Recent content by Jim Harrison

Ever taken a breakout trade only to see your quick profits erode into a loss? Ever been "sure" that you were on the right side of the markets, only to see price reverse sharply, shake you out and then resume its original course? You may have been the victim of program trading. Program trading...

As a new trader, or as one who has gained a new vigor, to be successful we must understand that the road ahead of us will not be easy, nor will it be a quick journey. The path is filled with daily challenges that will test our skills, both technical and mental. In fact, most traders do not even...

Most "superstar" traders do not trade with mechanical systems; they trade with the most powerful force known to man: Vision. Their experience has led them to an understanding, or "unlocking" of the Mystery of Market Behavior. They act proactively and intuitively. They use the most powerful...

In life, we are each ultimately responsible for our own actions. The markets are no different. We are responsible for our own success and / or failure and the degree to which we are successful. Winning at a career in trading is no different. To ensure a profitable future, one must be proactive...