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[25 Nov 2011 | One Comment | 2,115 views]
Limiting Trading Losses

By Jason Van Bergen

It is simply not possible for any trader–whether amateur, professional or anywhere in between–to avoid every single loss. The disciplined trader is fully cognizant of the inevitability of losing hard-earned profits and, as such, is able to accept losses without emotional upheaval. At the same time, however, there are systematic methods by which you can ensure that losses are kept to a minimum.
The System
Every trader should employ a loss-limit system whereby he or she limits losses to a fixed percentage of assets, or a fixed percentage loss …

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[25 Nov 2011 | 6 Comments | 651 views]
Technical Chart:Shopper Stop,Pantaloon and Bharti Airtel

GOI has approved FDI in retail sector a big move towards liberalization and reform. The government paralyses is coming to an end. All Retails Stocks Like Pantaloon,Shopper Stop will be in focus today.
Cabinet today cleared the bill to increase foreign direct investment to 51% in multi-brand retail and 100% in single brand.
As per Kishore  Biyani India will sees inflows of $8bn in 5-10 years.
Pantaloon

Pantaloon moved up 12%  with huge volumes yesterday and took resistance at its 50 SMA@205.  Traders have bought on speculation that GOI will pass the Bill and …

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[23 Nov 2011 | 12 Comments | 998 views]
Will November Expiry Favour Bulls or Bears?

Don’t think about what the market’s going to do; you have absolutely no control over that. Think about what you’re going to do if it gets there.
“Deciding when to cut your losses is one of the toughest decisions for anyone to make, but traders at the top of their game know that they always have to make the decisions they need to make, which may or may not be the ones they want to make”
Nifty made a new 52 Week Low today at 4641 today and tomorrow we have expiry …

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[23 Nov 2011 | 3 Comments | 730 views]
Technical Chart Check:Bharti Airtel,TCS and TELCO

I simply cut my losses and by doing so kept them small. I’ve had my share of bad decisions in my trading career and keeping losses small in order to avoid huge losses is the toughest part.
Why is that so? From a psychological point of view nobody wants to sell at a loss as in most situations in life making mistakes and admitting them is associated with being a loser. That’s why most people prefer sticking to a losing position. They don’t want to be labeled a loser. So they …

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[22 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 834 views]
Technical Analysis:Nifty,Bank Nifty and Infosys

When you put too much of your ego on the line with your money, you may feel great when you win, but on the other hand, you may feel discouraged when you lose. When you allow your ego to enter your trading, you put subtle pressure on yourself to succeed. This added pressure could compel you to make dumb mistakes like holding on to losing trades to avoid hurting your ego. It’s better in the end to take a professional approach to trading marked by objectivity and rationality. Sure, it …