We all have heard about the importance of risk management and how crucial it is to our success. However, nobody really talks about all the elements of the risk management. The most talked about risk management is market risk. Then credit risk. After that, you hear about counterparty and operati ... Read more

Yes, spells, you heard me correctly. You may wonder in this day and age, why are we talking about spells? What are spells? In today’s culture, it is called subliminal messages or going one step further, it is your own beliefs. Spells are beliefs/thoughts/actions that we follow without real ... Read more

How are you feeling in the midst of all these changes? Are you calm and collected or are you overwhelmed? These times are challenging for most people. We are constantly bombarded by the negative news. We are hearing about massive layoffs day after day. We are hearing about budget de ... Read more

With markets having their biggest turbulences, how are you handling your trading? These days, we are witnessing the common modes of operation: Fear and Panic. People are worried about their future. They are thinking, “How can I pay my mortgage, my children’s college expenses and what is h ... Read more

In the past few weeks, have you felt like you were in quicksand? By the markets' volatility causing a lot of uncertainly and P&L swings, does it feel like the harder you try, the worse things get? Do you feel overwhelmed? Well, you are not alone. These are very hard times in the m ... Read more

I am fascinated to watch the Olympic Games. Athletes from all over the world come together and compete with each other. As you might have noticed, sometimes the winner surprises everyone. It is not the one who is most talented or most favored... I was watching women's gymnastics. The two top t ... Read more

I was talking to a friend of mine who reminded me that many people think of discipline as something harsh - or even worse, as a punishment. The truth of the matter is that discipline in trading is nothing more than creating a routine and sticking to it. It is about creating a system that can ... Read more