Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?
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Could this be it...?
I think it's true. Obvious also, but maybe not obvious to everyone. And even if I or someone else knows or understands this - there's a difference between knowing the path and walking it.
But if you understand this basic pre-requisite you could start taking measures (where some have been suggested already) to make sure you're moving in that direction.
But if it's the obvious? I wouldn't know.
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...but if you examine after placement you will see that 10 points seem to be a move that creates "more interest".
this could mean several things..such as the auto traders have 10 points in their algos..or..it could be just a coincidence..the only way to really find out is to analyze all the current running algos..which will never happen
That's interesting to hear others notice it, too. The rule of 10 as it was taught to me. With heightened volatility and higher nominal prices today - it's often R20 and when volatility really picks up you can get 30 point swings, too.
Well - if I knew with 100 % certainty that I was on the wrong side of the market and that the profit potential was considerable in the opposite direction - OBVIOUSLY - I would have reacted differently.
I don't the explanation is that easy, though. Or maybe it is.
I think the most accurate explanation for why this happened to me yesterday and similar times where it's happened is because I end up trading my P&L / past trades and don't consider each new trade with a blank slate. Attachment to a specific outcome.
Instead of trading the market as it is - I expect the market to conform to my wishes or whims. Not gonna happen.
It all boils down to the mental aspect of this game. After all - it is a game. And with $$$ on the line it becomes increasingly difficult. It's a catch 22 as most who seem to be attracted to this game are into it to become rich and don't just play with money that's lying around anyway.
i think that is just human nature..of course we all know the talk by now..lots have even written books for the gullible to buy..such as Mr Douglas and Mr Van Tharp..i say "fiddlesticks"..what i think is far more important is to read and understand "Of The Education of Children"..as..it explains exactly why there are so many "muppets" in the world today
...what i think is far more important is to read and understand "Of The Education of Children"..as..it explains exactly why there are so many "muppets" in the world today
Montaigne?
Haven't read a trading book in ages. Trying my best to forget everything I 'learned' from them in the past.
That's interesting to hear others notice it, too. The rule of 10 as it was taught to me. With heightened volatility and higher nominal prices today - it's often R20 and when volatility really picks up you can get 30 point swings, too.
Well - if I knew with 100 % certainty that I was on the wrong side of the market and that the profit potential was considerable in the opposite direction - OBVIOUSLY - I would have reacted differently.
I don't the explanation is that easy, though. Or maybe it is.
I think the most accurate explanation for why this happened to me yesterday and similar times where it's happened is because I end up trading my P&L / past trades and don't consider each new trade with a blank slate. Attachment to a specific outcome.
Instead of trading the market as it is - I expect the market to conform to my wishes or whims. Not gonna happen.
It all boils down to the mental aspect of this game. After all - it is a game. And with $$$ on the line it becomes increasingly difficult. It's a catch 22 as most who seem to be attracted to this game are into it to become rich and don't just play with money that's lying around anyway.
"the only thing i know..is that i really know nothing"
if you remember Donald Rumsfeld's famous saying..
The Unknown Unknowns
they all laughed at him and called him stupid..in reality..the "stupid" ones were the ones who did not understand what it really meant !!!?
to be fair..and honest..not EVERYTHING
PDH
PDL
OP
TOD
MSL
MRL
ISL
IRL
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Maybe I'm a bit thick but when I hear a lot of traders describe how they actually trade, most of it just goes over my head. So, maybe you can help me out?
If you strip it down to its bare bones, would you say your approach to trading essentially boils down to:
A) trying to identify tops and bottoms?
or
B) trying to identify turning points?
or
C) something else?
Thanks
If you strip it down to its bare bones, would you say your approach to trading essentially boils down to:
A) trying to identify tops and bottoms?
or
B) trying to identify turning points?
or
C) something else?
Thanks