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  • Market Breadth Update (6/27)

    Below are charts that show the number of stocks in each index and sector that are trading above the 200 SMA. This simple moving average is a very important moving average for many types of market participants. These are the major indices and sectors that I watch each week in my trading. Let me know if...
  • What about the volume?

    I've always been a fan of volume and still to this day I like to keep an eye on it. Not so much the day-to-day volume, but more like when a significant technical level is broken. I also pay attention to the volume in the option chains. In fact, I probably spend more time in the chains than anywhere...
  • How Conscientiousness Plays a Role in Successful Trading

    One of the five factors the Market Awareness Profile (MAP) measures is Conscientiousness. Conscientiousness concerns the way in which we control, regulate, and direct our impulses. Impulses are not inherently bad; occasionally time constraints require a snap decision, and acting on an initial impulse...
  • So, you want to be a trader?

    If you've thought about becoming a full-time trader there are a few things you might want to consider before you turn in your two-week notice. First thing I suggest is to make an accounting of your obligations by putting pen to paper. I've done this exercise with budding traders before and for...
  • Locus of Control and Market Participation

    Interesting question posed to me recently amongst a small group of market participants that I meet with on a regular basis. We all come from different backgrounds and each of us approach the market in different ways. I think this variety and difference of opinions is what makes the group work and why...
  • Self-Efficacy and Trading

    For some, market participation is all about money, for others it is a lifestyle and for a few participants they see it as a challenge. Why do you participate? Are you “successful” in your endeavor? Would you consider a career as a financial advisor? What about starting a hedge fund? What...
  • Market Breadth Update

    In case you were out last week and haven't read a single thing or turned on your TV, the markets broke down last week. The $SPX and $INDU closed under their 200 SMA while the $NDX broke through on Thursday but managed to close back above the 200 SMA on Friday while the $RUT found support at its 200...
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