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THE THREE STAGES OF IDEAL STOCK TRADING

Written on June 20, 2010 by David in Battlefield Preparations, Battlefield Strategy, Crosshairs Psychology, Crosshairs Wisdom

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What are the three stages of ideal stock trading?

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Tags: options trading, stock trading, stock trading success, trading options, trading psychology, trading rules

THE BEST TIME TO LEARN HOW TO TRADE: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MR EXCUSEAHOLIC

Written on May 25, 2010 by David in Battlefield Preparations, Between Battles, Humorous

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When is the best time to learn how to trade? Now!

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Tags: options trading, stock trading, stock trading success, trading psychology, trading stocks

PEAK PERFORMANCE FOR STOCK TRADERS

Written on May 18, 2010 by David in Battlefield Preparations, Battlefield Strategy, Crosshairs Psychology, Crosshairs Wisdom

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Stock traders have much to learn from peak performance athletes.

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Tags: options trading, stock trading, stock trading success, trading options, trading psychology

STOCKS IN THE CROSSHAIRS: WEEKLY CHARTS

Written on March 1, 2010 by David in STOCKS IN THE CROSSHAIRS

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Stocks in the WEEKLY CROSSHAIRS.

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APPLYING THE 80/20 RULE TO STOCK TRADING

Written on February 14, 2010 by David in Battlefield Strategy, Crosshairs Psychology, Crosshairs Wisdom

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The less time you spend in the market the more money you make.

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TIMES HAVE CHANGED. HAVE YOU?

Written on February 11, 2010 by David in Battlefield Strategy, Crosshairs Psychology, Crosshairs Wisdom

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Times have changed but human emotion has not.

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STOCK TRADING AS SIMPLE AS ABC?

Written on February 1, 2010 by David in Battlefield Strategy, Crosshairs Psychology, Crosshairs Wisdom

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When A + B + C = D. A simple equation with tremendous potential.

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Tags: options trading, stock trading, stock trading success, trading psychology, trading rules

POPULAR STOCK PATTERNS WORK…UNTIL THEY DON’T

Written on December 16, 2009 by David in Battlefield Strategy, Crosshairs Wisdom

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STOCK PATTERNS WORK…UNTIL THEY DON’T. IT IS ALL A MATTER OF PROBABILITIES

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Tags: expectations, options trading, stock trading, stock trading success, Technical Analysis, trading rules

THE THINKING TRADER 12/11/2009

Written on December 10, 2009 by David in Crosshairs Psychology, The Thinking Trader

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Thoughts on trading.

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COMPARING STOCK TRADING LOSSES: CONSERVATIVE, AGGRESSIVE, AND UGLY

Written on December 3, 2009 by David in Battlefield Strategy, Crosshairs Trading, Weapons

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In developing my crosshairs software for public use I decided to design the loss line in such a way that it could appeal to both conservative and aggressive traders alike (because we are all different).

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Tags: charting, options trading, stock trading, stock trading success, trading rules

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EARNINGS DATE LOCATOR
Crosshairs Traders track earnings dates for two reasons: 1) to take advantage of increased volatility ahead of earnings, and 2) to remove the element of surprise when deciding to either hold on to or enter a position. An earnings report, when used properly, can provide an opportunity to make a profitable trade; when used improperly it is nothing more than a gamble.