Archive for category: Technical Analysis


How traders deal with uncertainty

8 January, 2007 (12:56) | Psychology, Technical Analysis | By: Colin McGinley

There is a constant challenge that must be confronted each and every day by a trader. How do I make the decision to buy or sell now when I don’t know what the future may bring?
Throughout our years of early formation, in school and in university, we have always been taught that if [...]

Look! No indicators

14 November, 2006 (17:27) | Technical Analysis | By: Colin McGinley

There used to be a time when I was as fascinated with technical indicators as I’m sure most newbies to the trading world are even today.
I would chop and change the indicators on my charts. Wildly trying to find a combination that would give me an edge, or even some confidence or, hope beyond [...]

Absolute Fibonacci

12 August, 2006 (20:49) | Books, Psychology, Technical Analysis | By: Colin McGinley

Some thoughts and tidbits from this week’s reading and ponderings:
New reading material includes ‘LEFT Brain Trading’ by Lewis Evans and Olga Sheean, and ‘Entries & Exits’ by Alexander Elder.
The mindset portion of ‘LEFT Brain Trading’ includes an interesting way of how to approach uncovering mental blank spots and weaknesses: to look at and examine my relationships, [...]