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Benefits of Personal Mentorship
Let’s say you had a choice… get a first-class seat on a plane for $500 or fly for $50. Naturally, you opt in for the $50 seat, right? That’s a no-brainer. Until you find out the details. The $50 seat comes with no frills. No luggage, no food, not even a reclining seat. It may […]
Converging Indicators
A question is sometimes asked about our teaching the masses and how that would affect the market. In particular, if the effectiveness of the indicators would be reduced if everyone uses them. First of all, according to Google, there is no exact figure of day traders in the United States, but reports indicate that around […]
Trading with an Account Balance Under $25,000
Many, if not most, of our traders have less than $25,000 in their accounts. That poses a problem as day traders. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, (FINRA) is a private American corporation that acts as a self-regulatory body that governs member brokerages and exchange markets. Its mission is to protect investors by ensuring the U.S. securities […]
The Trouble with Tariffs
I am not an economist, but I do understand a few things about the economy. The United States is often considered a free market economy, governed by the natural laws of supply and demand. Lately, however, it is more accurately described as a mixed economy with strong elements of governmental intervention. We all know where […]
Just Pay Attention
Often asked: what is that one thing we need to do? The answer lies in three simple words: just pay attention. Pay Attention: to the news. Know what has happened that moved the market and be cognizant of what is to come. Knowing what kind of news is scheduled gives you a heads up as to likely market response. […]
Today’s Market Non-Commentary
Form a recent email… “Hugh, I noticed you don’t comment on current market conditions much. You talk about other things, often entertaining and informative, but not much about the current state of the market. Don’t you think we should know whether you think the market will go up or down in the next little while? […]
Crazy Indicators
There is no shortage of weird but successful indicators to measure market performance and provide insights on when and how to invest. I talked about the Super Bowl Indicator in a previous e-newsletter. This is the belief that if the American Football Conference wins, there will be a decline in the coming year and if […]
FreedomFest Follow-up
It was a long, arduous journey from the east to Palm Springs, California for FreedomFest 2025… and worth every minute of it! FreedomFest is an exciting annual festival where people who value freedom and liberty gather to discuss ideas and celebrate intellectual discourse in an open-minded environment. We were fortunate to be invited, hosted in […]
Analysis Paralysis
There are many reasons why people fail at trading. I would be hard-pressed to identify any one core cause, but Analysis Paralysis is certainly in the top five. This is where the trader has too many indicators posted on their charts, effectively obscuring any intelligent view of the market. I have seen information overload so […]
What Happens When You Deviate
I have my strategies that work very well for me. They may work well for you too. Bear in mind, there are countless trading strategies to make money on the market, and you can certainly devise your own. This is not a “one size fits all” approach. In all fairness to our tribe, we encourage […]
