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Evaluating my stock market trading career!

Evaluating my stock market trading career!

I haven't posted for a wee while and the reason being was that my mind was completely preoccupied with some other things of which I won't bore you with. I have thought about my trading however and have been frustrated how difficult it just is. I have been attempting to trade the markets for what seems like ages yet still, I don't seem any closer to cracking it. There are times of brilliance and times of sheer despair and frustration.... for those who have been following my blog, you'll note that

June 30, 2008 No Comments Full Story

Emini trading – profitable but could have been more!

Emini trading - profitable but could have been more!

I went long at the break of the previous high in the S&P at around 1378... I actually got in at 1379.48 due to the spreadbetting spreads which you pay rather than their commission charges... they move their spreads about meaning that you can lose half a point (in S&P terms) per transaction... and upto a while point when doing a round trip. Anyway, the market went up and I got out at 1381.53 (I actually closed when the chart reached 1382 which was my target exit) for the equivalent of

May 27, 2008 No Comments Full Story

Worlds Worst Day Trader – could it be me?

Worlds Worst Day Trader - could it be me?

That's how I'm feeling at the moment! It's funny how the joy of winning doesn't compare with the feeling of depression and despair of losing. I did ok yesterday and today, I lost but I feel much worse today than the joy I experienced yesterday. In fact, I expect to at least be up every day so unless I make a lot of gains, I don't feel any joy or pleasure in my trading winnings. For those that follow my blog, you'll notice that I can't seem to ride those winners well so there is hardly ever an

May 20, 2008 1 Comment Full Story

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