The Pros and Cons of Being a Trader
When I started trading, I didn’t know anything about the stock market. At first, I was a general accountant with dreams of being a professional trader. But I wasn’t sure what was in store for me yet… All I knew was that I wanted to be my own boss and that if I...The Work-Life Balance for Professional Traders
There are traders I know who suffer from one-track minds … they care about the market (and the market only). Spoiler alert: This isn’t the best way to go about trading! While it’s great to be passionate about trading, there’s a fine line between healthy studying and...Perseverance: My Keyword for the New Year
It takes serious perseverance to do any one thing for more than 10 years. Whether it’s a hobby, a skill, or a job … a decade of work on anything takes a lot of mental fortitude. (Spoiler alert: Trading is no different!) Trust me, there have been many times throughout...4 Tips for Struggling Traders
As we reach the end of the year, it’s impossible to ignore what a terrible run the stock market has had over the past twelve months… Let’s look at the big picture… The S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) averages about 8% gains per year. But this year, it’s down a...3 Red Flags Every Evolver Should Be Aware Of
Just as the bulls thought the bear market was behind them, the selloff resumed this week. It goes without saying that this is a tough market to trade. We’re in a new era. It’s not like the past several years (when interest rates were near zero and momentum stocks were...
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