Chapter 5. Finding Your Edge

Now that you have had a glimpse into the world of trading the trader, you must understand that before you can derive any edge from this, you must first have a viable and proven strategy in place. It is from this foundation that your versatile strategy will be supported.

Imagine, if you will, a trained chef entering your kitchen to whip up a quick dinner. With a firm knowledge of what seasonings or spices pair well, I suspect the chef could take whatever you happened to have on hand and cook an incredible meal. On the other hand, if I were to enter your kitchen with the task of making dinner, more than likely we’d be calling out for Chinese. Simply stated, I do not possess the foundational knowledge of what works ...

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