Neurology and Success

Published in September 7th, 2011
Posted by ray in Psychology
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BarroMetrics Views: Neurology and Success
I find the news coming from the research fascinating.
For example: when we speak about discipline and self-control,  we tend to think it as a constant application across time and matters and as a matter of will.
But, the research shows that discipline and self-control varies across matters and time. This means that […]

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NFA and FXCM

Published in September 6th, 2011
Posted by ray in Miscellaneous
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BarroMetrics Views: NFA and FXCM
A friend just sent me this news item:
FXCM is being fined $2 million by the NFA and they must also provide refunds for slippage orders going back to 2008.
The link to NFA’s case: http://www.nfa.futures.org/basicnet/Case.aspx?entityid=0308179&case=11BCC00016&contrib=NFA
Here’s a summary of the NFA decision.
COMPLAINT:
On August 12, 2011, NFA issued a […]

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Europe and The S&P

Published in September 6th, 2011
Posted by ray in Market Commentaries
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BarroMetrics Views: Europe and The S&P
If we look at Europe, we’ll see all sorts of reasons why a full blown banking crisis could erupt:

Finland is insisting on collateral for its support of Greece. This may unravel the rescue package.
Italy is on the list as the next country to have financial woes. The Government has to […]

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Fulcrum Trader

Published in September 5th, 2011
Posted by ray in Miscellaneous
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Hi Folks
A post to warn you to be careful about Fulcrum Trader (http://www.fulcrumtrader.com/)
At one stage, he was advertising a 3-month personal coaching program, scheduled to meet twice a week.  I took it up.
After about a month, Christopher Koozekanani (fulcrum trader) started to regularly miss the agreed Monday or Friday meetings. H explained that a family […]

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Cashflow today with Bernie Lo

Published in September 5th, 2011
Posted by ray in Uncategorized
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cross ref: anatrader.com

US Stimulus Will Help Asian Corporate Bonds
Mon. Sept. 5 2011 | 10:20 AM[04:10]
Tim Jagger, head of Asia credit strategy at RBS, believes that last Friday’s dismal jobs report will result in more economic stimulus and pr…

Monetary Easing Will Be Positive for […]

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30-year Bonds 2011-09-05

Published in September 5th, 2011
Posted by ray in Market Commentaries
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BarroMetrics Views: 30-year Bonds 2011-09-05
The 30-Year Bonds are offering an opportunity to take a position at the beginning of  a multi-year trend.  (All data is CSI’s Perpetual Contract)
Figure 1 show a Monthly  Chart. The context for the technicals is the QE easing that has been taking place. When the FRED graph shows QE funds following […]

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Success and The Trader III

Published in September 1st, 2011
Posted by ray in Miscellaneous
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BarroMetrics Views: Success and The Trader III
“Know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em,
Know when to walk away, and know when to run.” (The Gambler, Kenny Rodgers)
Learning this was one of the most difficult lessons I had to learn. Only know with the discoveries in neurology do I understand why. Our subconscious mind […]

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