When the Wrong Tools Become Deadly
If you don’t have the proper tools for the job, you could be risking more than you bargained for.
Smart Insights
Essays from Ryan Jones on money management, trader psychology and what the industry gets wrong.
Why Fixed Ratio Money Management is a Game Changer
That is a bold statement on my part (unless we are discussing very LARGE account sizes, in that case, fixed fractional ‘might’ be the best approach)…
Are Traders Just Stupid
The estimates are that 80% – 95% of all traders lose money in the long run.
The “Hush, Hush” Secret to Trading Success
I’m not saying the market is going to crash, but a decent retracement is looking more and more likely.
Don’t Be Average
However in the S&P 500 the entirety of that 20% move could be attributed to just 25 different stocks.
Unlearning What The Industry Teaches
If this is your first time digging into SmartTrading and what we are about, I do want to welcome you and give you a special welcome.
Things You Do Not Want to Do in the Desert (of trading?)
I went to the Arizona desert one time on a very educational photography trip with one of my daughters (this was with Summer, not Spring whom you all know…
Just Because You Succeed In Other Areas
Just Because You Succeed In Other Areas, Doesn’t Mean You Will Succeed in Trading
What You Aren’t Being Told About Trading
One of the biggest mistakes traders make is thinking they can follow the exact same path to trading success that most other traders follow, only with…
WHY ARE WE REALLY TRADING?
When you dig deeper and really analyze what is going on, you might find that the real reason you are trading is to “get rich quick”.
Number 1 Destructive Trading Habit
I’ve tried them all at one time or another over the years, and there are a few that constantly try and work their way back into my trading.
The Only Thing to Fear …is Losing
Perspective is always important in trading. If you are scared of losing money in an account, not only does it almost guarantee losses, but it can also…
