David Chandler

Fears Only Enemy Is Action

What a great statement! I just heard someone use it in the context of personal and financial success and it struck me as a brilliant summary of an issue we raise in the SMG Tutorials. Fear is a huge issue with a lot of traders. And interestingly, ... Read >

A Candle Is Better Than a Bar Any Day

There are various ways that stock prices are represented on charts. The most common charts are what are known as: " line " bar " candlestick. Line charts are what you typically see on the TV or in newspapers. They represent price action by a s... Read >

Attitude Is [Almost] Everything

I often play a little game with myself when I have to go shopping; to the post office or on other errands. Sometimes I will just go about my business and make little comment or eye contact with the person serving me. Other times I will smile and talk ... Read >

DRESS CODE!

Hooley dooley - you should see me today. I'm still in my dressing gown - and the market makers have gone to lunch! Must get myself organised! I do have a dress code … well, a very casual one! When I became a full-time trader I decided, like an... Read >

Why Stock Is More Risky Than Options!

You probably realize by now that our trading preference is stock options. But you have probably also been told or read that options are risky. Even worse, that you can lose your shirt trading them! Well, what is the truth? Let's take a look at s... Read >