Chronological Article List

When to Abandon a Trading Strategy (February 2010)
All trading strategies will produce periods of drawdown, however, it is essential for successful traders to be able to determine if a current period of drawdown is different and possibly signalling that the trading strategy is no longer working in the manner anticipated. This article examines ways one can monitor the performance of their trading strategy in an attempt to determine when changes are needed.

Inflation versus Deflation - The Case For Deflation (January 2010)
Examines the reasons for, and causes of, both inflation and deflation, while examining the current situation in the American economy.

The Effect of Changing Market Psychology and Volatility on Technical Trading Systems (December 2009)
Discusses the reasons why it is so essential to periodically change ones trading rules if one hopes to have long term success. Looks at how changes in the composition of factors that influence market psychology lead to changes in volatility levels and how this effects the performance of trading systems.

Technical Analysis - Distinguishing Between Noise and Useful Chart Patterns (November 2009)
Examines a common misconception with technical analysis - that all chart patterns are useful and discusses a few simple ways to help distinguish between useful chart patterns and those which little meaning can be inferred from.

Complexity Economics - Implications for Investors (October 2009)
Examines a new school of economic thought, complexity economics, and looks at what it is teaching us about the economy as well as the problems associated with traditional economists attempt to use traditional theory to make accurate economic predictions

The Problem of Diversification (September 2009)
Discusses the traditional method of diversification and how fundamental and technical traders alike need to re-evaluate the methods in which they diversify

Trading as a Performance Activity (August 2009)
Outlines the benefits of viewing trading as a performance activity and discusses ways in which one can improve their mindset when trading in an attempt to reach the "zone" which allows for optimal performance

Day Trading - What You Are Getting Yourself Into (July 2009)
Discusses in a realistic manner what one is getting themselves into when they make the decision to become a day trader. Also discusses the significant amount of preparation needed to be successful and some misconceptions associated with day trading

How New Affects the Movement of Financial Markets (June 2009)
Given the bombardment of financial and economic reports released almost daily, this article looks at how a trader should view these economic and earnings releases in an attempt to determine whether and what effect if any the news will have on the markets

Big Government Failed Us, Not Free Markets (May 2009)
Given the current, and ongoing debate about whether more or less government intervention is needed in the economy, this article dispels some of the myths associated with free markets and takes a logical look at the true impacts of government intervention

Market Psychology and Technical Analysis (May 2009)
Discusses the crucial role that the psychology of market participants plays in the financial markets. Also discusses the relationship between technical analysis and market psychology, and how technical analysis can help a trader interpret changes in overall psychology

The Monopoly of Money Production (April 2009)
Discusses the role of money in the economy, as well as the significant but often ignored impact the Federal Reserve has on the economy due to their absolute control of the money supply

Tips on Developing a Technical Trading System (April 2009)
Looks at how one should go about developing a technical trading system, providing tips on what one should do as well as things that should be avoided when one is attempting to develop a profitable system

The Real Effect of Economic Bailouts and Stimulus Packages (February 2009)
Discusses and examines the effect that government sponsored bailouts and stimulus packages have on the long-term prosperity of the economy from an Austrian Economics point of view

The Price Is Always Right (February 2009)
Examines the crucial information that one can discern from just examining the price of a financial instrument. Looks at what determines the price of a financial instrument and dispels some misconceptions concerning price that drive too many trading decisions

Technical Analysis -Won't Predict the Future, Will Increase the Odds of a Winning Trade (February 2009)
Discusses the benefits of looking at technical analysis in a more realistic manner; as a tool to increase the probability of profitable trades, instead of a means to predict the future

The Fallacy Of Traditional Investing Methods (January 2009)
Dispels some of the common misconceptions related to traditional investment methods and suggests that a trader who truly wants to be successful must look beyond these methods