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Super Trader T a ctics for TRIPLE-DIGIT RETURNS March 25, 2015
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3 Keys for Superperformance 1. Make big returns when you're correct 2. Make consistent profits 3. Avoid big drawdowns when you're wrong
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Rule #1 Concentrate - don't diversify S Keeps things manageable S Keeps you focused •S Allows you to be patient - the luxury of integrity
Focus on the very best names
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Position Sizing Guidelines •
1.25% - 2.50% risk of total equity
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10% maximum stop per trade Average loss no more than 5-6% per trade Shoot for optimal 25% position sizing Never take a position larger than 50%
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Rule #2 Turn over your portfolio S Forget about taxes ■S Forget about getting the high S Forget about your ego
Nail down decent profits when you have them
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Rule #3 Time your trades •S Time is money S Use charts S Learn how to identify a VCP set-up
Develop "sit-out power" - only trade proper set-ups and allow them to come to you
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Rule #4 Manage the risk reward relationship S Do the math S Don't risk more than you expect to gain S M o n ito r your gains regularly
• Rule of Thumb: Cut your losses at Vz your gains • Build in "failure"
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Approach every trade "risk first" S Know where you're getting out BEFORE you get in ^ W rite it down S CUT YOUR LOSS quickly - don't vacillate
Failing to adhere to stops is the single most destructive mistake made by all investors
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No big losses No forced trades
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Rule #5 Trade directionally S Only buy in the direction of your trade S Never average down S M ultiple tim efram e alignment
Determine if the "train" is on schedule
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Rule #6 Build on success S Trading is not an on/off business S Let small wins finance larger risk S Trade largest when trading your best and smallest when trading your worst
If you're not profitable at 25% or 50% invested...
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Rule #7 Protect your breakeven point ASAP v' 2-3x risk above average gain ^ Never let a good size gain turn into a loss
^ Backstop your profit S 50-day rule
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Order of Priorities a. Cut your loss b. Protect your line c. Protect your profit
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Define your risk Move stop to breakeven ASAP Protect decent gains
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Rule #8 Sell into strength ^ Get out before the stock can break S It's better to sell early than late •S Selling half is a w in/w in solution
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Rule #9 Conduct post-analysis regularly S Results don't lie S Look for com m onalities •S Improve your weaknesses
Know the truth about your trading
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Rule #10 Avoid style drift S Define your trading style •S Be willing to sacrifice S Become a specialist
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If you're not getting the returns you desire, don't blame; take responsibility, take action, learn... repeat! •
M ost important, believe in y o u r s e lf - y o u can do much more than you can imagine
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Rules are of no use unless you follow them
1. Fail to have rules 2. Fail to follow rules 3. Have rules and follow them
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