The Tokyo area CPI is out at the same time, on a separate post
Japan Jobless rate for December 2.2%
- expected 2.3%, prior 2.2%
Job to applicant ratio for December 1.57
- expected 1.57, prior 1.57
Japan economy … 99 problems but unemployment ain’t one.
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rssThe Sheep and the Herd
American writers of the 20th century, that talks about the stupidity of sheep. He says “the individual sheep is stupid, but the herd is very smart. They always know the right way to go, the right thing to do (especially when guided by the dog and shepherd).
The stock market reminds me of that every time there is an earnings report of a major company. It originally does something stupid, as if the company reporting like Intel, Netflix, or Goldman $achs were the only company. But then after a proper time, it does the right thing.
Don’t focus on making money; focus on protecting what you have
- You need to determine where you will get out before you get in. You need to specify your exit point when you get in. When you set an exit point, you need to know how much money you are willing to lose on this idea and also at what exit point you think you are wrong in your assessment. You should not place a stop too close, because that is likely to lead to multiple losses.
- Some times, options can provide the same protection as stops.
- At the portfolio level, it may also be prudent to specify a maximum loss from the starting stake for each year.
- Be willing to get out quickly when you are wrong.
- If you are not sure whether you are wrong or right and you have made a loss, partially liquidate 50%. If you continue to be wrong, liquidate 50% more. Then what is left is not a big deal.
- When your losses are small, you will bet again. When your losses are big, you are afraid to bet and you lose great opportunities.
- Never risk more than 1% of total equity on any trade is probably a effective money management tool for many.