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What Created the 1929 Great Depression? “History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes.”* — Mark Twain On October 29, 1929, now infamous as Black Tuesday, the U.S. stock market collapsed and with it began the most severe economic depression in modern history. But what caused it? And what can 'WE' as traders learn from this monumental event? 1. The...

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Trump Tariffs: Inflation, Trade Wars & Stock Market Impact As of April 5, 2025, the United States has implemented a sweeping new tariff regime under the Trump administration, introducing what are being termed "reciprocal tariffs." These measures aim to correct global trade imbalances and protect domestic interests—but not without raising concerns about inflation,...

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Mental Blind Spots in Trading: How to Overcome Them Trading is not just about strategies, indicators, and market analysis. The real battle often takes place in the mind. Even the most skilled traders can suffer from mental blind spots—cognitive biases and psychological weaknesses that lead to costly mistakes. In this article, we will explore the most common...

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I lost count of the nights I spent staring at my screen, watching my hard-earned money disappear, questioning everything. For years, many so-called "financial influencers" have painted trading as a quick-money scheme, showing off luxurious lifestyles while promoting oversimplified buy/sell strategies. The reality? Trading is a business, and just like any...

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It happens every time. The market makes a big move—either a sharp rally or a sudden drop—and you find yourself thinking, How did this happen? No matter how much experience you have, the market always manages to surprise you. But why? The answer lies in the way the market conditions your mind before making its move. The Market’s Greatest Trick: Convincing You It...

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Why Are Charts Always Confusing to Read? It’s Not the Charts—It’s You If you’ve been trading for any length of time, you’ve probably found yourself staring at a chart, completely unsure of what to do. One moment, everything seems clear, and the next, it’s pure chaos. You ask yourself, “Why do charts always look confusing?” The truth is, it’s not the charts—it’s...

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When Does a Bear Market End? A bear market can be brutal. Stocks tumble, fear grips investors, and many wonder—when will it end? As traders, we want to time the recovery correctly. But how do we identify the turning point of a bear market? 1. The Classic Definition and Recovery A bear market is typically defined as a 20% decline from recent highs in...

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Trading is not just about charts, indicators, and earnings reports. It is primarily a mental game. Your success in trading is determined not just by your strategy but by the way you think and react to market events. This is where the concept of growth vs. fixed mindset comes into play. Understanding Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck...

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Why Traders Ignore Stop-Losses Despite Knowing They Should: The concept of a stop-loss is one of the first things every trader learns. Yet, many fail to follow it when it matters the most. Ironically, the very tool designed to protect capital is often ignored, leading to massive drawdowns or even account wipeouts. But why does this happen? If traders understand...

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Title: Are We Witnessing a Medium-Term Top in Indian Markets? A Deeper Dive into Market Trends The Indian stock markets have corrected nearly 10-12% in recent months, and the internal structure of the market suggests that this may not just be a routine pullback. Instead, it raises the possibility of 26,000 acting as a potential medium-term top. The charts of...

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The Golden Days of Technical Analysis Are Behind Us—But Not for the Reasons You Think Technical analysis (TA) has been the backbone of trading for decades. Patterns, indicators, and price action strategies have helped traders navigate the markets, and they continue to do so. But here’s the problem—many traders don’t realize that TA isn’t failing them; their own...

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Cognitive Biases and Heuristics in Trading: How Our Minds Impede Sound Decision Making Trading is often seen as a rational, data-driven activity, where success hinges on analysis, strategy, and execution. But, in reality, it is not just technical indicators and chart patterns that affect a trader’s performance. The human mind, with its biases and heuristics,...

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Every Field Demands Skills, and Trading is No Different Every profession requires a unique set of skills—doctors need precision, engineers need problem-solving abilities, and athletes need discipline and endurance. Yet, when it comes to trading, many people mistakenly believe it’s just about clicking buttons and watching numbers move. The truth? Trading demands a...

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One of the most common frustrations traders face is missing out on stocks that rally while being stuck with stocks that barely move. Why does this happen? It often boils down to impulsive decision-making. Here’s the scenario: You enter a trade based on your analysis. The stock doesn’t move as expected, while the market or other stocks start rallying. The fear of...

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Jim Roppel is a seasoned investor with a unique approach to stock market investing, and his career offers a wealth of knowledge for traders and investors looking to refine their strategies. His expertise in spotting growth opportunities and his disciplined approach to investing have helped him build a strong track record over the years. While not as widely known...

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Lessons from the Life of Jesse Livermore: The Man Who Mastered the Markets Jesse Livermore, often regarded as one of the greatest traders of all time, left a legacy that continues to influence traders to this day. His life and career, filled with both extraordinary successes and catastrophic failures, offer timeless lessons for anyone looking to navigate the...

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The financial markets are full of complexities, and one pattern that traders often encounter in bear markets is the “Dead Cat Bounce.” It’s a term that sounds peculiar, but understanding it can save traders from making costly mistakes. In this article, we’ll delve into what a Dead Cat Bounce is, why it occurs, and how traders can spot it to make more informed...

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Why Do People Lose All Their Money in Bear Markets? Bear markets are a natural phase of the market cycle, yet they leave many traders and investors with empty pockets and crushed spirits. While bull markets are often forgiving, bear markets expose every weakness in a trader's strategy, psychology, and risk management. Let’s explore the primary reasons why people...