After reading about many trading methods you need to pick one that fits your temperament that you can believe in.
For me, that was reading a book.about trading mechanically, unemotional, and just trading price, reacting to a securities price movement instead of trying to predict it.
By doing so I am using neither fundamental analysis nor technical analysis and am am always 100% correct.
With fundamental analysis there is ALWAYS more information to know and black swans, with technical analysis the mind sees patterns that aren't really there.
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JAN SHUSTER
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-25-2025 15:21
From: Jenna Brashear
Subject: Seven Keys to Successful Trading and Active Investing
In Seven Keys to Successful Trading and Active Investing, Raymond A. Rondeau talks about the difference between knowing trading rules and executing them under pressure, as well as the importance of synergizing multiple approaches to improve signal reliability.
I'd love to hear your thoughts:
- When did you first realize that understanding trading principles wasn't the same as applying them in real time-and how did you overcome that gap?
- And as you've evolved, which mix of approaches (technical, fundamental, sentiment, macro, conviction-based indicators, etc.) has produced the most reliable signals for you?
If you haven't read the article yet, it's worth checking out before answering, lots of great insights to reflect on.
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Jenna Brashear
AAII Community Manager
Chicago, IL
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