The Duomo Blog
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What is this ‘Repo Market’ that Everyone is Concerned About?
The repo market is often referred to as the plumbing of the financial system, and just like the plumbing in your home, you're unlikely to…
The US-Iran Impact on the Markets - Opportunities and Threats
This report is a breakdown of where we see threats and opportunities in the markets due to the US-Iran tensions and possible escalation.
Trading with the F-Word (Fundamentals!)
Even if you rely on technical analysis, fundamentals can still be the 'make or break' of your trading performance.
A Currency Peg is NOT a Risk-Free Trade
What we see as 'risk free' often has a disastrous outcome waiting to spring a nasty surprise
Probe Trades. What They Are & Why We Use Them
How to manage your risk exposure when there's additional uncertainty at your setup
Improve Trading Results by Using 'Negative Filters'
A short insight to how our members use 'Negative Filters' to significantly improve their trading results.
A Simple Trading Rule to Reduce Bad Decisions
Have you ever been in a situation where you close a trade too early and kick yourself afterwards?
The Law of Small Numbers and Trading
We all want to optimise and improve our trading, but we need to make sure what we're working from is sufficient.
The Harsh Truth About HUGE Goals
Here's some of what you need to be prepared for on your journey towards achieving HUGE goals.
The Story of Warren Buffett | Legends of Investing Series
Warren Buffett is one of the most idolised, revered and imitated investors in the world. This is his story.
Where Did the Terms ‘Bull’ and ‘Bear’ Come From?
We see 'bull' and 'bear' all the time in the financial markets, but why?
Disaster at Woodford Investment Management — What Happened?
Woodford Investment Management experienced a financial disaster, here's the lowdown.
The Recent Oil Price Moves - A Brief Explainer
Let's go through the factors contributing to the recent moves in oil prices.
How Wall Street was Created
How did Wall Street get its name and how did it become a centre of business and finance?
How Regular Exercise Gives Your Brain an Edge
Exercise isn't all about the physical benefits. Here's what it does to your brain too!
Why Deliberate Practice Matters in Trading
Deliberate practice is the difference between becoming good and becoming a master!
Trading Risk Management: An Overview of How We Decide Our Position Sizes
Choosing the right position size can often be the 'make or break' of important trades
Pick Your Battles with Your Trading
Are you making the right decisions that will lead to your long-term success?
How to Be Realistic with Your Money and Trading Expectations
How to approach your money better for long-term success with trading
You’re Biased and it’s Impacting Your Trading
People are becoming more biased and this is how it's negatively impacting your trading!
Highlights from the Ray Dalio Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) — May 2019
Here are the highlight answers from Ray Dalio's Reddit AMA session.
The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) has been one of the most impactful theories in economics and finance, but how accurate is it?
There is no conclusive evidence that the markets are efficient one way or another.
5 Tips for Becoming a More Disciplined Trader
Having strong self-discipline is an essential part of being a successful trader, we outline 5 tips you can use straight away.
The Story of Ray Dalio - Legends of Investing
Ray Dalio is one of the most successful and iconic hedge fund managers in the world. His story is full of lessons for all investors.
Is This Billionaire the Most Successful Individual Investor?
A recent Forbes article labeled this billionaire optometrist the most successful individual investor in the world.
How Meditation can Improve Performance in the Financial Markets
Meditation is a simple activity that can have an exponential impact on performance.
How Stories and Experiences Impact Our Trading
Ever wonder why some traders get over-confident and burn out accounts, while others are gripped by fear and can't seem to open a trade?
Would You Rather Be a Winning Trader or a Profitable Trader?
Would You Rather Be a Winning Trader or a Profitable Trader?
Trading Thoughts: Motivation
Money isn't always a good motivator if you want to achieve success in something like trading and investing.
What's Going on with Oil Prices?
Oil is currently in a bear market, after prices crashed from the high over the past couple of months. But what is behind this big decline?
Trading Thoughts: Patience
Patience. The one word that represents so much of what we do in trading, whether that's while you're learning or as an experienced trader.
Ray Dalio's Thoughts on the Financial Crisis
Dalio discusses the biggest lesson that has been learned from the 2008 financial crisis
What Was Behind the Recent Rise in Oil Prices?
There was recently a rise in oil prices, thanks to a number of interrelated market factors. Is Trump right to be blaming it all on OPEC?
The Duomo Initiative Featured in the Times of Malta
Our course 'The Euro: the History, Issues and Solutions" was featured in the Times of Malta today. You can read the article here.
