In his various publications and workshops, Van would stress a set of important trading fundamentals referred to as “Tharp Think.” Tharp Think is a set of ideas and principles that he has found successful traders apply consistently. Some of them you have heard or read in other places but others I have only heard from […]
Tharp Think Helps Create Great Trading Systems By, Gabriel Grammatidis Read More »
Whenever I used to hear or read an outstanding book recommendation, I would typically buy the book and put it on my “to-read shelf”, which always offered a choice of great material. Maybe five or six years back I purchased one book for that shelf but was unable to read much more than a chapter
Reducing Uncertainty—A Valuable Practice By, RJ Hixson Read More »
This article series was first published in 2008/2009 Part 1 What more common theme is there in trading than people looking for the Holy Grail? How many times do we hear these remarks from traders: “If I could JUST find the right system.” “If the market would just stop going sideways.” “If I could just get
YOU are the Holy Grail, Parts 1, 2 & 3 By, Libby Adams, Ph.D. Read More »
Independent Traders develop a unique way of trading based on their strengths and their weaknesses. They might trade the very same systems as others, but there might be quite a difference in how they actually trade them in the markets. Why is this so? Because, you as a trader wants to capitalize on your strengths
Traders typically face very similar challenges as their peers. What makes the difference is being able to overcome them. Today, Gabriel shares his list of The Top Ten Trader Challenges – issues he’s seen time and time again – and then lends some useful beliefs to help you avoid failure.
Video: The Top 10 Trader Challenges By, Gabriel Grammatidis Read More »
A note to readers: While Dr. Tharp’s content is timeless, this article is from our newsletter archive and may contain outdated information, missing links or images. One of the qualities of top traders is their total commitment to the trading process. And while I cannot give you the commitment that it takes to be successful
Developing Top-Down Discipline By, Van K. Tharp, PhD Read More »
Editor’s Note: Dr. Van Tharp’s content is timeless and our goal is to continue to share his material with our readers. Today’s tip is material from a past article, “17 Steps to Becoming a Great Trader“. Although it’s difficult to grasp, did you know that nobody actually trades the market? Instead, you always trade your
Editor’s Note: This article was partially excerpted from the 2010 archives. Dr. Tharp wrote this article after developing a new workshop with exercises and processes designed to accelerate happiness. For the last ten years, I have relied on three different models to help people understand self-sabotage. The matrix model says, “You are programmed to do
Self-Sabotage in Trading is Not Pursuing Happiness By, Van K. Tharp, Ph.D. Read More »
Editor’s Note: This timeless tip was previously published in our Inbox Coaching. Many traders and investors are involved in the search for the “Holy Grail” with the goal to find the perfect trading system. Does it really exist? Yes, it does! However, you will not find the right indicator or a long-hidden set of trading
When I was studying and training to get my degree in chemical engineering, the process of decision making was quite “yes or no”. Learn the rules of the physical world and then apply them. Learn how molecules combine and separate. Learn how mass and energy get transferred from place to place. Learn what is economical
Cause and Effect: Thinking Differently for Traders and Investors By, D. R. Barton, Jr. Read More »
