The never ending price ticker tacking across the bottom of the screen and the white noise of prognosticators pontificating is almost always present as investors work, research and trade. For most, it is nothing but a distraction from the discipline…
Hans Dedrie on Trading the Open and Obsession About Trade Quality Hans Dederle is the founder and president of Honza Financial, a Florida options trading asset management firm. Hans was originally an accountant, before starting out as a stockbroker. He…
A four year nearly straight down move in copper has temporarily bottomed with new lows at $2.20 per pound. The fall from the $4.60 peak in 2011 has occurred as economic indicators have steadily improved and the unemployment rate has…
Advances in technology have enabled retail investors to participate in opportunities in any market. One click on a computer can access markets anywhere and anytime. One of the benefits of electronic trading is this level playing field where all orders are…
Investors need to take control of their investment risk. Stop loss orders to exits or options as insurance can provide better discipline than using hope as a trading strategy. Traders often get themselves into positions with good intentions and when…
Market conditions constantly change. Increased market volatility, or mathematically measured fear, is neither a good nor bad event. Some investors argue that higher volatility means larger potential market movements for profit opportunity. A high volatility environment like we just experienced…
All investment plans can be broken down into these simple components. Any strategy and time duration of investment fits within these disciplined evaluations: 1) Identify High Probability Candidates 2) Execute with Proper Risk Control 3) Manage Position 4) Maximize…
In theory, a more informed investor will make better decisions and therefore have increased returns. Customer education is available from industry groups and brokers to help traders avoid pitfalls and have a disciplined investment approach. Market guru’s and advisory services…
