up or down). You may feel the absolute need to buy as many stocks as possible, to ride the trend. However, you need to remember the market can change the trend direction just as fast. And your winning positions can instantly turn to losers. So, when you are holding a high number of longs, make sure you trade a couple of shorts. When you are holding a large number of shorts, make sure you trade a few longs. This way you can hedge your positions in case the market does make a turnaround. Effective hedging strategies can protect your portfolio from market volatility. RULE #14: Multi-Account Rule – Use different accounts for different markets Every market acts differently. Forex works differently to stocks. So, I like to have two different accounts for each. I like to track and trade Forex for one account and stocks for another. Having too many eggs in one basket, will skew the portfolio and your track record – due to the sporadic and different movements with each set of markets. So, diversify your portfolios across different asset classes and markets to manage risk. RULE #15: Check Up Rule – Regularly monitor your portfolio’s performance The markets are always changing including: Algorithm New volume being injected in the markets Dynamics of demand and supply This causes a shift in different market environments and echoes into the financial world. Therefore, you need to regularly review your portfolio. This will help you to realign it with your goals, statistics, drawdown & reward management as well as your risk tolerance and goals. RULE #16: Correlation Rule – Understand and monitor the correlation between assets Markets are generally positively correlated. This means, they tend to move in the same direction. If you see a large bank company going up in price and you go long, the chances are good that other banking companies are also going up in price (within the main stock market). When you understand correlation between stocks, forex, indices, commodities etc… You can find more high probability trades which will better diversify your portfolio, reduce your risk and you’ll be exposed to other market opportunities in similar markets. Told you it will be worth it! Save this, print it out and keep it by you. These are the most important money management rules I believe are necessary to know as a trader. Below is the summary of them again, with the subheading. If you found this helpful, please send let me know in the comments. 16 Most NB* Money Management Rules RULE #1: The 2% Rule – Never risk more than 2% of your trading capital RULE #2: The Probability Rule – Classify trades as high, medium, or low probability RULE #3: 20% Drawdown Rule – Halt trading at a 20% loss to avoid deeper slumps RULE #4: NEVER risk money you can’t afford RULE #5: The Time Stop-Loss Rule – Apply a time-based stop-loss rule to limit losses RULE #6: The Trailing 1:1 Rule – Use a 1:1 trailing stop-loss to protect profits RULE #7: Half off Rule – Take half your profits early to secure gains RULE #8: The 1% Margin Rule – Limit margin use to 1% of your account to control risk RULE #9: The Intraday Stop Rule – Set an intraday rule to know when to stop trading for the day RULE #10: Forex NEWS Rule – Stay off the market during high-impact news events RULE #11: The Risk-Reward Rule – Aim for a risk-reward ratio of at least 1:1.5 RULE #12: The 20% Golden Rule – Never expose your portfolio to more than 20% RULE #13: The Hedgehog Rule – Don’t be too long or too short -Hedge your positions RULE #14: Multi-account Rule – Use different accounts for different markets RULE #15: Check Up Rule – Regularly monitor your portfolio’s performance RULE #16: Correlation Rule – Understand and monitor the correlation between assets
JSE:J200Education
by Timonrosso
What are Fakeouts, Shakeouts and Whipsaws?Let's get straight into the three cronies of trading disaster when taking and holding a position. Fake-out: (When the price makes a false breakout of a chart pattern) A fake-out occurs when the price of a market appears to break out of a certain chart pattern. This could be a trendline, support, or resistance level. But then quickly reverses and retreats back within the pattern. Shake-out: (Where the market is highly volatile and the price moves to levels that hits their stop losses and gets traders out of their trades) A shake-out is a scenario where the market becomes highly volatile and the price moves rapidly to levels that trigger the stop-loss orders of many traders. Stop-loss orders are pre-set risk levels at which traders automatically exit their positions to limit their losses. A shake-out is designed to "shake out" weak or inexperienced traders from the market. When stop-loss orders are triggered, it can create a temporary spike in the opposite direction of the prevailing trend. Once these traders are "shaken out," the market might resume its original trend. You’ll see this most commonly with low liquid, high volatile markets like Penny Stocks or Penny Cryptos. Whipsaw: (This is where the market will change its most prominent direction within the day). Whipsaw refers to a situation where the market quickly changes its direction within a relatively short period, often during a single trading day. This can cause confusion and losses for traders who are caught off-guard. Whipsaws can occur due to various factors, such as sudden news releases, economic data surprises, or changes in sentiment. They are characterized by sharp price movements that can make it difficult to make accurate trading decisions. Whipsaws are especially common during periods of high market uncertainty or when there's a lack of a clear trend. Let’s create a quick summary of the three: Fake-out: (When the price makes a false breakout of a chart pattern) Shake-out: (where the market is highly volatile and the price moves to levels that hits their stop losses and gets traders out of their trades) Whipsaw: (This is where the market will change its most prominent direction within the day).
