Trading the Market Blog

Value, What's it Good For?

Mark Hindley, 1 Nov 2024

In sports trading, "value" is commonly understood as the gap between the implied probability of an event, as reflected in the odds set by bookmakers, and the actual probability of that event as percei

Barter Smarter

Calvin Watts, 4 Nov 2024

All markets are psychological constructs. Here's why...Value PerceptionAt a Thursday market, the type where you can buy pirated DVDs, wolf fleeces, wind chimes, and Liquorice Allsorts in clear bags by

Love Means Nothing

Calvin Watts, 6 Nov 2024

Without further ado...NutmeggedMany of us wake from nightmares of being nutmegged. Humiliation aside, this term's origin can be traced back to the 1870s when nutmeg was a highly prized commodity. Rogu

True Growth

Mish Fingers, 8 Nov 2024

True growth thrives in the strength of community. When we learn from each other, support each other, and share our journeys, we unlock potential far greater than we could achieve alone.On a cold night

How to Master Sports Trading

Mark Lennon, 11 Nov 2024

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert CollierSuccess isn't a matter of luck. It's built on dedication, skill, and the willingness to learn and adapt. This brin

Mishtips 1

Mish Fingers, 13 Nov 2024

"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."—Sun Tzu, The Art of WarThe first in a series of football game profiles for betting a

Built to Last

Mark Lennon, 15 Nov 2024

Would you rather be the Serie A or Scottish Premiership of football traders?Serie A has the glitz and glamour. It has the money. It has the hair. Lots of hair. And it has the Maldinis and Pirlos, both

No Guts, More Glory

Calvin Watts, 18 Nov 2024

Thus, this article aims to calm your gut feelings. Consider this your "trading Yakult"...Gut feeling, instinct, hunch, premonition, inkling, vibe, spidey sense...This feeling, like the devil, goes by

Mishtips 2

Mish Fingers, 20 Nov 2024

"The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war."—"Stormin' Norman" Schwarzkopf.The second instalment in Mish's series of football game profiles for betting and trading. Mishtips aren't dire

The Trade-off

Calvin Watts, 22 Nov 2024

Looking for an edge, traders track a host of variables. A football trader focusing on an overs strategy, for instance, might record return on investment, average odds, strike rate, goals per game, goa

Preparing to Trade

Matt Shipman, 25 Nov 2024

"Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit" –Henry AdamsWe need to understand that while it is not possible, it is also not healthy to control or try to control every aspect of life. By doing

Mishtips 3

Mish Fingers, 27 Nov 2024

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."— Abraham LincolnThe third instalment in Mish's series of football game profiles for betting and trading c

Get Your Feelers Out

Calvin Watts, 29 Nov 2024

The way we process emotions influences not only our decision-making but also the strategies we use and the cognitive biases that afflict us.There are two types of feeling: introverted and extroverted.