n the last few weeks, we have seen hundreds of billions of dollars wiped out of the markets.
We have seen crypto drop its trillion US dollar market cap status.
And we have seen top traders, influencers and institutions lose their portfolios.
It's exactly times like these where the inexperienced, greedy and clueless traders destroy their accounts…
And it's not because they don't have a ... ››› more
My trading is governed by this cheat sheet which focuses on three things!
• The first is trading goals.
• The second, your trade reporting and how to spot a big trend.
• Third, A trade analysis & execution plan.
Sticking to this cheat sheet has made me a successful trader for the last 20 years and now I hope it can do the same for you…
I've broken this cheat sheet into ... ››› more
Last week, I flew to South Africa to catch up with friends and relatives.
I'm thrilled to have also have flown with my lovely girlfriend, so I can show her around this beautiful country.
Compared to chilly Greece, the weather has been perfect and it's been incredible being back to friendly faces, open air, amazing food and a lekker Jozie spirit!
Any way last week Friday, I decided to phon... ››› more
Raise your hand if you lost money in the markets?
I know I did in 2004 up to 2008.
It was because I kept making the same old mistakes newbies make.
4 Years!
Funny thing. I already had a winning trading strategy that was working on a consistent basis on paper. And yet, I was failing as a trader.
That was until, I started talking to top traders.
From Peter L. Brandt multi-US milliona... ››› more
Zeder is a little investment holdings company on the JSE. For years it was a core shareholder in Pioneer Foods (acquired by PepsiCo). It also holds a number of other interesting agricultural businesses as well…
But the company's share price is down 62% in the past five years.
What's going on? And is there an opportunity to profit? -----------------------------------------------------------... ››› more
You'll often hear us say the same thing.
To trade successfully you'll need to know how to follow the rules, keep to discipline and repeat the process.
However, there is one crucial mistake that we see all the time from new traders.
And the reason for it involves fear.
You'd think that greed is what destroys traders. But I think the fear of losing is what prevents traders from being suc... ››› more
Today, I'm offering you the chance to join my Red Hot Storm Trader SMS and email service.
Apply today and I guarantee you'll soon receive regular mid-month pay days just like Tarj, Badiri, Bongani, Mario and Paul.
The only thing you need is your cell phone, switched on and charged up.
And don't worry if you've never tried your hand at trading before.
You don't have to have any expe... ››› more
The hardest decision as a trader, can you guess what it is?
No, it's the learning of how a trading platform works - you can learn this in two days.
It's not the depositing of money - you can do this with a mere credit card.
And it's not opening an account with a broker - this can take up to 10 minutes nowadays.
One of the most difficult decisions you'll make with trading, is actually... ››› more
In our QA mailbox this past week...
Q. “Hi Timon, my share portfolio hasn't been doing lekker since the start of Covid and now with Russia at it with the Ukraine, I seriously need to consider diversifying my investments. I've been following you for about 4 and a half years and I'm feeling ready to join Red Hot Storm Trader. However, I have 13 questions
If you can answer them quite briefly.... ››› more
In our QA mailbox this past week...
Q. “I am with Pickpocket Trader and before I take a trade, I would like to know how to calculate the number of international CFDs I need to buy to risk 3% of my R55,000 portfolio. Let's use the example from the most recent trade sent out on 11 February 2022”.
A. You'll need four metrics to calculate the number of international CFDs you'll need to buy.
... ››› more
In our QA mailbox this past week...
Q. “I've been reading lately about trading bots and how they are designed to take trades without you having to look at a screen. I have a full-time job and I'm wondering if you know any trading bots that can run my trading account. Also, how would you go about trading with robots at a beginner level?”
A. As technology improves each year, we will start ... ››› more
What if I told you… this is all you'll ever need to take your trading profits to a whole new level?
You will Never need to buy another product.
You will Never need to attend another event.
You will Never have to worry about technical jargon.
And you WILL realise how easy the process is within just a few hours.
Allow me to introduce myself…
My name is Timon Rossolimo... ››› more
If you're looking to build your wealth through trading and you're finally feeling it's time to take action - This article is for you.
Each year, I love to start the year with direction and purpose when it comes to trading.
Share this article, send it to your friends and family and let's start your year off on a profitable note.
Here are my favourite 5 trading resolutions in 2022.
-... ››› more
In the last part of 2021, we've already banked seven profitable trades.
Take a look at the last 7 trades…
• Aspen for a 28.02% gain in just 38 days.
• Anglo American for a 63.39% gain in 9 days.
• Spar for a 25% gain in 10 days.
• BHP Billiton for a 73.12% gain in 5 days.
• First Rand Bank for a 5.83% gain in 15 days.
• Spar for a -28.40% loss in 28 days.
... ››› more
Each morning I follow the same routine.
I make a cup of coffee, turn on my screen and open my trading platform…
I feel like a kid in Disney world…
That's because I get so excited knowing there are countless different financial markets, setups and opportunities that stare at me in the face.
And each setup that lines up I hear the same sound - CHA CHING!
Now, I've been tradin... ››› more
Q. “With Rand Swiss, one of your recommended brokers, I see we now have the option to switch from ProTrader platform to Velocity Trader?
Could you tell me what the main differences are and if you're going to be using the new Velocity Trader platform…”
A. Rand Swiss is definitely one of the brokers I love to use for Red Hot Storm Trader and Pickpocket Trader.
It’... ››› more
Q. “I refer back to Monday's article. You mentioned that the main reason for the rand's rally was based on global reasons rather than local. Don't you think South African interest rate changes could have an effect on the rands strength too?”
A. As there is no clear-cut answer, I can only speak from my economic background and experience.
Generally, when interest rates ris... ››› more
“I read a trading quote the other day:
How do u evaluate the feedback if you followed all the setups, entries take profit and stop loss requirements?
I think a trader will have difficulty with emotions when entering another trade if he or she can’t find a reason as to what went wrong with the losing trade.”
A. The feedback is not seeing what went wrong but rathe... ››› more
You know, I went through my charts last week.
And I was curious to see how my portfolios would have done if I traded a number of other systems.
Now these systems are not thumb-sucked out of thin air.
They are ones I've optimised and back and forward tested since 2008 (When I had the programming skills to do so).
And I adapted them from multi-millionaire dollar traders like Peter L ... ››› more
In 2021, we've already banked four profitable trades and we're not even in March!
• On the 6th of January we locked in a 46.345 gain with Anglo American.
• On the 11th of January we banked a 75.52% gain on the JSE ALSI 40.
• And on the 10th of February, we secured a 30.09% gain with Shoprite.
And we're just getting started!
If you haven’t joined Red Hot Storm Trad... ››› more