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Bruce Kovner is one of the most influential and successful global macro traders in history.  As a co-founder of Caxton Associates, a highly successful hedge fund, his trading strategy blends a deep understanding of macroeconomic factors with technical analysis and strict risk management. Bruce Kovner is among the many successful traders who emerged from the […]

Commodities Corp doesn’t typically come to mind when we think of the most successful hedge funds or trading shops in the world.  In fact, most have never heard of it. While it didn’t rise to the global fame of some firms after its acquisition by Goldman Sachs in 1997, Commodities Corp was a popular training […]

Markets can seem both democratic and undemocratic at the same time.  Anybody can participate, but with the informational, analytical, and technological disparities being what they are, it can be difficult for smaller traders to find an edge. Large institutional investors seem to have every advantage: more capital sophisticated technology, and armies of analysts Despite these […]

Day trading momentum stocks involves taking advantage of rapid price movements within a single trading day.  Momentum is a key variable that many traders want part of their process.  If you look at most price charts, they might look semi-random, but you always notice that they tend to move in trends a lot too. Institutional […]

Effective bet spreading is important for traders to maximize returns while managing risk.  This article looks at various strategies and concepts that traders can use to optimize their betting approach.   Key Takeaways – How Should Traders Spread Their Bets? Match position size to conviction Allocate more capital to high-confidence trades and less to speculative […]

Trading financial markets is filled with peaks and valleys.  It can be satisfying when trades work well, but with loss aversion being what it is, losses often produce a lower low than the high of a win.  Losses aren’t just financial setbacks – they can shake your confidence and challenge your resolve.  However, how you […]

In trading, there are numerous indicators available, but building your own can give you a unique edge.  Custom indicators tailored to your trading style can help you spot opportunities that others might miss.  This guide will walk you through the steps to create your own day trading indicators.   Key Takeaways – How to Build […]

Trading the financial markets is a complex undertaking that involves managing a variety of trade-offs. These trade-offs are not merely binary choices but often exist on a spectrum between two or more interests or wants and across a variety of dimensions. Accordingly, traders have to balance competing interests, resources, and strategies. Understanding these trade-offs is […]

Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that empowers computers to learn from data and make predictions without explicit programming.  Machine learning algorithms help traders analyze vast datasets, identify patterns that are hard for humans to detect, and make more informed trading decisions.   We’ll go into the critical aspects of building a machine learning-driven […]

Traders can be broadly categorized into two groups: professional traders retail traders While both groups seek to profit from the financial markets, the approach, resources, and strategies they use can vary significantly. This article looks at the key differences between professional and retail traders, touching upon aspects such as knowledge, technology, help from others (e.g., […]