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"There are ONLY 3 basic components of successful trading: 1) Looking at pictures. 2) Drawing pictures. 3) Some very simple math."
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There are a thousand or more ways to trade. AIME is just one.
In a nutshell, AIME helps you go about your trading systematically. Actually, it almost forces you to. Thank goodness! Because a lack of discipline is what kills most traders. Eliminate THAT problem, and you’re well on your way to trading success.
Okay…
Over the years, I finally figured out that we (or at least I) basically do three things:
- Look at pictures
- Draw pictures
- Some very simple math
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Of course, understanding what the pictures tell you and how to draw them is what takes time. As for the math, well, it’s really just basic addition and subtraction (and AIME eliminates most of it).
Now, there are people out there who’ll make trading out to be a whole lot more; you know, “complicate” things. And when you listen to them explain what they do and how they do it, there’s a pretty good chance your head will start spinning – especially if you’re new to this business. That’s fine. Whatever works for them is great and there’s always more than one way to skin a frog. I’m just saying, at a basic level, “looking at pictures, drawing pictures, and simple math” is what I do – and now lots of others do, too. I have to admit, for me, breaking things down to their most simple form is what works best.
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A Method to the Madness |
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Prior to every trading session and for each and every trade, there’s a sequence you should follow. If not, then you’re “shooting from the hip,” and probably spend a lot of time hoping you hit your targets – and if you’re praying instead of hoping, well, you might want to re-think that strategy, too ;- ) Call me “crazy,” but there’s a much better way to trade (just a thought ;- ) |
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Here’s the AIME trading routine:
A - Assess the market
I - Identify opportunities
M - Manage the trade
E - Evaluate the trade
With each of the above steps, there’s a specific tool (or tools) we use. I’ll share those in a minute but for now just know a specific routine is far superior to trading “on the fly.” |
Understandable. Teachable. Duplicable |
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Here’s a little history.
It was December 2003 when I decided to put my trading “process” on paper in a systematic format. It took about six months and (as tough as it was) I learned plenty through the process. But to keep things short and sweet, I’ll just say this about AIME and what I teach:
My goal isn’t to blow your mind with some esoteric, whiz bang introduction to a group of magical and mysterious trading tools.
How come?
Well, in my opinion, these aren’t really necessary. That’s not to say there aren’t any new ideas or tools available to help make your trading easier. There are… and I share a handful of my own. More importantly, though, what’s different and even exciting about AIME is how the technical indicators and trading method are integrated to identify opportunities, pinpoint targets, and secure profits… and to do so confidently.
Forget the hype and empty promises.
If that’s what you’re looking for to get inspired or even interested, sorry, but you’ll be disappointed, I’m sure.
The good news is you’ll find plenty of those sites on the internet, complete with promotional copy that glues your eyes to your monitor, puts a goofy smile on your face, and gets you to hypnotically reach for your credit card (after all, that’s what they’re designed to do).
Instead of tap dances and emotional appeals, I prefer to tell it like it is – from where I sit and where I’ve been – so there are few surprises and you’re set-up to win in the long term. And having traded for a brokerage and as the Senior Trader-Analyst for a managed fund, I’ve seen a lot. Personally, a straight–forward approach is what has always worked best for me and if it works for you, then we’re walking down the same path. |
Taking AIME |
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By design, AIME™ filters out the noise, frustration and cost many people experience with their trading. Best of all, it’s a trading method that REALLY works, keeping things simple and focused in the process. For the trader in search of a systematic, step-by-step approach to trading currencies, novice, veteran or somewhere in between, AIME can help you reach your forex targets. This is what we get into: |
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Technical Analysis and Fundamentals: Using Them Together (or apart) |
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The Power of Pivot Clusters |
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Price Pattern Projections and Targets |
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Maximizing MACD and Moving Averages |
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Simplified “Wave” Counting |
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Avoiding Head Fakes; Locating Momentum |
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Working With Fibonacci and Key Price Levels |
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The How’s, Why’s and Where’s of Trendlines |
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High Probability Triggers |
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Trading and Emotions: Taking Inventory, Taking Control |
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Candles That Count: Entries and Exits |
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Trade Management |
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What Nobody Else Dares to Tell You (but you really need to know) |
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Trade Set-ups and Follow-throughs |
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Simulated Live Trading |
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Hints, tips and everyday trading wisdom gleaned from working with the forex since 1997, trading for a forex-only brokerage, managing a 3000+ member online forex trader community, and as the Sr. Trader-Analyst for a forex managed fund | |
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This is the basis of AIME. While it’s very much a stand alone way to trade the markets (you can use it to trade stocks, futures and commodities, too), it’s just one way to go about it – and it’s a good one.
If you’re new to trading, experience says AIME is a great place to start. Most traders spend months, if not years, jumping from trading system to trading system, indicator to indicator trying to find the Holy Grail.
Um… truthfully, there isn’t one. But with AIME, you’ll have a proven set of tools and methodology you can count on day in and day out.
And what if you’ve been trading for any length of time?
Chances are you’ll find some valuable components to add to what you’re currently doing. Let’s face it. The biggest hurdle to learning anything new is deciding you already know everything there is to know about something. So that’s kind of a silly thing to do, right?
You and I both know there’s always more than one way to get a job done (again, to skin that proverbial frog). And most traders eventually work out a personalized trading style that incorporates the techniques, knowledge and experience they gain over time… which is pretty much how we go about and make it through life, right?
Trading is no different.
The bottom line is AIME works (which is why other forex education organizations have asked me to train their students; odd but true). Best of all, there’s a very good chance it will work for you, too.
If you’re committed to learning this business and willing to invest some time, energy and effort to achieve success, I look forward to meeting you down the road. Until then… Be well and live large!
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Clay Marafiote, Founder
The AIME Trading System
OpenFXLive.com
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