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Published 01/16/2009 - 8:08 a.m. EST

Besides all of the fundamental and technical factors a trader must keep track of
in order to be successful, there is another area which is often overlooked –themselves.

Published 04/18/2008 - 3:38 a.m. EST

Every trade you enter refl ects a personal judgment you are making. Recent research shows that particularly in forex trading a great deal of psychology is involved. Some of the factors that enter into a decision to trade are rational factors resulting from a great deal of analysis. Personal attitudes about risk, reward, and self-esteem are also important.

 
Published 02/20/2008 - 2:36 p.m. EST

What is the purpose of the foreign exchange market, or any market for that matter? It seems like a simple question with a simple answer, to permit participants to sell and buy commodities, equities or futures and to exchange one currency for another. But such a simple statement covers a world of complexity. If two parties wish to conduct an exchange, of one currency for another or of an equity or bond for a sum of cash the first question that arises is at what rate or price should the transaction take place? In a retail environment the price is predetermined by the seller and is rarely changed.

Published 11/07/2007 - 3:37 p.m. EST

How do you cope with the risk and uncertainty that are built into markets, and are you coping effectively?  In this and my next article, I will be tackling these important questions.

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Published 11/07/2007 - 3:32 p.m. EST

Numerous books have been written on the topic of trading success.  Nevertheless, it is unclear how expert traders obtain their expertise.  Several explanatory models are implicit in market writings:

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