Plenty of Fish in the Sea

Welcome Campers!

A lot of trading gurus are always going on about focusing on one thing and getting really good at it. If you're struggling in this department and thinking, “I haven't stuck with one thing for more than five minutes my whole entire life” (welcome to the club), "how can I possibly stick to just one instrument?"

Well, I bet you actually have. You just didn’t notice...

Fret not, there are ways in which our faithfulness shows up, and it is generally through the things that we love. For example, I stubbornly must have my beloved morning coffee before I even sit down in front of the charts—or answer any unreasonable questions about whose turn it is on the Switch. It's non-negotiable.

The school run... I do it every. single. day. Why? Because I love my children and it's important they get some kind of education (I also adore the blissful peace afterwards). And who doesn't just chomp at the bit for a chance to do meal planning? (Unfortunately, not even AI can cope with my family's demands... yet). However, I keep on doing it because I don't want my family to die.

So you see, even if you have to do hateful things repeatedly just to stave off an existential crisis, you still do them faithfully. You can do the exact same thing with trading.

These days, I generally stick to the Yen (GBPJPY) and Gold. Sometimes, if I'm feeling a little bit frisky, I'll have a run on the US30. I even dipped my toe in Oil the other week because, let's be honest... who can ignore THAT at the moment? (Basically, if it moves, I'll trade it). It's good to stay adventurous, but alas, the gurus are right—you do need some staples in your diet for when the markets go bonkers.

So then, how does one choose with so many glorious options? To be honest, I've found that over time I've developed a bit of a twisted relationship with my instruments. Take Yenny, for example. Some days he's good to me, and some days he's an absolute scoundrel. However, I generally know what I'm going to get, and I quite like the fact that when he blows, he's a jaw-dropping monster.

Ultimately, you need to find the instrument that you have the most fun with; the one you always come back to. On some level, you need a unique understanding of the way it moves, even if it takes you by surprise some days. That way, you'll really get to know it and have some chance of consistency.

Feel free to share what you love (or hate, or hate to love) trading in the comments section below!

Human thought for the day: Learning to trade is like the start of a soul-destroying journey. Pick your boots like you'd pick your husband... you're going to need the right pair to make it through the tough times.

Much love,

P.S. I include photographic evidence of one of Yenny's sexy moves I caught on 1st May '26... I mean, just look at that bad boy!