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The Black Hole of Trading 6 Part Series - In this short series of articles I will look to explain what you need to do before you buy any trading system and avoid the black hole of trading. This series will cover a step by step approach to using the markets to achieve your goals by highlighting 13 key areas that traders must address.

Part 1: The Black Hole of Trading Part 1
Part 2: The Black Hole of Trading Part 2
Part 3: The Black Hole of Trading Part 3
Part 4: The Black Hole of Trading Part 4
Part 5: The Black Hole of Trading Part 5
Part 6: The Black Hole of Trading Part 6

Is Investing In A Trading System A Rip Off Compared To Going To University? - The differences between a university education and that of a financial eduction are massive. Apart from the costs, the main difference is perception. However there is also now a glaring difference between tuition that works and tuition that does not. Most can not see the difference until it's too late.

The Currency Exchange Trap - in trading global markets and my question to Jim Rogers

What Is Your R Factor - Your R factor in trading should be a personal assessment and if done correctly will help prevent two of the biggest issues facing traders; the ability to take losses and to stop cutting winners short.

A Trading Pattern For The Impatient Or Time Sensitive Trader - Your major focus in trading should the softer side of trading, the business and psychological side of it; the harder side which relates more to the technical side is a secondary thought, however in this article I am combining the two because one of my favourite patterns is an ideal pattern for the impatient trader who does not like to hold on to trades for too long.

Dimensions Of A Successful Trading Entity - Many considerations go into creating and running a successful trading entity. We’ll look at the most popular which get the most attention, right through to the most important, which usually get the least attention.

The Biggest Battle For Traders Is Within - Why?
You may have heard the statement before; the biggest battles traders will face are within. If there was an explanation as to what these sorts of battles are it’s more than likely along the lines of overcoming bad habits, emotional issues, biases, beliefs and so on. But why are these so important to master, and why is it so hard to do so?

Repetition In The Markets - Where You Fit In
We as humans have the ability to evolve intellectually and have done so at a rapid rate, but when it comes to emotions we have been unable to change in thousands of years.

There Are Two Types Of Traders
Some traders will go through system after system, teacher after teacher, wasting thousands of dollars not only in useless systems but in lost trades before they realize they’ve been approaching the markets from the wrong standpoint because they’ve been trying to trade the wrong type of system.

Getting Back To Basics - Part II - The Exit Strategy
An exit strategy is not what most traders believe, and is more a function of the trader themselves. I explain why.

Getting Back To Basics - Part I
A trading system that gets back to the basics. With all professions, one must start out with the basics, and whenever they feel things aren't quite working out right, it's time to get back to the basics.

What Is The Hardest Thing Any Trader Will Have To Do?
Most traders will face this problem not realising that it is the hardest thing to do. Overcome this and everything else will become easier

From Bull to Bear: Why Markets Correct
Markets move up because market participants believe in the fundamentals behind the market. At a certain point it is seen that the fundamentals change and the market corrects, however the reason fundamentals change is not because of some external event, but because of the participants themselves.

Do You Trade In '3D' or '2D'?
One core element I see time and time again is traders failing to see the third dimension in trading. The dimension that could be the difference between life long success or life long struggle.

Is Your Trading Doing Better Than My Laundromat?
This may sound like a crazy question but I can assure you it is not!

Are You Allowing Your Capital To Erode?
Is your capital eroding fast and you don't quite know why? Is there a simple solution? Yes there is. 

Watching The Markets Is Dangerous
Do you watch the markets too much when trading? Are you aware that it has a negative effect on you? Read on to find out why.

How Do You Respond To Winning Trades?
Emotional control is essential on both sides of trading. It's been said and written about plenty of times, that keeping your emotions in check when taking a loss is vital.

Struggling With Pulling The Trigger
Do you find yourself struggling to pull the trigger, even when everythying lines up?

Keeping Your Emotions At Bay
Emotions are one of the most talked about enemies of the novice trader. I say novice, because unless you have become a master of your emotions, you are still a novice. Experienced traders trade with a detached and unemotional mind.

Don't Need To Be Right
Are you one of those traders who always needs to be right? Maybe you're like that in most areas of  your life. Novice traders fall into this category more so than any other level of trader.

Seeking Support
It's been said many a time, trading is a lonely business. The truth to this statement lies in the support you seek. For many, trading will be a lonely business, but it may also be a frustrating one.

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