The exchanges and brokerages keep merging, new tools come out, and there’s even this Bitcoin thing. It was time for a new edition of Day Trading For Dummies! If you have an old edition and you’re doing fine trading, you don’t need the new one. If you’re new to trading or considering taking it up,… [Read More]
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Day Trading for Dummies giveaway! Enter by July 20
I’m working on the third edition of Day Trading For Dummies, and I need help with two things. First, I need ideas for the new book! Second, I have a few copies of the second edition sitting here. Here’s how you can help: leave a comment on this post talking about what you would like… [Read More]
What the hey? Day trading in a 401(k)?
From the department of Very Bad Ideas comes this: day trading in a 401(k) account. Oh, where does one begin? First, let me say that day trading is a fine way for the right people to make money. It takes a certain temperament, though, and not everyone has it. I would never recommend that anyone… [Read More]
Doubt, Overconfidence, Fear, Greed
I’m writing a piece for a client on the psychology of day trading, and I’m thinking about a recent conversation I had with a fellow freelancer about bad projects we had worked on. We both noted that we knew we were taking on projects that would turn into disasters, and yet we signed on anyway…. [Read More]
A New E-Book for Traders
I am one of many contributors to a new e-book, Trading Strategies of Top Market Professionals. It has information for traders with a little bit of experience who wants to know a lot more about different strategies and markets. The download is $29.00. If you find my site looking for advanced strategies, you might want… [Read More]