Investing in a More “JUST” World - Paul Tudor Jones at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs have released a fantastic interview between legendary trader/investor Paul Tudor Jones and Lloyd Blankfein.
How to Listen to What the Market is Trying to Tell You - Peter Borish (Odd Lots Podcast)
The Odd Lots podcast from Bloomberg featured Peter Borish
Being A Pip Hunting Trader Is The Fastest Way To Become A Loser
We go through two important points to keep in mind that will allow you to filter out some of your bad entries
What Separates Great Traders from Disappointed Failures?
Great traders make mistakes too - we take a look at those in this post.
Trade the Fade (NFP / Non-Farm Payroll)
NFP (non-farm payroll) is one of the most important economic data releases.
Monkeys, Marshmallows and Markets - 3 Simple Steps to Better Trading
How we sabotage our trading and how you can overcome it in 3 steps.
3 Things to Learn from Athletes About Personal Finance
By following similar principles to athletes we can better achieve our personal finance goals
Are You Backing the Wrong Trades?
By keeping position sizes the same for all trades, you may be backing the wrong trades without realising.
What Is Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) and Why Is It So Important?
What Is Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) and Why Is It So Important?
The Easy Way to Achieve Your Trading Goals
The Easy Way to Achieve Your Trading Goals
What's Holding Back Your Trading Progress?
What's Holding Back Your Trading Progress?
Forget Trading Ichimoku and Focus on Jiro Instead
Forget Trading Ichimoku and Focus on Jiro Instead
The Duomo Initiative Holds Free 3-Day Training Event in London for Aspiring Traders
The Duomo Initiative held a special 3-day training event at Shakespeare's Globe in London.
How it Began (Harley’s Journey #1)
Harley reflects on how he started trading and how this eventually led to a job at The Duomo Initiative.
Are Millennials a Financial Market Risk?
Many millennials have only been involved in the financial markets post-financial crisis.
Micro-strategy: Type 1 and Type 2 Closes
Regardless of the time frame and overall objective of your trading strategy, it’s essential that you create a micro-strategy
Becoming a Flexible Trader (Harley’s Journey #2)
This time Harley discusses learning how to become a more flexible trader with Nicholas.
Are You Forcing Your Technical Analysis?
It's important you don't start forcing your technical analysis when the levels aren't quite fitting.
Taking the Plunge: Moving Towards Full-Time Trading
Taking the Plunge: Moving Towards Full-Time Trading
What Can PTJ Teach Us about Negative Trading Years?
What Can PTJ Teach Us about Negative Trading Years?
Trading, Stress and the Effects on Your Body
We all know trading stress can affect your performance. However, stress can also cause long term physiological issues.
The Best Time of Day for Trading
This article shows how making the wrong decision can impact your performance by as much as 20%.
Make Your Stars Align — We Can All Be Genius Traders
Make Your Stars Align — We Can All Be Genius Traders
How Did the First Mobile Phone 30 Years Ago Bastardise Trading?
How Did the First Mobile Phone 30 Years Ago Bastardise Trading?
Weekly U.S. Economy Update (29 April 2018)
We take a look at the week ahead for the U.S. economy by giving an overview of the economy and the data releases coming out this week
Legends of Investing: Carl Icahn
Carl Icahn is a true legend of investing. His is one of the most successful and famous investors of all time.
7 Ways Being a Trader is Like Being a Boxer
7 Ways Being a Trader is Like Being a Boxer
Weekly U.S. Economy Update (15 April 2018)
We take a look at the week ahead for the U.S. economy by giving an overview of the economy and the data releases coming out this week
Should Solipsism Be 1 of the 7 Deadly Sins for a Trader?
Should Solipsism Be 1 of the 7 Deadly Sins for a Trader?
Legends of Trading: Paul Tudor Jones
Paul Tudor Jones shot to fame after predicting the 1987 crash. Since then, he has become a legend of trading and the hedge fund industry.
Are Schools Teaching Effectively About Money?
Are children learning enough in school about money and personal finance?
Are We in the Era of the Cowboy Investor?
Why are most newcomers so reluctant to put in the hours needed to gain the essential knowledge to become a successful investor.
Weekly U.S. Economy Update (22 April 2018)
We take a look at the week ahead for the U.S. economy by giving an overview of the economy and the data releases coming out this week .
Highlights from the Ray Dalio Reddit AMA
Ray Dalio took part in a Reddit 'AMA' (ask me anything) on 31 May 2018.
6 Steps to Transforming Personal Finance Problems
6 Steps to Transforming Personal Finance Problems
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