http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/http://www.fxstreet.com/education/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-02-08.htmlOne thing I have paid close attention to in my many years of writing articles is making sure I did not spend much time writing about concepts and strategies that everyone else writes and talks about. If I did, there would be no point in reading the article. To accomplish this, however, means suggesting ideas, concepts, and strategies that sometimes fly in the face of conventional wisdom. What I have found over the years is that simply questioning anything conventional often exposes a flaw andWed, 08 Feb 2012 05:53:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-02-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-02-01.htmlThe Moving Average... It is a tool that is talked about in almost every trading book that has ever been written. Every day on TV, CNBC, Bloomberg, and others are telling us where the S&P and other key markets are in relation to the 200 day moving average, for example. Every charting package on the planet comes with every possible configuration of a moving average for you to use. Because of all this, moving averages must be one of the most important tools for traders and investors, right?Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:39:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-02-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-01-25.htmlIn our graduate online education program, the Extended Learning Track (XLT), one of the very first lessons we teach is on "Odds Enhancers." This is because it is a critical part of identifying the proper trading opportunity. After all, what trading and investing ultimately comes down to are two things: Where do I get in and where do I get out... The optimal opportunity gives us a low risk, high reward, and high probability entry and exit point. This means getting into the market right beforeWed, 25 Jan 2012 05:26:55 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-01-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-01-18.htmlWhen it comes to entry points into a trade, most traders are always looking for the entry to offer confirmation and very low risk. The trap they run into is thinking they can have both at the same time. I often write about the supply and demand concept which offers the low risk entry but gets you into the market before the big turn in price happens, which means confirmation comes after entry, not at the time of entry. Most traders are glued to indicators and oscillators because they offerWed, 18 Jan 2012 05:58:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-01-18.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-01-11.htmlThis is always a hot topic and one I have plenty of experience with and have written about before. A couple of months ago, I spent some time in London with some of our graduates of our Extended Learning Track (XLT) program. I had a conversation with one woman who I have met before in our program. She was still kind of new to trading, but seemed to be doing well and had a very positive attitude. This last visit, I also met her husband who I really enjoyed speaking with - very nice and funnyWed, 11 Jan 2012 05:45:40 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-01-11.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-01-04.htmlI often talk and write about "Market Timing" but why is it so important? The main reason you would want to know how to time the markets turning points in advance is to attain the lowest risk, highest reward, and highest probability entry into a position in the market. Think about it, by entering as close to the turn in price as possible, you enjoy three key factors: 1) Low Risk: Entering at or close to the turn in price means you are entering a position in the market very close to yourWed, 04 Jan 2012 05:10:45 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2012-01-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-12-28.htmlThe day someone decides they are going to pursue a trading career, they are typically making that decision because of the potential financial prize. In other words, they are making that decision because of the perceived benefit. What most people don't understand, let alone consider, is that they are about to step into a "mine field" of traps that have the potential to drain and destroy your bank account and your self-confidence all at once. When I look at the traders who do well and those whoWed, 28 Dec 2011 14:29:51 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-12-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-12-21.htmlEach week, I receive questions from Lesson From the Pros readers regarding information put forth in my articles. For today's piece, I thought it would be beneficial to you to share some questions and answers. I am a stock trader and I like to sync my buying and selling with the S&P E-mini futures. My question is if we are retracing to a supply zone that is fresh from the standpoint of regular trading hours, but has reacted to that zone in pre-market trading, do you still consider that aWed, 21 Dec 2011 05:10:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-12-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-12-07.htmlNovice gaps are the ultimate picture of novice greed in the market. Why do I make gaps such an important part of the Extended Learning Track (XLT) program? Simple, because gaps are the most obvious way to spot a novice market speculator. Remember, if you can't spot the novice, consistently losing trader in a market, the novice trader is probably you. Just like the game of poker - if you sit down at the table and can't figure out quickly who will pay the table that night, it is likely you. GapsWed, 07 Dec 2011 05:27:03 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-12-07.