The Rational Trader: The VIX Spikes Again — Why I Traded on a Tight Leash
JD walks through how he managed a fast-moving QQQ trade — and why giving a volatile market too much leash almost cost him the win.
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Author: JD Dlugosch
The Rational Trader: Trading Like a Poker Player: Know When to Fold
JD shares how a weekend poker tournament reminded him of a timeless trading truth popularized by Kenny Rogers: Sometimes the smartest move is knowing when to fold.
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The Rational Trader: Why I Closed This Trade Right Before Earnings
When an open trade runs into a big news event, do you risk it or take the win? Here’s what JD did with BJ’s — and the rule he follows to protect profits.
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The Rational Trader: How JD Spotted — and Exploited — a Perfect Arbitrage Setup This Morning
JD explains why the economic calendar is key, how he managed risk on a tough trading day, and what traders can learn from thinking like a poker player.
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The Rational Trader: The Russell Setup I Couldn’t Ignore
JD breaks down an arbitrage trade that emerged after a surprise deflation print and a sluggish bond market — and how he pulled 60 bps from a mispriced Russell move.
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