The Minimalist Trader Framework

Welcome to the Minimalist Trader site.

Many of the concepts we discuss here are built around identifying, breaking down, and fighting against the Enemies of the Minimalist Trader.

We are embarking on this study of applying the practice of Minimalism to the art of Trading and Investing together. I don’t have all the answers. In fact, I’m filled with many of the same questions you have.

Follow these links below for introductions to the Enemies of the Minimalist Trader:

• An Introduction
• High Overhead
• Over-trading
• Trading with the rent money
• Indicator Abuse
• Cable Financial News
• The Need to be Right
• High Expectations
• Envy

While trading can indeed be a solitary endeavor, it is often through shared collaboration where true knowledge is attained. In that vein, if you would like to nominate further enemies for us to be aware of, please share either on this blog or you can reach me on StockTwits or twitter: @chicagosean

Thanks for joining the discussion.