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-12-14.htmlSpeculating in markets is a difficult challenge that can test your emotions more than you can imagine; there is a reason for this. From birth, we gravitate towards things that make us feel good and run from things we fear. If you take this instinctual action in trading, you will lose. Meaning, if you buy when the news and charts look "good," you're buying when price is high. If you sell when the news and charts are "bad," you'll be selling when price is low. Buying high and selling low equatesWed, 14 Dec 2011 05:36:02 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-12-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-30.htmlThe key to profiting in any market is to have a simple strategy that has you buying low and selling high. The Forex markets, however, are a set of markets that allow traders, on occasion, to buy high and sell higher. The strategy that offers us this opportunity is the "breakout." While this is a strategy that has been around as long as trading, few traders understand the anatomy of what's really happening behind the scenes before, during, and after a breakout. The Forex markets are marketsWed, 30 Nov 2011 06:00:11 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-22.htmlI have been involved with trading and investing for more than fifteen years. The low risk profits I have produced are a function of trading what is real, not what I feel. I'm able to eliminate subjective emotions from my trading by basing each and every decision on a simple mechanical set of objective rules that quantify supply and demand. These simple rules stem from three principles of price movement I crafted for my own trading long ago. These three principles form the foundation upon whichTue, 22 Nov 2011 12:19:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-15.htmlLast week, I focused on understanding exactly how and why price moves in a market and used a real Extended Learning Track (XLT) trading session example to make the point. Specifically, I talked about good news from a strong economic report inviting novice buyers to buy right into a key supply level where we were sellers during an XLT session. The most important part of understanding how to consistently profit from this is, again, understanding exactly how and why prices move. When good newsTue, 15 Nov 2011 12:14:13 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-08.htmlHave you ever asked a group of people what makes price move in a market? Try it sometime and notice how many different answers you get. While there are certainly many influences on people's decision-making process, when it comes to deciding whether to buy or sell in a market, all these influences are always reflected in price. The movement of price in any and all markets is simply a function of an ongoing supply and demand equation. Low risk, high reward, and high probability tradingTue, 08 Nov 2011 12:17:44 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-01.htmlDuring conversations with traders around the world, conversations about indicators and oscillators often come up – we talk about the charts they are looking at and most important, what lines, circles, indicators, and oscillators are on those charts. This last part is most important because what you add to a raw price chart can strongly influence your trading decision. After all, why else would someone add something to a chart? The biggest issue I see relates to indicators and oscillators.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:14:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-11-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-10-25.htmlIf you are a one time frame active trader, you are like the one trick pony. As soon as another pony comes along with two tricks, the one trick Pony can't compete. In trading, one time frame active traders simply can't compete with those who view and quantify the markets entire supply (resistance) and demand (support) picture. Often I hear active traders talk about the time frames they look at when they trade. I hear many different things like, "I trade off of a 2 minute chart," "I like the 466Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:22:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-10-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-10-18.htmlI have been in the trading business for almost 20 years as a trader, fund manager, and trainer, beginning on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. While I feel like I have seen it all, the one thing that still surprises me is how most traders handle breakouts. Most traders seem to let emotion complicate what can really be a simple, rule-based and very profitable strategy. Trading breakouts can be high risk, high stress, low reward, and low probability or this strategy can be low risk,Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:26:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-10-18.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-10-11.htmlI am so grateful that I had the privilege of starting my career in the financial markets on the trading floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The most important lesson I learned was how money is REALLY transferred from one trader's account to another. Every day, retail trader accounts would be transferred into institution accounts, market maker accounts, and so on. When markets would decline to price levels where the institutions had their buy orders (real demand), retail traders andTue, 11 Oct 2011 11:53:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-10-11.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-10-04.htmlLast week, I wrote about  trading and gambling . Specifically, how trading is the one form of speculation on the planet that allows you to stack the odds in your favor before putting any of your hard-earned money at risk. That discussion was fine but this week, let's begin to qualify the difference between some higher probability trading opportunities and lower ones as knowing the difference is a key to success. In the Extended Learning Track (XLT) class, a market situation we are oftenTue, 04 Oct 2011 12:05:23 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-10-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-09-27.htmlNot long ago, I was spending time with a friend of mine who I have been close with since we were children. For years, anytime my career comes up in conversation, he insists that trading is nothing more than gambling. I actually get this question from others at trading events as well. It is a very hard question for me to answer because I think the whole question is wrong. Whether you are a trader, gambler in a casino, Pepsi buying advertising space on a network, retail store owner, casino, carTue, 27 Sep 2011 11:18:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-09-27.