Let’s talk about losses.

In trading, losses are the inevitable part of the game. Every business has its expenses. In trading, losses are the major part of your business expenses and they must be treated that way. First reactions of inexperienced traders to losses are anger, frustration, revenge, and such. Beware of trying to get even with the market. … [Read more…]

Jan. 31 end of week results

This week wasn’t so good. The result is a loss of -149 pips. The total up to date results:  Week 1:   +231 pips Week 2:    –  19 pips Week 3:   +415 pips Week 4:   +366 pips Week 5:   +137 pips Week 6:   +150 pips Week 7:   +  20 … [Read more…]

Tu., Jan. 28 Trade on news

I did not have time to post this trade before it happened but will post it now to illustrate how trading on news works: EURUSD Bought at 1.3659, initial SL 1.3623, P1= 1.3679 P2= 1.3691 Once the price moved above 1.3670, I move stop loss orders to break even: