You’ve heard it said before that “Trading is not a sprint, it’s a marathon”. Since it seems to be the done thing to compare trading to a running race, I’m going to jump on the bandwagon. And mess it up a little. While trading certainly isn’t a sprint, it’s not really a marathon either. Marathons …
Category Archive: General Trading
Mar 05
It’s Really Not That Hard.
With the $DJIA hitting a brand new high last night, things are looking more bearish than ever out there. Yes, you heard right – bearish. Apparently, according to various bloggers everything is over-bought. Nothing can go up anymore, because there’s no-one left to buy. Copper isn’t going up. It’s obvious to everyone, this thing is …
Feb 28
Realistic Returns
Everyone knows the main thing that draws people to the markets is the promise of mega returns. Particularly when the banks are offering us next to nothing for our savings, there comes a point where we think there must be a better option – and what better option is there, than to manage our money …
Feb 14
A Public Flogging. Bring Your Tomatoes.
I’ve been back in the ring for almost 2 weeks now, and I have a problem. It’s a good sort of problem, but it’s making me more angry than any other trading issue I’ve ever had to overcome. So maybe it’s not good after all. You see, I’m profitable – which of course is very …
Nov 22
Next Step on The Road To Incredibleness – FOCUS
Hi! I’m Jess. I’m a Trader, and you subscribe to my blog because, well, you just do. I thought I’d better re-introduce myself because you’ve likely forgotten exactly who I am. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? As you used to know but have probably forgotten, I’m on my way to becoming a trader worthy …
Nov 05
4 Things I am Doing Right Now To Become A Kick-Ass Trader
You may have noticed it’s been a bit quiet around here, so let me reassure you that I’ve not, in fact, ditched my life and run off to join the Kalahari bushmen. Although a simple life that involves a great deal of sitting about in the desert does at times seem rather appealing, it’s not …
Oct 24
Hanging Tough. Just Like in the 80′s.
I’m going through a ‘patch’. A great bit soggy quagmire might be a little more accurate, actually. I don’t really like writing that. I’m normally a very capable, unemotional, get-the-job-done kind of girl, (and fun – don’t forget fun, because all that sounds horribly boring and secretary-like) and I’m really not really one to sook …
Sep 27
How Brain-Lag Can Wreck Your Trading
I find brains fascinating. Gross, when you think about them in a human biology way, and grosser still when you consider them in a culinary context, but infinitely interesting when it comes to the way they work and what they actually do when they aren’t being eaten. Traders have to be interested in their brains. …
Sep 16
Coming Soon – To An Exchange Near You!
I’m excited. Today, I’m spreading my wings, and I’m taking off. I’ve told you before that I want to be American, and after a lot of faffing about and general procrastination the day has finally come. I’m saying goodbye to the stale, stagnant waters of home, packing my charts and leaving. Because really, after 4 …
Sep 11
Why My Forex Trade Ideas Suck. In a Good Way.
I get asked every now and then to share my trade ideas with the new currency traders out there, and while it’s really flattering and makes me feel special, I’m hesitant to do it. Why? Quite simply, because everyone will hate it. My Forex trades will lose everyone money because my win/loss ratio sucks. In …
My name is Jess. I’m an Aussie girl (or maybe I’m a woman – I’m not sure where the cut-off is). I’m a Mum to my daughter and two sons, a wife to my one husband, and a friend to anyone who knocks on the door – particularly if they come bearing red wine. Or any kind of wine, really. More >>