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-09-20.htmlDuring our developmental years, we are taught/conditioned to think certain ways whether we realize it at the time or not. Our years in grammar school, high school and university are key belief system building years. One of the major conflicts during these years occurs when we are taught how to buy and sell in the financial markets and then how we are taught to buy and sell anything else in our life. The basic principle of buying low and selling high or selling high and buying low is how weTue, 20 Sep 2011 11:24:17 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-09-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-09-13.htmlWhen it comes to trading and markets, at Online Trading Academy we tend to think differently than conventional wisdom. One of the things I am always fascinated with is how we are taught to do certain things and how we learn, specifically when it comes to anything that has to do with competing. In the United States, for example, we compete for jobs, money, better this, and better that... Have you ever realized that in the biggest democracy in history, our school systems don't teach classes onTue, 13 Sep 2011 11:14:55 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-09-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-09-07.htmlThe key to low risk consistent profits in trading and investing is knowing where the next turn and move in a market is going to be, before it happens. Those who can do this with a very high degree of accuracy own a skill set that allows them to attain low risk profits in any market and any time frame. So, how can we predict where the next big move in a market is going to begin? The answer is not that difficult if you use simple logic. Every turn in a market happens because of a supply andWed, 07 Sep 2011 11:15:37 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-09-07.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-30.htmlBeing the trader/trainer in the Extended Learning Track (XLT) Futures and Forex classes, I get this question all the time. Due to the ongoing evolution of these two markets, the answer is not as simple as you may think. In this piece, I will discuss what these markets are, identify the advantages and disadvantages of each of these two markets, and discuss how we deal with these markets in the XLT. To begin with, both of these markets are where global currency values (exchange rates) areTue, 30 Aug 2011 11:19:16 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-23.htmlAs I write about so often, the key to low risk, high reward and high probability trading and investing is knowing where the market is going to turn, before it turns. This means identifying price levels where supply and demand are out-of-balance because that's where price always changes direction. In other words, when price is declining and reaches a level where demand exceeds supply, price will stop falling and turn higher. Buying at or near that price level allows us the benefit of minimumTue, 23 Aug 2011 11:14:52 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-16.htmlWhen looking for quality supply and demand levels (market timing) on a chart, it tends to be easier to spot key levels on the larger time frames. It's not that larger time frame trading opportunities work better on one time frame or another, it's simply that identifying key levels on a larger time frame chart is easier for most people. However, with a supply or demand level on a larger time frame chart often comes a wide protective stop which means big risk or small position size. While youTue, 16 Aug 2011 11:13:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-09.htmlI was asked the other day about "volatility" by a popular media outlet. The question was: "What should traders and investors do in a volatile market?" I didn't have to think about the answer, I had it before they were halfway done with the question. Simple, if you don't know how to time the market's turning points in advance, don't have money at risk in the market. If you do know how to time the market's turning points, you love market volatility. Recently, the markets have experienced aTue, 09 Aug 2011 11:19:44 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-02.htmlEach month, I receive many emails from readers with questions regarding the concepts and information from the articles I write. Today's piece focuses on some of those questions with answers that should help you achieve your financial goals. Sam, I enjoy your articles in Lessons From the Pros but have one question regarding good supply/demand zones. I have heard you comment at times that a good SD zone consists of sharp and clear rejection, leaving a spike or tail, such that very little tradingTue, 02 Aug 2011 11:24:22 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-08-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-07-26.htmlIn today's day and age of high speed computers, lighting fast financial information and data overload, diving into the world of trading can be a frightening challenge for a newcomer to say the least. Add on top of that deciding which strategy to use and it's no wonder why so many traders fail. You can choose the path of fundamental analysis where you will focus on economic and financial reports to make decisions. You can focus on conventional technical analysis which is loaded with priceTue, 26 Jul 2011 11:13:37 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-07-26.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-07-19.htmlWant to know if you will be a successful trader or not before you dive too deep into the world of trading and spend too much time in front of your computer? The successful trader is a very different person than the unsuccessful trader. First of all, we need to define what a successful trader is so we are on the same page; let's consider a successful trader someone who is active in the markets (5 or more trades a month) and makes a consistent, low risk living over a multi–year period of time.