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October Cycles

October Cycles   We enter the month of October, and even casual observers all have an opinion as to why this month produces major market meltdowns. The pundits point to 1929 and 1987 as the majors, however I recall November 1st, 2007 vividly, as we saw the start of...

An Unusual Setup

An Unusual Setup   Research lately has me deep into the world of probabilities, something that Mark Douglas talks about in his trading psychology book Trading in the Zone. He also talks about three types of trading systems, starting with a mechanical system designed...

The Tunnel Thru the Air

A Review of ‘The Tunnel Thru the Air; Or, Looking Back from 1940’ by W.D. Gann Originally published in 1927, The Tunnel Thru the Air is a unique work of ‘fiction’—though it’s widely speculated to be an autobiographical account of Gann’s own...

The Truth of the Stock Tape

A Review of ‘The Truth of the Stock Tape’ by W.D. Gann ‘The Truth of the Stock Tape’ by W.D. Gann stands as a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate and inspire traders and investors with its profound insights into the dynamics of the...
Why You Need a Trading Plan

Why You Need a Trading Plan

Here’s a cautionary tale of a trader who we will call ‘Joe’ who’s not fond of being micromanaged at work and he’s doing something about it! Joe is a couple of trades away from walking into work and announcing his retirement! When Joe trades, he’s the boss, he calls...