We have been working a theme lately about the mania going on in US stocks (some valuations are not overly manic but policy sure is) and also the one going on in the mirror (a fun house mirror at that) in the ugly precious metals sector. (more…)
Slope of Hope Blog Posts
Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.
Fear of Music
Lost my shape-Trying to act casual! Can’t stop-I might end up in the hospital
I’m changing my shape-I feel like an accident They’re back!-To explain their experience
Isn’t it weird/Looks too obscure to me Wasting away/And that was their policy (more…)
A Pirate’s Life For Me
What a weekend on Slope. In my four years of participating on Slope, I can not remember the last time nerves were this raw. Personally, I think its a sign of capitulation, and more importantly, a mark of a market reversal. But that is not here nor there. I want to write about what its like to trade as a Pirate. (more…)
‘3P’s’ Supporting Massive Market Speculation
Policy, Profits and Propping… that is without a doubt the underlying fundamental support for a massive and growing phase of market speculation that becomes more dangerous with every week that it lurches forward. Once again, the chart that proves this in no uncertain terms: (more…)
Professional Trader’s Guide to Consistent Profits
Do you find that your trading results are not as consistent as you want? Are you wanting to confidently repeat when you have winners? Of course! Goal #1 in trading is profiting. The second is then making money consistently. Third is steadily increasing profits.
Your trading profits are primarily controlled by what YOU do, much more than what the markets do. There are traders profiting every day, so blaming the markets is just an excuse. If you want to profit consistently, then get more consistent in what you do in your trading. (more…)