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:15:05 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-07-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-07-12.htmlAt the core of any significant economic, political, scientific, social, medical, psychological or cultural theory lies a quest to understand and quantify the forces of change, action or energy. The theories that attempt to quantify "force" that have stood the test of time date back centuries and are extremely simple. In 1686, noted physicist Isaac Newton suggested, in his laws of motion, that an object will remain in motion until it is met with an equal or greater force. Noted economist AdamTue, 12 Jul 2011 11:37:07 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-07-12.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-07-06.htmlWalMart, Tesco, Cosco, Sam's Club, just to name a few - these are some of the biggest retailers in the world; huge operations that make fortunes in revenue. How do they do it? What is their big secret? Simple, at the end of the day, they have simply mastered the art of buying at wholesale prices and selling at retail prices. Wait, this is supposed to be an article on trading so why write about the retail world of gadgets, clothes, appliances and more? It's an important topic if you want toWed, 06 Jul 2011 11:21:29 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-07-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-28.htmlThink about it... You walk into your favorite store to buy your favorite item. Maybe it's ice cream, new shoes, your dream car, the latest gadget at the Apple store, your favorite drink at Starbucks, a perfectly ripe avocado or watermelon, whatever... As soon as you enter the store, to your surprise, there is a sign that read: "Today only, your favorite item is on sale for half price and there are only 3 left, and they are in the back of the store!" How would you feel after reading that? WhatTue, 28 Jun 2011 11:17:05 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-21.htmlBefore starting my career at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, I did two things and really two things only. I played ice hockey and went to school where the focus of my studies was Biology and Genetics. I know what you're thinking; how boring... Well, I actually was and am still fascinated with the study of life so I really enjoyed those days. Around every corner of Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, and so on is another mathematical equation. After diving into this field, I quickly realized thatTue, 21 Jun 2011 11:15:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-14.htmlOne fascinating realization I have come across during my years in the trading education industry is how different female and male traders can approach, analyze and trade the markets. Without offering outrageous generalizations, it has been my experience that women possess a particularly logical mindset that can give them a substantial advantage in market speculating. The trading method we employ at Online Trading Academy that quantifies the supply/demand and human behavior relationship thatTue, 14 Jun 2011 11:20:52 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-07.htmlRecently, I have received many questions about an article from a couple weeks ago entitled, " The Two Most Important Parts of a Trade Setup. " The article seemed to have peaked interest in a very simple approach to trading which I employ for my own trading. Below are some of those questions and the answers to help you use the strategy rules. Hello Sam, I was in your class before; I would like to say thank you for writing the excellent articles. I have been reading a lot of your articles.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:22:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-07.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-01.htmlI am a winner My whole life, I have been very involved in sports. Ice hockey, soccer, golf and tennis are the sports I love to compete in. Playing hockey at such a high level, I learned how to win consistently. There were always teams in the league that would win consistently and others that would lose. When we would play a team that had a bad record, sometimes they would be leading the game for a while, but I never worried. It was almost like we could be down by a few goals and we knew weWed, 01 Jun 2011 11:19:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-06-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-05-24.htmlI was trading the other day and getting ready for a webinar where I was going to do some live Forex trading for a group based in Europe. I entered the webinar about 30 minutes early and noticed there was a speaker before me going over the last few minutes of his piece. He was going over his analysis on the Euro and it was very deep analysis. He went over six factors that made the trading opportunity in the Euro that day compelling from his point of view. This made me think... I realized whenTue, 24 May 2011 11:15:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-05-24.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-05-17.htmlWe have all heard the phrase, "Trade with the trend, the trend is your friend." While there is much truth to this statement, what specific rule-based action do we take to make money from this simple concept? To dive into the important details and make sure that by the end of this article, you are a better trader, I will use a recent Online Trading Academy Pro Pick in the Forex market to make my points. Pro Picks is the Stock, Futures and Forex picking service for Online Trading AcademyTue, 17 May 2011 11:18:19 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-05-17.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-05-10.htmlMost traders are glued to indicators and oscillators and that's ok if you use them correctly. The issue is that many traders take each conventional buy and sell signal an indicator or oscillator produces and that can lead to trouble. For those new to trading, the following information should provide a good foundation of an understanding of how to properly use oscillators, if you're going to use them at all. To illustrate my points, I will use the Commodity Channel Index (CCI). This isTue, 10 May 2011 11:14:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy)http://www.fxstreet.com/education/trading-strategies/lessons-from-the-pros/2011-05-10.html