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Christian Flanders sell rules, trailing stops – 170% plus account growth
Christian Flanders came away from the US investing championship with a 433% gain on the year of 2024, but he could have made improvements that netted him an additional 170%. Here’s how he did it. Christian took time to do…
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Christian Flanders (USIC Champion) 433% Interview Notes Part 2
This is part two of the interview notes where Christian discusses his 433% gain from 2024 with Richard Moglen. Here is a link to part one. The power of limiting monthly drawdowns Christian evaluated the impact of capping monthly losses…
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Christian Flanders (USIC Champion) 433% Interview Notes Part 1
Christian Flanders became the second place winner in the USIC championship of 2024 with an incredible 433% total return for the year. He recently had an interview with Richard Moglen which detailed his journey from poker player to seasoned trader.…
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High Tight Flags
For the best information on high tight flags, see Traderlion’s webpage on them here. The basics are below: A high tight flag is a powerful bullish chart pattern that occurs when a stock makes a dramatic upward move of at…
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One of the best ways to memorise trading rules (1) – Spaced Repetition
Spaced repetition is one of the most effective ways to absorb and ingrain trading rules, systems, and strategies in your mind and it will improve recall ability which is essential when evaluating price action. Spaced repetition is essentially strategically timing…
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Systems vs Goals
Traditionally to achieve what you want from trading— a higher account value, better reward for your risk, being a successful trader— you set actionable goals. For a while, this is exactly what I did too. Each goal was laid out,…
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Double-bottom base
The double bottom pattern is less common than the cup and handle, though it appears from time to time. It tends to show up more frequently near correction lows and sometimes forms with a handle. A sharp “W” shape forms,…
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Quickest Way to Build Stock Market Model Books
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Flat Bases, Consolidation and Accumulation
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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Ascending Bases
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
“The whole secret to winning big in the stock market is not to be right all the time, but to lose the least amount possible when you’re wrong.”
William O’Neil
Legendary trader