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Postmortem 10-Oct-2006

by Gav

Dear diary,
It was another choppy day. The market failed to con me for another trade as I was being strict on my entry now.
Looking back at the chart, I would have jumped into the YM trade again. Well, the setup was formed, and I did not know what was going to happen at the right side of the chart, so I placed my stop and …that’s it.

To be frank with you, I was not worrying about the trade went against me. My worry was “Will eCBOT exchange down again?” Seriously, I am kinda lost confidence of this “well known” exchange in the world. Small account trader like me, I have limited ability to hedge my position at CME. In 2006, I still need to worry about computer system down? That’s a shame. Well, forget it, just a random thought, there is nothing I can do if I still wanna trade YM.

I always have a thought that my fiancee will be a better trader. She is a lady with courage and patience. A lot of times in life, she is the one who holds me from making impulsive decision. I will be giving her a headstart in spot FX trading now, and some simple TA (well, after all, I am not a pro). Who knows, I can quit trading and write a book ” My wife, the trader” later. ๐Ÿ™‚

Another day with full of random thoughts. The market keeps hitting me with small snow balls recently. My snow-wall is still strong enough to handle these for now, and I will get a chance to return a big smash back.

 

Filed Under: Rant Tagged With: Trading Psychology

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  1. Will says

    at 1:38 am

    Gav,
    I’ve heard somewhere that women’s temperament gives them an advantage in trading, it’s just that most of them aren’t interested. Best of luck to you and your future Sugar Mama! As for the “simple T & A,” well, you know, what goes on between consenting adults… ๐Ÿ˜‰

  2. Will says

    at 9:38 am

    Gav,
    I’ve heard somewhere that women’s temperament gives them an advantage in trading, it’s just that most of them aren’t interested. Best of luck to you and your future Sugar Mama! As for the “simple T & A,” well, you know, what goes on between consenting adults… ๐Ÿ˜‰

  3. John says

    at 1:26 pm

    will: hehe

  4. John says

    at 9:26 pm

    will: hehe

  5. estocastica says

    at 3:15 pm

    Will: I was thinking the same thing ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Gav: Good luck to you and your fiancee — you will make a great team!

  6. estocastica says

    at 11:15 pm

    Will: I was thinking the same thing ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Gav: Good luck to you and your fiancee — you will make a great team!

  7. Gav says

    at 3:21 pm

    Thanks all for the comments. ๐Ÿ™‚ That’s interesting. That’s my dream if both of us can trade, and we can travel the world without working for THE MAN.

    Estocastica: You won’t believe how often I visit your blog. I really like the way you trade.

  8. Gav says

    at 11:21 pm

    Thanks all for the comments. ๐Ÿ™‚ That’s interesting. That’s my dream if both of us can trade, and we can travel the world without working for THE MAN.

    Estocastica: You won’t believe how often I visit your blog. I really like the way you trade.

  9. BBC says

    at 6:20 am

    I strongly advise your lady to pursue it, it is working in my family.

  10. BBC says

    at 2:20 pm

    I strongly advise your lady to pursue it, it is working in my family.

  11. Gav says

    at 3:13 pm

    BBC,
    I will just show her your comment now. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Have a great weekend.

  12. Gav says

    at 6:49 pm

    BBC,
    I will just show her your comment now. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Have a great weekend.

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