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D.R. Barton

About the Author: A passion for the systematic approach to the markets and lifelong love of teaching and learning have propelled D.R. Barton, Jr. to the top of the investment and trading arena. He is a regularly featured analyst on Fox Business Networks’ Varney & Co. TV show (catch him Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. EST), on Bloomberg Radio Taking Stock and MarketWatch’s Money Life Show. He is also a regular guest analyst on CNBC World, CNBC’s Closing Bell, Fox Business Network’s Cavuto Coast to Coast and Making Money with Charles Payne and the China Global Television Network. His articles have appeared on SmartMoney.com, MarketWatch.com and Financial Advisor magazine. You may contact D.R. at “drbarton” at “vantharp.com.”

What Can We Expect From a Trading System?

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What Can We Expect from a Trading System? by D. R. Barton, Jr. Posted on June 13, 2018 A note to readers: While Dr. Tharp’s content is timeless, this article is from a past publication and may contain outdated information, missing links or images. I really enjoy small sayings that capture the essence of issues. During one of our trading courses, we were discussing various trading systems and execution platforms. One of the attendees summed up the essence of where the responsibility for performance lies by saying, “It’s the dancer, […]

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Don’t Take Just Any Ol’ Entry

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Don’t Take Just Any Ol’ EntryTrading Tip by D. R. Barton, Jr. June 13, 2018 A note to readers: While much of this article’s content is timeless, it is from a past publication and may contain outdated information, missing links or images. “A single advantage is worth a thousand sorceries.”–Turkish proverb As traders and investors, we’re always looking for an edge in the markets. Today we’re going to discuss finding edges in our entries. But before we talk about entry edges, let me be clear that I believe that entries

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Analysis Paralysis

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Over Analysis, Over Simplification and Somewhere in Between By D.R. Barton Jr. October 16, 2018 A note to readers: While much of this article’s content is timeless, it is from a past publication and may contain outdated information, missing links or images. The more I trade and interact with other traders (both old and new), the more convinced I become that the markets can best be approached not as a problem to be solved but as a game of understanding group psychology.  Since all of my formal training (chemical engineer,

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Gifts From Van: Part One

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We’d like to say a big thank you to all of you who have supported us with your purchases. Yesterday was our last day of sales. Our store is now closed. Also, a big thank you goes to all of you who are reading this newsletter. We have three more weeks to continue this publication. In these next three issues, we will have a two-part feature in which you’ll hear from VTI team members, partners, instructors and Super Trader coaches as we share our Gifts from Van with you. Our

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Keeping Tharp Think Alive and Growing By, D.R. Barton Jr.

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“Friendship is unnecessary – like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather, it is one of those things which give value to survival.”― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves Van Tharp’s life work has made a significant impact on my life and in the lives of thousands of people. And Van’s ideas and gentle way of doing things continues to impact thousands more. The Fondest of Memories Since this is one of the last articles that I am blessed to write for the Tharp’s Thoughts newsletter, I’d like to

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