Mistakes and losses are an inevitable occurrence on the path to becoming a consistently profitable trader. However, with the right skills and mindset, they don't need to turn into red days or runs of red days. The secret to long-term trading success is to build the skill of resilience. When you have the ability to recover well any time you veer away from your trading rules, the impact of mistakes and losses on your account...

In the first workshop of this two-part series, we decode the root of your trading pain points. Créde explains the common root causes of specific trading challenges and coaches a small group of traders through uncovering what is behind their deviating from their trading plan. At the end of the workshop, Créde sets a practical task for these volunteers, and any traders experiencing similar challenges, to implement between workshops to address their trading pain point....

Dear Traders, Hello from Istanbul, Turkey. I am here in this beautiful and ancient city visiting some family members and (of course!) traders. I will be back in our Vancouver office next week, but for now, enjoy a picture of me sitting below Kilimanjaro summit trying to catch a short on Lucid! Thanks to the volatility in the EV sector, this morning was a great day to be trading. As you know, electric vehicle mania has returned...

Dear Traders, I am writing you from my base camp at Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It was absolutely beautiful to observe the sun rising (at 6am local time) from "the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world". It truly is an incredible experience being here on Mount Kilimanjaro! It deserves a place on your bucket list. As for the markets and our trading community, this week has begun with a drop in...

Dear Traders, Thank you for reading another email from me, two days in a row. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge Veterans Day and pay tribute to those who have honorably spent their lives in service to their country. I especially want to mention my good friends and colleagues, John and Mike. Thank you for what you have done to make our world a better place. I am in Tanzania, near the base of the majestic...

Dear Traders, I am writing this letter from Doha, Qatar, as I make my way to another mountaineering expedition. I had the chance to trade TSLA and AMD today with Brian from my hotel room. Please watch our recap here. Doha has truly blown my mind. This city is incredible and they are getting ready to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. I cannot wait to come back to cheer on my favorite soccer team! After my time...

Higher volatility markets often attract traders as large price exploration and range expansion provide directional bias to exploit. Knowing the structure that markets leave behind in the form of 'Gaps' can provide additional edge for short-term levels and entry/targets, swing ideas as certain Gaps provide contunation and exhaustion, and can signal macro shifts in sentiment and perception. We'll explore trade strategies surrounding Gaps, leveraging previous Gap Fills and Volume Pockets in intraday trading, and how...

Dear Traders, Because of an invitation from Peter Tuchman of the New York Stock Exchange, I spent Friday and the weekend in The Big Apple. It was a great visit. I received a tour of the floor and I was able to discuss some potential trading education opportunities. The massive influx of new traders since the pandemic began has been of concern to many professionals. These novices are the ones who are apt to trade recklessly,...

We have all experienced rumination, critical judgement, and unkind comments in our self-talk. Unfortunately, there is no off-switch for this mental chatter. Fortunately, mindfulness can help us become aware of our inner dialogues and the weight we give them. This awareness opens up a space to choose to believe and engage with our inner talk or simply let it go. With regular mindfulness meditation practice, we train our minds to be more present with what...

Dear Traders, If you ask Americans what their favorite Constitutional Amendment is, you will no doubt receive different responses depending on who you ask. If you ask Norm, for example, the answer is obviously the Second, protecting the right to keep and bear arms. Should you ask Peter, if he was American, he probably most gravitates toward the First, which guarantees free speech. That is why he is the "Head of HR", and does not allow...