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Trader evolution

We are ourselves and everything, what surrounds us, is a product of evolutionary processes, which were launched by nature many millions of years ago. And this process never stops.. We rarely think about it., but at this moment we are no longer the same, what were a minute ago. Something has changed in us., even though we don't notice it. Learning something new for yourself, gaining new knowledge and experience, we are also starting the process of evolution. It can be quite interesting to watch., how traders evolve. Entering the market in almost complete ignorance, gradually they become professionals with a stable income. Let us consider in more detail the stages of the evolution of the trader.  

VIX fear index – Volatility of the Chicago Option Exchange

  VIX fear index – shows the state of the market, his direction and mood. The regularity of the indicator is as follows, what when the market falls, volatility index is growing, and when the market grows, volatility index is decreasing. VIX Index – ticker symbol for the Chicago Option Exchange Volatility Index, popular measure of implied instability S&P 500 index options. High value corresponds to a more volatile market and therefore more expensive options, which can be used, to pay the risk of volatility. If investors see high risks of price changes, they will demand, for a large premium to insure against such a change, selling variants. Often called the Fear Index, this represents one measure of market expectations for volatility over the next 30 day period.

Overnight STT (19-20 May 2009)

STT : State Street Corporation Sector: Financial > Industry: Investment Services Yesterday on STT there were sell imbelances about -2,5 million, but at the end they turned it over to buy + 800K. I waited for the last seconds and bought it counting on a good print under the closure, but the orders didn't work, and there was nowhere to go along the arch, there they immediately pushed it down by 50C. The next day there should be a rollback, after such a fall to close. And so it happened, plus good news on the financial sector came out and futures were trading in positive territory.

Trading Success Quotes ( Gerchik )

Trading – this is a synthesis… can't speak: “I will only trade this way, or only so”.. The thing is, that every week the market changes and you need to adapt to it… If you only trade one strategy, it will be hard for you… In my opinion, you started trading very fast and volatile securities.… I guarantee, that this will not lead to good… You need to learn on calm and smooth promotions… Dima knows, how do i feel about averaging….it is absolutely forbidden to do this N I K O G D A. A professional trader should always trade, everywhere and in any direction. Usually a good deal will close 5-6 unprofitable… Вначале, when do you start trading, there should be very few transactions, and they must be of very high quality.

11 risk management rules for the trader

Risk control is an essential part of successful trading. Effective risk management requires more than careful monitoring of the size of the risk, but also a strategy to minimize losses. Understanding, how to control the amount of risk allows a trader, beginner or experienced, continue trading even then, when unexpected losses occur. One of the authors of articles for Stocks & Commodities offers guidance on risk control. Since every trade is subject to a certain degree of risk, applying some general principles of risk management will reduce potential loss. Some generally accepted axioms of risk control are listed below and can be applied by all., who when – either traded or is thinking about it. The rule 1: Do preliminary homework. Do your homework before the deal – it's a duty, which cannot be replaced by anything. There is a well-informed seller for every buyer, and there is a well-informed buyer for every seller. Everyone tries to maximize their profits.

Foms day

I did not foresee the main movements for today, before announcement to change or not % rate, as expected, it was left unchanged and the market skyrocketed =) My yesterday's overnight was never covered by the arch, tried to get out, but did not take. Futures traded in the red before the opening and it was necessary to quickly get out of the stock. Sent a sell order to OPG and some more on top. SLG opened at 50C below my purchase, well since I have left with mos a lot, then I got a good minus =( OPG: I decided to sell Ritsa because yesterday they closed in high, and today futures were trading in the red, there was a high probability that they will go lower. I sold a small basket from 8 shares and almost recaptured losses on SLG. NIGHT: Sold on the move, but did not go lower. KFT: Selling after breaking through, almost nothing went. It was to be expected, the action had no potential. Stupid trade. GR: Selling catching up with a share, overlooked the beginning of the movement, count sold to the bottom. Later bought a little higher 36 and closed about 36.45. AIG: Again he climbed into her very ears when she flew away. Several days already buying. I'm still waiting for it to be chilled and opened a dollar higher. Did 20% стоимости акции МОС: После фомса …

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