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Chart of the Day

Chart of the day: how the VIX moves

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24 Feb 2017

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When to Trade  (And When to Stay Out)

When to Trade (And When to Stay Out)

Markets are always a mix of signal and noise — the trick is knowing when the balance shifts in your favor. This post breaks down how to spot those rare moments when an edge appears, and when to stand aside to avoid bleeding money in choppy conditions.

13 Aug 2025
Markets Evolve. So Do We. Here's What's Next.

Markets Evolve. So Do We. Here's What's Next.

Everything changes—the only constant in life and markets. When we think we have it figured out, it changes. This is true in markets, life, and everywhere else. Over the past few months, I’ve been getting a lot of solid work done on the coding front. I’ve launched

25 Jul 2025
One Mistake Can Kill: Why Almost Right Is Still Wrong

One Mistake Can Kill: Why Almost Right Is Still Wrong

Here we are in the dog days of summer. For many traders, this time of the year is usually difficult. Lower trading activity, volume, and generally lower volatility conspire to keep a lid on many opportunities. This is a time of year when I get a lot of thinking done,

17 Jul 2025
What We’re Doing (and Not Doing) with AI

What We’re Doing (and Not Doing) with AI

TL;DR: AI is transforming everything, but not in the way most people think. The real threat isn’t conscious machines—it’s the flood of low-quality, low-effort content. At MarketLife, we use AI as a tool, not a creator. I still write all long-form content myself. We use AI

05 Jul 2025
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