Psychological part of investing (was Re: [CANSLIM] Distribution Day)


From: Ian <ianstm@shaw.ca>
Subject: Psychological part of investing (was Re: [CANSLIM] Distribution Day)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 18:18:22 -0700

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Tomas:

An exceptional book that deals with the psychological aspect of trading is
"The Disciplined Trader" by Mark Douglas. Perhaps they have it at your local
library - that where I found it.

Cheers,

Ian


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From: "Tomas" <tomas986@yahoo.com>
To: <canslim@lists.xmission.com>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 8:03 PM
Subject: RE: [CANSLIM] Distribution Day


> Ed,
>
> Thanks for the info.  I definitely keep an eye out for
> your market analysis.  As for the psychological part
> of investing, any advice would be appreciated.  This
> is the toughest part.  Sometimes, it seems like you
> lose (feel bad) even when you win (made a profit, but
> realized you sold to early and stock is still going
> up).
>
>
> Regards,
> tomas
>
> --- "Edward W. Gjertsen II" <ed@macktracks.com> wrote:
> > There is a we.  We are an SEC registered Investment
> > Advisor and
> > Broker/Dealer.  Our firm started in 1986 and is
> > located in Glenview
> > Illinois (about 20 minutes North of Chicago.) There
> > are two principles,
> > Steve Mack and myself.  We have a staff of 4 and 10
> > brokers in the state
> > of Illinois.  We service approximately 800 clients
> > and advise on $125
> > million worth of assets.
> >
> > I have moved away from getting too specific on
> > individual stocks and try
> > to keep my opinions to the general market and the
> > psychological battles
> > we all face as investors.  I have found this to be
> > one of the most
> > intelligent and vibrant "virtual" brain trusts out
> > there.  You are
> > fortunate to have found this group.
> >
> > Ed Gjertsen II
> > ed@macktracks.com
> >
> >
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-canslim@lists.xmission.com
> > [mailto:owner-canslim@lists.xmission.com] On Behalf
> > Of Tomas
> > Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 4:54 PM
> > To: canslim canslim
> > Subject: Re: [CANSLIM] Distribution Day
> >
> > Ed,
> >
> > I noticed that you always say "we".  It sounds like
> > you are involved with some kind of group
> > investments.
> > I went to www.macktrackes.com and really did not get
> > too much information.  If you do not mind, can you
> > tell me a little about the "we"?
> >
> > I am new.
> >
> > Regards,
> > tomas
> >
> > --- "Edward W. Gjertsen II" <ed@macktracks.com>
> > wrote:
> > > We briefly touched 20%+ return for the year early
> > > this morning.  Given
> > > today's action, it may be awhile before we see
> > that
> > > number again.  While
> > > the weekly charts will look like an accumulation
> > > week, today's action
> > > was very poor.  Our view is as Microsoft goes, so
> > > goes the market.
> > > Because Microsoft is such a major element in all
> > > market indices (DJIA,
> > > SPX, NASDAQ), its performance has a profound
> > effect.
> > >  It just completed
> > > what we think is a reverse cup-and-handle - pretty
> > > bearish pattern.  It
> > > rallied to its 50DMA this morning then collapsed.
> >
> > >
> > > We were up 2.5% earlier in the day and wound up
> > > losing 0.18%.  We joked
> > > in the morning to "liquidate" the portfolio and
> > walk
> > > with the gain, I
> > > hate humor.  Be very guarded over the next couple
> > of
> > > days.  Do not let
> > > the market take you out of strong positions.  Each
> > > of your positions
> > > should stand on their own.  We may see some bases
> > > forming in here which
> > > will present opportunities for purchasing 2nd or
> > 3rd
> > > stage bases.
> > >
> > > I hope you all have a great weekend.  Over the
> > next
> > > couple of days, say
> > > "Hi" to Tom in your own way.  He would have
> > enjoyed
> > > this move.  I miss
> > > his humor, insights and VR Fund.
> > >
> > > Take care all.
> > >
> > > Ed Gjertsen II
> > > ed@macktracks.com
> > >
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