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Summary
Kangaroo Tails (often confused with Pinbars) are often seen as "low hanging fruit" in the markets. And yet, they are very easy to mess up if you don't know what to look for. In this session we examine the most common Kangaroo Tail trading mistakes with illustrations from the markets. By the end of the session, you will know what to look out for and how to identify those "trap kangaroo tails" that are likely to make a dent in your account. The last half of the session will be an examination of the live markets from a "naked" trading perspective.Latest Live Videos
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