Naked Trader

I’ve just launched a new edition of my book Naked Trader – edition 6. It’s been five years since the last edition and I thought I would answer a question many have asked: “What new have you learned over the last 5 years from talking to investors?” 1. I learned it’s important to have a […]

I’m working hard (well that’s what I tell my publisher) on a new edition of Naked Trader which should be out this September. A chapter I’m currently writing is titled: ‘Stories Vs Numbers.’ What are you rambling about Burns? Us humans love stories. That’s why people buy or read newspapers online. As a journalist from […]

Well, I don’t know, what do you think I am some kind of guru or something? However here are 4 shares I think could soar in 2024. 1. Good Energy It provides, well, good energy. Renewable electricity and energy. A bit like the Waitrose of the energy world. Despite some nice rises in 2023, it’s […]

I have a new book about to be published, The Naked Trader’s Book of Trading Strategies.  It’s available on Amazon from July 18th. There are loads of strategies to suit most traders/investors, except those of you who insist you can play the Forex casino and expect to win. The house always wins. I thought I’d […]

If there’s one phrase that really jumps out at me when I see a trading statement, it’s when a company is described as performing ‘ahead of expectations’. The exact wording can vary, of course, but so long as it’s along these lines, I’m interested. If there’s one phrase that’s even better, it’s ‘substantially ahead of […]

I notice one thing I always tell traders is the hardest thing for them to do but reaps the most rewards overall is.. If you have lost money on a share three times, do not get involved with it again for at least 3 months, preferably six. And…stop watching shares that you lost money on. […]

Not everyone will be happy for you. The tall poppy syndrome is alive and well. Be careful who you share your dreams with, especially early on in your trading career. A dream is the most fragile when it is first birthed. Trading sounds glamourous, but it isn’t. The best traders follow the same routines day […]

3 MANDATORY INGREDIENTS FOR PERMANENT TRADING SUCCESS “Stop trying to force trades with strategies that don’t work for you. Instead, enjoy the freedom of executing trades that fit your psychology and that help you reach your financial objectives.” – VTI In case you didn’t know, trading is the second most difficult job in the world. The […]

Inflation would be the greatest thing to happen to me. I selfishly want the government to spend as much money as possible. “You can’t print money forever!” everyone is shouting.Yes you can. And they will. They’ve been printing money for decades, and only now it’s making the headlines. The reason I am selfishly supportive of […]

I wish I knew! But it will be fascinating. Will covid be on the way out and lead to good times with pent up savings being used on holidays leading to higher share prices? Perhaps travel and airline companies will take off? Maybe Easyjet, IAG, and Jet2com will leap. Or will higher energy prices and […]