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Trading Options can initially be a daunting endeavor, as there are many techniques and strategies to use. However, just like trading equities, we often want to align our Trading Style and Personality to which sort of strategies work best, as our search for Trade Opportunities will naturally align to what we want. In this webinar, […]

Dear Traders, This is Brian on behalf of Andrew. We received a final report on Andrew’s Denali Expedition and the great news is that they are all safe and are on their way back. Due to harsh weather conditions, Andrew’s team was in the mountains longer than all the other teams this year. On top […]

The key characteristic of BBT moderators is their ability to be consistent and profitable. They make it look easy. (Hint: it’s not IQ.) Some people are born with the ability to tolerate risk in a time-compressed situation like trading. They have a genetic ‘Chill Factor’ that enables them to remain psychologically stable while they solve […]

In this webinar, Mike will discuss the importance of creating a supportive trading environment is essential for successful trading. It emphasizes the importance of a positive trading environment to reduce stress and enhance decision-making. Building a network of supportive fellow traders allows for sharing insights, emotional support, and accountability. Leveraging community and mentorship provides psychological […]

Join Mike as he dives into the psychological aspects of risk management, focusing on developing a proactive risk management mindset. He will explore strategies to recognize and overcome risk aversion, emphasizing the importance of balanced decision-making. Additionally, Mike will examine how risk perception influences trading decisions and offers practical techniques to mitigate perception biases. Learn […]

Dear Traders, This is Brian Pezim, writing on behalf of Andrew. On Friday, I traded AMD at the open for a nice move higher. Job creation was much higher than expected, causing yields to rise and the market to initially sell off. However, the buying brigade stepped in, as usual, to save the day. The […]

Dear Traders, This is Brian Pezim writing on behalf of Andrew. After a bad weather day, last week Andrew’s team successfully navigated the fixed line on the Headwall. The Headwall is a steep section of the climb, and fixed lines are ropes anchored into the ice or rock to assist climbers in ascending safely. This […]

Most traders have heard of averaging down. It is often an act of desperation to reduce a trader’s average cost for a position because the trade has gone against them. But did you know you can average UP on a trade to build a bigger position on a winning trade (or DOWN on a short). […]

Why is reaching consistent profitability as a Trader difficult for many?  The answer lies hidden in the fact that to be a consistent Trader, Traders must become consistent within thyself; traders must become self-mastered.  Join Susan to discuss concepts like emotional regulation, breath work, meditation, self-awareness, thinking in probabilities, and self-discipline.  All tools’ traders can work […]

Dear Traders, This is Brian writing on behalf of Andrew. Andrew arrived at Camp 2 healthy and in good spirits. He and his team stayed there for three days before climbing towards Camp 3. Unfortunately, his team lead guide got injured on the first day and Andrew and two other people evacuated him. As the […]

Dear Traders, This is Brian writing on behalf of Andrew. As you probably know, he is currently attempting to set a world record as the first Iranian to climb the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents. A few days ago Andrew’s team had to wait at the Basecamp due to lousy weather conditions. […]

Dear traders, This is Brian writing this newsletter on behalf of Andrew. While Andrew is away I will try to send a couple of newsletters to give market updates and more importantly updates from his hike. Andrew kicked off his adventure to climb Denali, aiming to reach the highest peak in North America at 20,310 […]

Entries matter more than exits. Good entries give us tremendous leverage on our psychology. A good entry solves 80% of one’s psychological problems before they ever emerge. Entries can be planned in detail, whereas exits are always highly discretionary. Good entries lower stress and build confidence, regardless of the results of any trade. When we’ve […]

Dear Traders, To my surprise, I still have an internet connection and decided to give you a quick update on my journey so far. As we are preparing in the base camps to climb Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America, I had a big flashback to last year when I summited Mount Everest […]