Investing & trading: October - December 2007 articles archive home Dispelling illusions of the Stock Market “How can you dispel an illusion if you are looking in the wrong place and not seeing what is actually happening? Friday, December 14, 2007 ... more     Good advise from James Sogi Watch your money management. Don't over extend. Start small. Be brave with the smaller amounts. Tuesday, December 11, 2007 ... more   (Previously) Unwritten laws of the Stock Market If you know something can go wrong and you’re somehow able to prevent it from happening, something else will go wrong. Thursday, December 6, 2007 ... more     Far horizons David Nelson says that despite 30 years of experience he still has a hard time making decisions on a purely rational basis Wednesday, November 28, 2007 ... more   Any way you look at it, it’s Flawed The reason so many people have trouble investing in the stock market is that they are seriously mistaken about what determines a stock price. Tuesday, November 27, 2007 ... more     Learning to cope with yourself Untangling your emotions is essential if you want to succeed in the market. Fear, blame, hope are destructive impulses ... Wednesday, November 21, 2007 ... more   Don’t forget the drift This time last year Victor Niedhoffer reminded readers of his website that the market ‘drifts’ 10% a year. Tuesday, November 20, 2007 ... more     Winning traits of Market Wizards Jack Schwager maintains in his book Stock Market Wizards , that traders do best if they adjust their trading style to match their personality. Tuesday, November 13, 2007 ... more   Avoiding the irrational Although a trader may be struggling and losing money every day,” says Brett Steenbarger, “generally they make money while I watch them.” Wednesday, October 31, 2007 ... more     The good guy school of investing It works like this: If someone wants to sell you something for far less than it’s worth, be a good guy and buy it from them. Tuesday, October 30, 2007 ... more   Often-overlooked characteristics Brett Steenbargerthinks, author of The Psychology of Trading says there are four specific characteristics of successful traders that are commonly overlooked. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 ... more     Something about Whitman Martin Whitman, octogenarian investor and Wall Street legend, agrees that there are problems associated with value investing. “For a start,” he says ... Thursday, October 11, 2007 ... more   It takes a Martian. Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Lessons that cost $200,000 Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Michel Pireu & Associates cc, the owners of this website, are active stockmarket traders. The company disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense however caused, arising from the use of, or reliance upon, in any manner, the information provided through this service and does not warrant the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The company's permission is required to reproduce the contents in any form including, capture into a database, website, intranet or extranet.