http://optionstrader.joymastery.com An Aspiring Trader On The Journey To Pick up The Skill Of Trading! Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:38:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A new trading movie has been launched. But I wonder if it is ever going to come to Singapore. This movie is about the challenges that pit traders faced when they were forced to trade electronically after the pits were closed. So I guess there will be the glamorous success stories ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2010/03/12/trading-movie-floored/ I have just got a new addition to my family - Baby Jovy. So things will get rowdy for a while. In between time for trading research and  family, I still will be posting short trading thought snippets or interesting trading resources to keep this blog alive. Simply can't bear ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2010/03/11/jmot-is-backagain/ It always gets a bit nostalgic when it approaches the end of the year.  Time for a round-up. So how has your trading progressed this year? My 2009 trading journey recap: It is NOT possible to trade small timeframes when holding a full time job. Nope, not even the hourly or four-hourly ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/12/31/jmot-wishes-you-a-happy-new-year/ Regarding courses, my personal thought is I have seen enough. The premises are: Everyone's psychology makeup and environment is different. The trainer is only teaching what works for him and makes him successful given his environment and psychological makeup. Most trainers miss out the following considerations: Trading timeframe/execution must match your lifestyle ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/12/03/so-whats-your-take-on-trading-courses-now/ The portrait in the papers did not catch my attention. He did not look like the high-energy educator I knew at all. My wife was the one who spotted the news. Early this year a group of over 40 Freely students filed claims for the fees that they paid for his ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/11/27/mr-clemen-chiang-loses-appeal-at-the-high-court/ A 17-year-old blog reader asked me recently if he is too young to start learn trading and how can he start. That got me thinking. Mmm, how would I teach my girls if they expressed interest in trading? You need to have “spare” money Well, how young one may start to learn ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/11/26/too-young-for-trading/ Incidentally, I attended 2 trading courses conducted by professional traders recently. I also re-read Dr Alexandra's books: "Coming into My Trading Room" and "Trading for a Living". Allow me to share some points from these sources that talks about what professional traders do. Fade false breakouts Dr Elder mentioned in his book ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/11/11/what-do-profressional-traders-do/ Just a friendly note that I am still actively keeping a lookout for free trading education. I have just updated the "Free Education" page with a free talk by Stuart Mcphee. If you came across any, don't hesitate to share it with us! Just drop me a email! In future, I will ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/11/10/dont-forget-about-free-trading-education/ (For Facebook readers, this post is at:  http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/11/05/updated-list-of-trading-courses-in-singapore-oct-09) Hey Friends! I have updated the "Trading Courses Comparison Table" with the latest trading courses that I have attended: Applied Technical Analysis by Tom Yuen (YCK) Habit of Success Webinar by Ray Barros Also added 2 news courses to the "List of Trading Courses in Singapore": Mastermind Trader ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/11/05/updated-list-of-trading-courses-in-singapore-oct-09/ I don't think there is a better way to learn about the legendary Turtles then by hearing from the best Turtle. I chanced upon the audio book and after listening to it, decided to get the book. It is an easy read (if you less the formulae presented in the book). I'd ... http://optionstrader.joymastery.com/2009/10/28/book-review-way-of-the-turtle-by-curtis-m-faith/