0Posted by Michael Glass on March 2, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Trading Blueprint
for New Traders
If I was at the beginning again at trading, I would emphasize that trading is like a business. Thus, you need to treat as such by creating a business plan or in trading, a trading plan. So here’s my trading blueprint for new traders.
Start off by understanding your strengths and weaknesses. In your contact, you discussed wanting to trade futures. They are great advantages to the futures market. My favorite is leverage, but with the advantage also comes greater risk when mismanaged. So, make sure the market you want to invest in matches your strength and weakness. Make sure you have a firm understanding of how money (capital, commissions, profits, losses, etc.) works just like a business needs to know assets and liabilities.
Then, you need to address the type of trader you want to be. By this I really mean a day trader or end of day trader. Even as a day trader there are different styles based upon the timeframe you want to watch the market. The longer the timeframe, the bigger your stop (the amount of money you can afford to risk) needs to be. This is very important and goes back to understanding the money.
Third, you can look for specific trading rules/strategies. You need to have a specific set of criteria that you follow. Only when those settings are matched will you enter a trade. This is all about being a disciplined trader instead of an emotional trader. If A, then B. If C, then D. Very specific. Make adjustments to the rules only when the market tells you to (which is when you start to see it not working).
Practice, Practice, Practice. Then Document, document, document. See what works. See how it affects cashflow. Document. Remember, it’s a business, not a hobby.
It’s only at this point that you can think about risking live/real money. Start small to get the feel of what it is like to make and lose money. Then go back and really make sure your rules, strategies, cashflow, risk tolerance still are the same.
Of course, I highly recommend getting a coach to help guide you through the process, but if I were at the start all over again, I would definitely treat it more like a business and not just a hope I would be successful.
I hope this helps. Feel free to contact me if any additional questions. Remember, there’s potential to both make and lose money.
Watch the video below to learn if You are Prepared to Trade
0Posted by Michael Glass on July 23, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Developing a Trader’s Mindset
Interview Series
Part 3 – Gregory McLeod
I am often approached by new traders looking for advice on how to change their trading results. My response is usually about the fact that trading alone is pretty easy. The hard part to trading is developing a trader’s mindset. It is often said that over 80% of all day traders fail.Anyone can go out on google or visit a local Barnes & Nobles and find a book or website on the latest technical indicator or trading system. However, what separates those traders who can go out consistently and make a profit in the stock market and those who are losing everyday is the ability to not only recognize opportunities in the stock market, but to be in full control of your emotions and make proper decisions about what they perceive may happen.
New traders are using in search for the Holy Grail. They are looking for the magic bullet that will instantly change their trading results over night. In the book, Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom, Dr. Van Tharp described the Legend of the Holy Grail as the ability of a trader to manage the internal struggle between profits and losses. Not an indicator, not a guru, not a trading room, but the ability to control your emotions on your wins and your losers.
Developing a Trader’s Mindset is the key for both new and seasoned traders to become profitable. A Trading Mindset helps you to not only recognize candlestick chart patterns as they develop, but it also helps have the discipline to wait for the pattern to confirm. It helps you to trust your proven trading system because you have backtested the setups. You know that you can have a positive expectancy about your trading results. So, I decided to go out an interview some of the traders who have impacted my trading results and share them with you all.
In our third installment, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gregory McLeod of FXCM’s trading and education division. As I began looking at various Forex trading strategies, I came across the forum @ DailyFX. There I came across a Free daily trading room called Pip and Run. Greg was the moderator of the room. As a new forex trader, I found his strategy of focusing on a multitude of small high quality trades versus big home run trades interesting. It seemed like a good way to protect your capital. Luckily for us, he was gracious enough to donate his time for this interview. He has some real out of the box ideas about trading and shares them during interview.
0Posted by Michael Glass on July 9, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Developing a Trader’s Mindset
Interview Series
Part 2 – Emini Junkie
I am often approached by new traders looking for advice on how to change their trading results. My response is usually about the fact that trading alone is pretty easy. The hard part to trading is developing a trader’s mindset. It is often said that over 80% of all day traders fail.Anyone can go out on google or visit a local Barnes & Nobles and find a book or website on the latest technical indicator or trading system. However, what separates those traders who can go out consistently and make a profit in the stock market and those who are losing everyday is the ability to not only recognize opportunities in the stock market, but to be in full control of your emotions and make proper decisions about what they perceive may happen.
New traders are using in search for the Holy Grail. They are looking for the magic bullet that will instantly change their trading results over night. In the book, Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom, Dr. Van Tharp described the Legend of the Holy Grail as the ability of a trader to manage the internal struggle between profits and losses. Not an indicator, not a guru, not a trading room, but the ability to control your emotions on your wins and your losers.
Developing a Trader’s Mindset is the key for both new and seasoned traders to become profitable. A Trading Mindset helps you to not only recognize candlestick chart patterns as they develop, but it also helps have the discipline to wait for the pattern to confirm. It helps you to trust your proven trading system because you have backtested the setups. You know that you can have a positive expectancy about your trading results. So, I decided to go out an interview some of the traders who have impacted my trading results and share them with you all.
Our second installment in our Developing a Trader’s Mindset Interview Series brings us to Emini Junkie. His goal is to help individuals build wealth through an online trading education and mentorship program focused on the S&P Emini Futures, Gold Futures and Options Trading. I chose to interview Matt because of his great Trading Plan and Trading Room. Much of what I believe about Market Internals, especially $TICK, comes from what he has taught. I was humbled that he graciously agreed to be interviewed and think you are going to love what he shares.
1Posted by Michael Glass on June 30, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Developing a
Trader’s Mindset
Interview Series
Part 1
I am often approached by new traders looking for advice on how to change their trading results. My response is usually about the fact that trading alone is pretty easy. The hard part to trading is developing a trader’s mindset. It is often said that over 80% of all day traders fail.Anyone can go out on google or visit a local Barnes & Nobles and find a book or website on the latest technical indicator or trading system. However, what separates those traders who can go out consistently and make a profit in the stock market and those who are losing everyday is the ability to not only recognize opportunities in the stock market, but to be in full control of your emotions and make proper decisions about what they perceive may happen.
New traders are using in search for the Holy Grail. They are looking for the magic bullet that will instantly change their trading results over night. In the book, Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom, Dr. Van Tharp described the Legend of the Holy Grail as the ability of a trader to manage the internal struggle between profits and losses. Not an indicator, not a guru, not a trading room, but the ability to control your emotions on your wins and your losers.
Developing a Trader’s Mindset is the key for both new and seasoned traders to become profitable. A Trading Mindset helps you to not only recognize candlestick chart patterns as they develop, but it also helps have the discipline to wait for the pattern to confirm. It helps you to trust your proven trading system because you have backtested the setups. You know that you can have a positive expectancy about your trading results.
So, I decided to go out an interview some of the traders who have impacted my trading results and share them with you all. Each trader in this interview series has help me develop from being a struggling day to day trader to becoming a consistent and profitable trader. First up in our series is Ayal Cohen of High Point Trading. Click the link below to listen to my interview with Ayal where we talk about:
Trading Philosophy
Suggested Books to Read
Where Traders Should Place Their Emphasis to improve their Trading
#1 Trading Strategy to Change your Trading Results
