Archive for November, 2005



Do Pit Traders Have an Advantage?

Wednesday 23 November 2005 @ 3:51 pm
When markets go against a trader, it's so often easy to believe that it's 'a conspiracy': professional traders do better, because they have better information to trade on. Even though Bob Prechter doesn't believe in this conspiracy theory, he does believe that professionals have an advantage. Here's an excerpt from



Do Pit Traders Have an Advantage?

Wednesday 23 November 2005 @ 3:51 pm
When markets go against a trader, it's so often easy to believe that it's 'a conspiracy': professional traders do better, because they have better information to trade on. Even though Bob Prechter doesn't believe in this conspiracy theory, he does believe that professionals have an advantage. Here's an excerpt from his question-and-answer book, called Prechter's Perspective, which describes what it is.



Do Pit Traders Have an Advantage?

Wednesday 23 November 2005 @ 2:51 pm
When markets go against a trader, it's so often easy to believe that it's 'a conspiracy': professional traders do better, because they have better information to trade on. Even though Bob Prechter doesn't believe in this conspiracy theory, he does believe that professionals have an advantage. Here's an excerpt from...



The Federal Reserve: Leader or Follower?

Friday 11 November 2005 @ 8:40 pm
Ben Bernanke's confirmation hearings are on tap on Capitol Hill. With near certainty that he will be confirmed to replace Alan Greenspan as the Federal Reserve chairman, our minds turn to what powers the Fed really has. Here's an excerpt from Bob Prechter's question-and-answer book, called Prechter's Perspective, that describes



The Federal Reserve: Leader or Follower?

Friday 11 November 2005 @ 8:40 pm
Ben Bernanke's confirmation hearings are on tap on Capitol Hill. With near certainty that he will be confirmed to replace Alan Greenspan as the Federal Reserve chairman, our minds turn to what powers the Fed really has. Here's an excerpt from Bob Prechter's question-and-answer book, called Prechter's Perspective, that describes how the Fed actually follows the markets rather than leading them.



The Federal Reserve: Leader or Follower?

Friday 11 November 2005 @ 7:40 pm
Ben Bernanke's confirmation hearings are on tap on Capitol Hill. With near certainty that he will be confirmed to replace Alan Greenspan as the Federal Reserve chairman, our minds turn to what powers the Fed really has. Here's an excerpt from Bob Prechter's question-and-answer book, called Prechter's Perspective, that describes...



Sophisticated or Naive Investors?

Saturday 5 November 2005 @ 10:28 pm
Has the house down the street from yours just sold for a bundle more than you ever imagined houses in your neighborhood would sell for? You might find yourself scratching your head at the amazing fact that some folks will pay much more than what a house or a



Sophisticated or Naive Investors?

Saturday 5 November 2005 @ 10:28 pm
Has the house down the street from yours just sold for a bundle more than you ever imagined houses in your neighborhood would sell for? You might find yourself scratching your head at the amazing fact that some folks will pay much more than what a house ? or a stock ? may be worth.



Sophisticated or Naive Investors?

Saturday 5 November 2005 @ 9:28 pm
Has the house down the street from yours just sold for a bundle more than you ever imagined houses in your neighborhood would sell for? You might find yourself scratching your head at the amazing fact that some folks will pay much more than what a house ? or a...