About

Greetings! My name is George. I began trading in 2005, and Technical Analysis Blog is my home on the web to solidify my theories about market movements and direction. I find that it helps me as a trader to ‘talk out loud’ about my trades from time to time so that I can better understand my own justifications for placing a trade.

For the past 4+ years I have soaked up financial knowledge like a sponge. I have studied all aspects of trading, investing, economics, and related fields. I love trading because it is a constant challenge. Each day brings forth a new battle which has never been fought before. I thrive in the face of adversity and because of this skill, trading suits me well.

Over the years I have learned how to prudently manage risk in order to maximize profits while minimizing losses. When I first started trading, I paid my fair share of market tuition. However, these days I would consider myself a highly sophisticated trader/investor that can profit in any market condition. I didn’t get this way overnight. It honestly took years of studying, reading, and lastly, trial & error. The only way to validate a trade hypothesis is to test it yourself.

For your information, I am not a financial professional. I work full time in the IT industry.

I would like to note that the artistic nature of financial charting has peaked my interest since the very first day I was introduced to Technical Analysis. I find it amazing how a few lines on a chart can tell you everything you need to know about a given security and trading setup. I must warn you though, I do not believe technical analysis is the only solution to making money in the markets. In fact, technical analysis by itself is a very very hot fire that will burn you if you’re not careful. Over time I have learned to combine macroeconomic hypotheses with Technical Analysis to create actionable trades over the near-to-mid term.

My investment theories can best be described as cynical, sarcastic, and sometimes downright conspiratorial. Over time I have learned to accept the inherent corruption and greed that plagues the “free” markets of the world and I like to think of myself as an enlightened individual akin to the Buddha. I am one with the market. The market is one with me. I am the market, therefore I am. One thing I will always do is disclose my positions if they pose a conflict of interest with one of my postings. This is the least I could do for my readership.

With all introductions aside, I invite you to subscribe to my blog (via rss or email link on the right) and check back every month as I post articles that I believe are worth sharing.