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Part 1 of this series can be found here.
The wealthiest people in the world have something in common. They are owners, investors, creators, and builders. They have a mindset of building organizations and structures that will last, produce profit regularly, and re-investing that profit into building more of the same.
(more…)Editor’s Note: TnRevolution has been a loyal and generous Sloper for many years. He has put together a series of essays for the site that I am very pleased to share. Thank you, TNR!
Decisions & Emotion
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my Slope family! I am excited to announce I will be publishing a new series on the Psychology of Trading, beginning with our first chapter on “Decisions & Emotion”. The series will include scientific and theoretical research, trading techniques, psychological study, practical applications, as well as some of my own personal experiences. I hope you enjoy it, and get some golden nuggets from the work.
(more…)am·bi·gu·i·ty
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Learning to deal with ambiguity is a key skill for the trader and investor. We like certainty. It makes us feel good. The first time when something we are certain of in the market goes the opposite direction it can be wildly jarring. Growth is possible here, the results of which can be very profitable. This is where learning to identify and manage ambiguity is key. Understanding this about your inner makeup is a key first step.
(more…)While Tim is away, I’ll take the opportunity to slip back on my bear suit. Shhh, just between you and me. I’m expecting some weakness in the broader markets for the remainder of the summer, before continuing higher later in the year. One area of the market that caught my attention today was housing. Below are a trio of shorts ripe for the taking. Enjoy!
Rev can talk about something other than gold? Yes, yes he can… When’s the last time you looked at lumber prices and their implications on interest rates? There’s a correlation? Yes, there is.
First, let’s take a long term look at lumber prices. Below is a ten year chart of lumber prices. From their early 2009 bottom at 137.9, lumber prices rose steadily, but not dramatically for the next few years. However, after their 2015 bottom, lumber would start a three year rise that would culminate in their 2018 blowoff top at 648.5.
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