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Easy Rule of Thumb for Tough Markets
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Easy Rule of Thumb for Tough Markets

Hey friend, Let’s see how markets have been moving as we end the trading week. The Daily Direction Note: Despite Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings, the market rally fizzled out with the bears taking over. All indexes closed lower. The Daily Nugget “If you wake up thinking about a position, it’s too big.” Markets are in a […]

Aug 25, 2023 Read article
Which One Are You Reacting To?
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Which One Are You Reacting To?

Hey friend, Time to see how markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: All indexes closed positive yesterday, with the short-term direction of the NASDAQ flipping positive. The biggest reason for this was Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings report – showing the power a market leader can wield. The Daily Nugget Are you reacting to the […]

Aug 24, 2023 Read article
The Two Costs of Trading
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

The Two Costs of Trading

Hey friend, Let’s see how the markets have been moving as we enter the middle of the trading week. The Daily Direction Note: Another largely downward close for the indexes yesterday as markets looked toward Powell’s Jackson Hole speech later this week. No change in any index directions, however. The Daily Nugget Every trade has […]

Aug 23, 2023 Read article
The Dangers of Being Right About the Market
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

The Dangers of Being Right About the Market

Hey friend, Let’s see how the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Most indexes ended in the green yesterday – a sign that the bulls are still in play. No change in any index directions, however. The Daily Nugget Focus on making money instead of being right. It feels good to be right […]

Aug 22, 2023 Read article
This is a Mistake
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

This is a Mistake

Hey friend, Let’s see how the markets have been moving as we begin a brand-new trading week. The Daily Direction Note: Stocks ended the week largely flat, but it was a negative week overall. All indexes’ long-term directions remain positive, while their short and medium-term directions stay negative. The Daily Nugget “The real mistake comes […]

Aug 21, 2023 Read article
Strategy vs. Execution
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Strategy vs. Execution

Hey friend, Let’s see how the markets have been moving.   The Daily Direction Note: Indexes closed lower again yesterday after the latest Fed minutes showed officials still classifying inflation as a “significant” risk – raising fears of higher-for-longer interest rates. No change in any directions, however.   The Daily Nugget Volatility is something to […]

Aug 18, 2023 Read article
Do You Respect Volatility?
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Do You Respect Volatility?

Hey friend, Let’s see how the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Indexes closed lower again yesterday after the latest Fed minutes showed officials still classifying inflation as a “significant” risk – raising fears of higher-for-longer interest rates. No change in any directions, however. The Daily Nugget Volatility is something to be respected […]

Aug 17, 2023 Read article
An Important Word About Expectations
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

An Important Word About Expectations

Hey friend, Time to see how the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: The pullback continues, with more index directions flipping negative. A strong retail sales report stoked fears that interest rates would remain higher for longer. But as today’s Daily Nugget shows – it’s worth keeping in mind that it’s all relative. […]

Aug 16, 2023 Read article
Conviction and Flexibility (Why You Must Have Both)
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Conviction and Flexibility (Why You Must Have Both)

Hey friend, Time to see how the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Indexes closed higher yesterday with tech stocks mounting a surprising comeback. No change in any directions, however. The Daily Nugget Successful traders have both conviction and flexibility. Successful traders have conviction in their strategies, but they also know when to […]

Aug 15, 2023 Read article
You Must Understand This About Time
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

You Must Understand This About Time

Hey friend, Let’s see how markets have been moving as we start a new trading week. The Daily Direction Note: A slightly negative close for the markets last week on signs of higher wholesale inflation – but not enough to shift any directions. The Daily Nugget Different time horizons require different strategies. This might seem […]

Aug 14, 2023 Read article
Simple Rule for Uncertain Markets
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

Simple Rule for Uncertain Markets

Hey friend, Time to see how the markets have been moving as we close out the trading week. The Daily Direction Note: Markets closed largely flat on the back of yesterday’s inflation data. No change in any index directions. The Daily Nugget Tighter markets, tighter stops. Let’s keep this short and sweet. When the market […]

Aug 11, 2023 Read article
The Missing Ingredient to Manage Uncertainty
Traders Daily Direction
Traders Daily Direction

The Missing Ingredient to Manage Uncertainty

Hey friend, Time to see how the markets have been moving. The Daily Direction Note: Markets continued to pull back, with the Nasdaq’s medium-term direction now also flipping negative. That said, the index is still standing at the same level as it did one month ago. The Daily Nugget Use position sizing to manage risk […]

Aug 10, 2023 Read article
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