Archive for July, 2008

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

My Thoughts on America’s Birthday - Todd Cochran

My Thoughts on America’s Birthday – Independence Day July 4th 2008
by Todd Cochran, LA, USA

When asked for a few words about Singapore and/or my Singaporean experiences
as an American, my initial thoughts came rushing to the surface, and eventually those
impressions led to some deeper essence feelings. Singapore, for me, is much more than
an exotic location or […]

1 Comment » - Posted in Well-Wishes by ray

Friday, July 4th, 2008

MY STORY AS AN AMERICAN - JamesK

MY STORY AS AN AMERICAN - JamesK
Cross ref: http://awanginvest.com/?p=523
July 4, 2008 – 8:27 am Following my post for July 4 entitled: From Right to Left, I have received this romantic story from James Kaminecki of Chicago who has become a good friend from my world of trading companions!
The article is self-explanatory, and without further ado, […]

8 Comments » - Posted in Well-Wishes by ray

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Right to Left

……….Is From Inspiration to Perspiration.
More : http://awanginvest.com/?p=18
We often encounter the words inspiration and perspiration in trading literature and this brings me to share some insights on the Right and Left workings of the brain. Our brain works like through the convergence of kinetic energy and motion in our everyday zone.
Gouthum Karadi wrote:In this dual universe […]

8 Comments » - Posted in Well-Wishes by ray

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

How I keep my journal

WHY do we as traders need to keep a journal?
With a balance of self-discipline and cognitive flexibility, rules can be applied to enhance trading performance.
This self-discipline includes:
1. Start every day fresh. Think of a mantra : “There’s a bullet coming toward my head today, and I’ve got to figure out where it’s coming […]

5 Comments » - Posted in Generic Success by ray

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Trader-Pitt

An insight into a former pit trader

As trading has gradually moved from the floor of the exchange to the electronic screen, I am lucky to have persuaded a very shy former pit trader to share his views as to why he moved to the electronic screen. He is undoubtedly one of the […]

1 Comment » - Posted in Generic Success by ray

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Be Prepared

July 1, 2008 – 12:00 am Cross ref: www.awanginvest.com
As the mantra of the Girl Guides or Boy Scouts go, Be Prepared. http://www.pinetreeweb.com/B-P.htm

Having a contingency plan is a form of trade management, I am re-calling an incident I had last year. There was an electronic failure on GLOBEX, and it affected […]