JSE:J200Education
by Timonrosso
The Power of the 3 Seconds Rule in TradingIn the fast-paced world of financial trading, time is often the difference between success and failure. One effective strategy that I’ve found incredibly beneficial is the 3 Seconds Rule. This rule, adaptable to virtually any life scenario and business. It’s simple… Before you make a crucial decision, you count to three. 1, 2, 3 This will help you streamline the process to execute. It’ll also stop you from hesitating, over analyses or overthinking. Let’s delve into how this can be applied. Trade Lines Up: Preparation is Key The first stage in this strategy involves setting up your trade. This includes preparing your charts, drawing the lines, placing indicators, and identifying potential entry points. This will help you to map out your trade plan in advance/ Also you’ll be able to respond quickly. The 3 Seconds Rule here encourages swift action. Once your analysis is complete and everything lines up, count to three, and finalize your setup. This helps to avoid second-guessing your analysis, which can lead to paralysis by analysis. Place Your Trading Levels: Define Your Parameters Next open your trading platform and count to three. 1, 2, 3. Then put in your trading levels. These levels include the entry point, stop loss, take profit point, volume of trade, and whether it’s a long or short position. This ensures that your predefined strategy is implemented promptly. This is critical in a market environment where prices can change rapidly. Just Take the Trade: Execution is Crucial The final stage involves actually executing the trade. You’ve done your analysis, prepared your charts, identified your levels, and now it’s time to make the trade. Again, you apply the 3 Seconds Rule. 1, 2, 3 And then click the button to execute. Like I said before, this will eliminate the fear or hesitation that can often occur at the moment of execution. By forcing yourself to take action within three seconds, you are not allowing time for doubt or fear to prevent you from following your carefully crafted trading plan. The Benefits of the 3 Seconds Rule In the world of financial trading, the 3 Seconds Rule offers numerous benefits: Eliminates hesitation: When you commit to taking action within three seconds, you will avoid becoming trapped in a cycle of overthinking that can lead to missed opportunities. Encourages decisive action: The 3 Seconds Rule compels you to make a decision quickly. Reduces stress: By making a plan and sticking to it within a set timeframe, you can minimize the anxiety and stress of waiting too long. So you got the power of the 3 Seconds Rule? 1, 2, 3, – GO!
JSE:J200Education
by Timonrosso
6 Quantifiable Trading Goals to KnowThere is one thing that will separate the winners from the losers. Knowing your numerical trading goals. When you have a back-tested and solid strategy, everything else becomes easier. You have the past and the potential future in your vision. And all you need to do is follow the rules and then keep them in check. To do this, you need to have written down your goals, drawn from your trading statistics and back-tested journals. This will give you the spine of your trading strategy and ultimately guide you on the path to sustainable profitability. There are many numbers to take in but I’m going to kickstart you with probably six of the most critical trading goals. This will help you set your own milestones for success. Number of Trades to Take in a Year (e.g., 120) You need to have some type of idea of the number of trades, you’ll execute in a year. This number can be derived from your trading strategy, time frame choice, risk tolerance, and market analysis. For instance, if you’re a swing trader focusing on weekly chart patterns and SMC, you might aim for 120 trades in a year. This equates to 10 trades per month. Maybe you want to take 60 trades with stocks, indices and commodities. Maybe you want to take another 60 trades between Forex and crypto. Make sure you have a rough number according to your stats, so you can keep on track. Number of Winners Winners and losers come with the game. So you need to identify the number of winning trades you intend to achieve in a year. Let’s say you’re aiming for a win rate of 62.5%. With the earlier goal of 120 trades in a year, you’re targeting approximately 75 winning trades (120 * 0.625). Number of Losers Losing trades are an inherent part of trading. You need to have an acceptable number of losing trades in mind. This will help you to manage risk effectively and maintain emotional equilibrium. In our example, if you’re aiming for 120 trades a year, you should look at taking around 45 losing trades. If 62.5% is your win rate then 37.5% is your losing rate (100% – 62.5%). Win Rate Your win rate represents the percentage of trades that yield profits. With a target win rate of 62.5%, this means you aim to close over half of your trades with a profit. Sure, you’re not going to bank 62.5% every week, month and year. You might have a 70% win rate one year. You might have a 55% win rate the next year. Remember, consistency is key here. But with consistency, you’ll find it’ll balance to around 62.5% win rate per year. Percentage Return Trading is relative. Doesn’t matter if you have a $10,000 (R200,000) or a $300,000 (R6,000,000) account. You need to think in percentages and not dollars. For example, if your starting capital is $10,000 and your goal is a 32% annual return, you’re targeting a profit of $3,200 (R64,000) by year-end (0.32 * $10,000). Expected Drawdown % Then we need to prepare for the drops. Drawdown refers to the reduction in your trading capital after a series of losing trades. When your portfolio goes from an all time high and takes a dip, that’s a drawdown. An expected drawdown of 20% means that you should be prepared for a decrease of up to $2,000 (R40,000) in your starting capital of $10,000 (R200,000) during the course of the year. It might come in May. It might last ‘till August. This will enable you to track your performance, manage risk effectively, and maintain focus on what truly matters. Remember consistency leads to long-term profitability.
JSE:J200Education
by Timonrosso