Trading the Market Blog

The Year in TTM

Calvin Watts, 1 Jan 2025

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."—Michael Jordan2024 was a year to remember for the TTM community, filled with humour, camaraderie, and a shedload of

No No, No No No No, No No No No, No No: There's No Limit

Calvin Watts, 6 Jan 2025

Warren Buffett once said, "Say no to almost everything." While this advice was meant for business, it offers valuable lessons for traders in a chaotic and overwhelming market. So many so-so opportunit

Odds and Ends

Calvin Watts, 13 Jan 2025

There are three types of people in the world: those who are good with numbers, and me. Thus, I find calculating value difficult, and, at times, somewhat distressing. For example, one might believe tha

Don't Round Your Edge

Calvin Watts, 20 Jan 2025

Simple, clean and easy to remember, rounded numbers are comforting—like bubble baths for the mind. It's tempting to stake in neat amounts like £10, £20, or £50, but this habit quie

Seeing Things

Calvin Watts, 27 Jan 2025

Even the most seasoned traders admit to peculiar beliefs that guide their actions. Maybe they have a lucky pen. Maybe they avoid trading during "unlucky" hours of the day. Maybe they believe in "hot h