Here is what you can expect from me as a “tabbed blogger”:
I will continue to use and expand upon how I have been using my blog thusfar.
If you want technical analysis, you can find that from some of the esteemed bloggers here and about 6 million other sites on the internet. If you want fundamental research, you can find that elsewhere. Sure, I use technical analysis in my trading (mostly because my mind cannot concentrate for more than 1 paragraph of analyst “literature”. I know it’s probably to my detriment, but my time is valuable, and I need to pick and choose my battles. Let’s face it, I’m never, ever going to slog through a 1500 word report. Hell, one of the main reasons why I subscribe to The PPT is so I can have my fundamental data quantified in “score” format.), but my usage (of TA) is limited and is tailored to what I have observed throughout the years, basically it is of little value to anyone but me.
With the honor and glory of becoming a tabbed blogger, I will use this as a platform to hone my writing craft and expand upon my many experiences trading the market (with a little slice of real-life mixed in for good measure).
One area of particular interest that I look forward to expanding upon is performance psychology. I am of the belief that the mental approach to trading is far more important than any technical indicators or financial data.
One of the most fascinating parts of this occupation is that no matter how good you think you are, you are only a few hubris-laden trades from blowing up your account. Unlike other performance skills/sports, you can play this game until an old age, and still perform at a high level.
Anyway, I digress…if you are interested in a sampling of what I would bring to iBC, here are some of my favorite and/or most popular posts since I have started writing here in the Blogger Network:
Seasonality Strategy (currently on hold)
Potpourri (including some trading and experiences with lawn care)
More psych, this time regarding confidence
Bemoaning my experiences during the first term of Barak Obama
An update to that story with a much more optimistic slant
One way I use The PPT, (Part I) (Part II)
So there is a slice of what I consider to be some of my best work here at iBC.
If you want stock tips, don’t vote for me.
If you want market analysis, read chessNwine…he does it better than anyone.
There comes a point where you need to be honest with yourself…and here it is: I am an average trader. I can beat the benchmarks most years, but I’m never going to be one of the great ones. Nevertheless, my story is one that I think a lot of other traders can relate to…self-taught, does stupid shit more often than he/she should, sells too early, takes stupid losses 1-2x per year…you know, pretty standard stuff.
Lastly (and most importantly), to the “powers that be” at iBC: I pledge that I will continue to bring my A-game, I will continue to hone my craft (writing) to make the Nations of iBankCoin proud. I will be one of the best fucking teammates you will ever have. I know my place: I will grind when I am required to grind and I will lead when I am required to lead.
Now let us continue to lay waste to the rest of the financial blogging universe.
My best to you all.
-EM
