There was a small surge of direct messages in twitter this weekend on why I should not bother about people trolling about the recent drawdown in my daytrading activity. I casually mentioned in one of the tweets that “My ego and self-image are not attached to trading success” and it made me thinking on why people give priority to ego over making money in trading. Hence this post. » More »
I had the privilege of meeting so many traders last weekend in a trader’s conference in Lavasa, Pune. It was an excellent eye-opener for me with respect to the struggle a budding trader goes through. Different traders had different issues and wanted to talk about a common issue among traders in this post. » More »
There’s a saying that’s been used in pool halls and poker rooms – if you gonna sweat it, then don’t bet it. Don’t get me wrong here. it’s good to be a little nervous because it keeps things exciting and in perspective but if we see our setups working again and again in a consistent manner and we don’t put on a trade – that’s like having the “the upper hand” in anything that involves winning and we are not betting. It’s like having the best batsmen in our team and no wicket-keeper behind us, it’s like spotting Tiger Woods a 10 stoke lead, and it’s like getting a Royal Flush (in poker) when the pot is maxed out. » More »
Interview titled Mr Consistent returning incredible returns with Nithin Kamath, Zerodha published on December 21, 2013
I have been hearing some stories of traders/investors who have lost quite a sum of money in the last few days. Worrisome part is that some folks have borrowed money for trading and have lost it as well. Few other folks who are managing other’s money (PMS) have also lost substantial amount too. » More »