Trading Strategies, Psychology

Trading Strategies, Psychology

Inner Circle recording : The next revolution in trading education? – GO Markets mastermind groups

  In this session we explored the potential of mastermind groups" with the aim of potentially taking this forward in the coming weeks. Additionally we had valuable input from attendees in helping determine the direction of this initiative. We examined: -. Why the “mastermind’ group approach, often used in a business context, could be ...

August 17, 2020
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Inner Circle Recording: Avoid the FIVE trading mindset traps

Please find below the recording from this weeks inner circle session "Avoid the FIVE trading mindset traps". In this session we explored the concept that mindset is far more than just emotion and examined 5 key areas that traders should work on that may have a positive impact on their trading performance. As always please take note of the ris...

August 5, 2020
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Inner Circe Recording: Share CFDs

Please find below the video recording from this weeks Inner circle session "Share CFDs" where we explored how this trading vehicle could be of benefit to many traders. We dispelled some of the myths surrounding Share CFDs and presented some ideas for alternative ways to use these as part of your trading toolbox. Please send any comments or quest...

July 18, 2020
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Inner Circle recording: Advanced risk and position sizing approaches

Please find below the video recording from this weeks Inner circle session "Advanced risk and position sizing approaches”. Please send any comments or questions to mike.smith@gomarkets.com Also note the disclaimer at the beginning of the video. Mike Smith Educator GO Markets   Disclaimer The articles are from GO Markets...

July 2, 2020
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Avoid 3 dangers of using retrospective charts to make trading plan decisions.

Warning: Turn your sensitivity meter down a little. This is a no sugar-coating, tell-it-how-it-is article (but rest assured it comes from a nurturing place). All over the globe, trading gurus attempt to sell their wares (software, the ‘holy grail’ of trade set ups etc) using retrospective charting examples. Such powerful visual “evidence...

June 11, 2020
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Creating a trading edge – Is it possible?

  A trading edge is a certain approach or special system techniques that, in theory, gives a trader some type of advantage over other market participants, hence making a trader more likely to achieve positive trading results. Many are cynical about the objective of creating a trading edge, despite the plethora of articles and books on va...

June 9, 2020
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Inner Circle video – INNOVATION: Creating a NEW trading system

Please find below the video recording from this weeks Inner circle session “INNOVATION: Creating a NEW trading system”. Please send any comments or questions to mike.smith@gomarkets.com Also note the disclaimer at the beginning of the video Mike Smith Educator GO Markets Disclaimer The articles are from GO Markets analysts ...

May 27, 2020
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Cognitive Trading Biases: #2 – Minimalisation bias

  In a previous article we addressed the concept of cognitive trading biases as a barrier to potential successful implementation of a trading plan in the heat of the action you “press the button” on entry or exit action. This article discussed these biases - “loss aversion” which you can read here (click to read). In this arti...

May 24, 2020
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Inner circle video: Turning fundamental thinking into trading ideas

  Please find below the video recording from this weeks Inner circle session "Turning fundamental thinking into trading ideas". Please send any comments or questions to mike.smith@gomarkets.com Also note the disclaimer at the beginning of the video Mike Smith Educator GO Markets Disclaimer The articles are from GO Markets...

May 14, 2020
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Inner Circle video: Become your own trading coach

Please find below the video recording from this weeks Inner Circle session.   Any comments or questions to mike.smith@gomarkets.com Mike Smith Educator GO Markets Disclaimer The articles are from GO Markets analysts based on their independent analysis. Views expressed are of their own and of a ‘general’ nature. Advice (if ...

May 10, 2020
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Trading choices: Using a trading journal

  We frequently refer both in the articles we publish and the weekly “Inner Circle” sessions we present, to the benefits of a trading journal. However, the reality is that many traders make the choice not to measure trading despite the logical benefits of doing so. Whether you do or don’t currently, the bottom-line decision you are...

May 8, 2020
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Adding the RSI to your entry or exit decision-making

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is an oscillator type of indicator, designed to illustrate the momentum related to a price movement of a currency pair or CFD. In this brief article we aim to outline what this indictor may tell you about market sentiment, and along with other indicators assist in your decision-making. As with most oscillator...

April 27, 2020
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FX Trading choices: Open positions and economic data release

Market sentiment towards a currency pair, and hence price, changes when new information comes into the market. The most common situation that creates such a change is the release of economic data. These are planned in terms of timing to theoretically offer no market participant an advantage over another market participant.   Economic ...

April 24, 2020
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Inner Circle Video Recording: Trading Time Management

Find below the recording from this weeks Inner Circle session "Critical Trading Systems - Time Management". As always please be aware of the disclaimer and risk warning at the commencement of the video and feel free to contact mike.smith@gomarkets.com with any questions or comments relating to the session.   https://vimeo.com/40842145...

April 16, 2020
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3 Game-Changing Questions You Could Ask of Your Trading Journal Data

  In previous articles we have discussed in detail the merits of a trading journal in offering evidence for both: a. How well you are following a trading plan? b. How well your trading system is serving you? (assuming you are already following a trading plan) We have also outlined the importance of “closing the circle” and maki...

April 14, 2020
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