Author: The INO.com Team

This email asked a question that may be in the back of your mind!!

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Every once in a while, I receive an email like the one below. I think to myself that is exactly the type of mail I would write if I were in that person's shoes.

The premise of the email is this... Why, if you are a successful trader, do you bother doing what you do with INO.com and MarketClub?

This is what Bryan wrote:

"Adam, Good morning!

I'm interested in why-as a successful trader-you decided to start the club/newsletter. I have started learning about trading, and the involvement in learning about trading and developing market awareness is a discipline-as you know. I have also started to test some of my strategies with both real and paper trades. So, I'm thinking, $8.95 isn't much to part with to learn more about your strategies… and if your strategies work, why don't you just make your trade(s) and walk away from your computer, and come back when you are ready to work again. Why share it? Plus if your trades are profiting significantly, what is the cost/benefit of your investment of time into the MarketClub? Perhaps I have a selfish view of trading, but I am very curious as to the upside for you regarding the MarketClub.

For example, last week I profited on a trade of FNMAS, and depending on the amount of cash I was willing to commit to it, I could have been in and out for only a few hours. I held for 2 days, walked with a healthy profit, and went to enjoy time with my family. So, it's my analytical curiosity that is really wanting to understand why you do what you do.

Thanks for your time.

Sincerely,
Bryan D"

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Here is my response to Bryan:

The simple answer is, because I enjoy what I do and I like helping other people succeed in what can be a very rewarding business. Before I go any further, let me share with you my abbreviated story. I grew up in a working-class family in England, I don't have a formal education and I am dyslexic. I am sharing this with you so you can see if someone like myself can be successful in trading, anyone can do it. I am an autodidact and have an insane curiosity about life and practically everything out there.

I grew up as an only child in a family where we shared, and I was taught to share at a very early age. Because of my curiosity, I became very interested in the commodity markets in the early seventies when I was a much younger man. I was living in Chicago at the time, the home of the commodity markets and I decided then and there to learn how the markets work. I threw myself into studying the markets and worked and worked at trying to become successful. It was only after I purchased a membership in Chicago and really learned how the markets trade that I fully understood what was going on. Shortly after that I purchased seat on several major exchanges both here in the US and in London, I moved to Switzerland in the early 80's and managed funds for a private family hedge fund. I was lucky enough first retire in my early 30s. Here's the problem when you retire at that age, there's no one else to play with!! You can only travel, tennis, golf go fishing for so long, after a while you really need to something more. Well that something more for me was writing a book called "Right on the Money" and going back into a business that I really enjoy and love.

Helping others and sharing what knowledge I have of the markets with other folks around the world is something that comes natural to me and I enjoy. When I was in the trading pits in Chicago, I had a number of mentors who helped me achieve success and I said to myself that one day, I would like to give back to a business that has been so good to me. Thanks to the Internet and my business partner, Dave Maher, and the amazing staff that I have the privilege of working with everyday, I am able to fulfill the promise I made to myself many years ago.

I thank God everyday for all the blessings I have received. I am also thankful for having a voice and a platform to share INO.com and our MarketClub tools with a world wide audience. Helping investors become better investors is our main mission. If we do that well, everything else takes care of itself.

Bryan, I hope this answers your question of why I do what I do.

All the best to you and good trading,

Adam

Today's Video Update: Choppy Markets Reflect Investor Anxiety

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Hello traders everywhere! Adam Hewison here, President of INO.com and Co-creator of MarketClub, with your mid-day market update for Wednesday, the 12th of June.

Choppy Markets Reflect Investor Anxiety
It probably feels like you are on a bicycle peddling very fast and not going anywhere. Here it is a week later and the DOW (INDEX:DJI) is basically unchanged. In the meantime, we have witnessed many up and down days. It seems there is a war going on right now between the bulls and bears and the stakes are very high.

The bulls clearly see the Fed as their friend, and providing that the Fed continues to pump money into the system, they have a good argument. You can't fight unlimited printing presses. The bears on the other hand, don't believe the economy is going so well, not just here in States, but they are also seeing a global slowdown both in Europe and Asia. The bears argue that if the Fed begins to taper its purchases, which now total $85 billion a month, the market is likely to tank. The old trading adage here is that the markets "slide faster than they glide," meaning markets go down much faster than they go up. Currently our Trade Triangles are neutral on the market, indicating that you should be on the sidelines at the moment. I need to see this war between the bulls and the bears resolved before I commit to one trend or the other. Continue reading "Today's Video Update: Choppy Markets Reflect Investor Anxiety" →

The Next $100 Move In Gold

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In today's short educational trading video, I'm going to share with you several technical setups I see in the gold market. Plus, I want to share with you a very simple and successful way to trade this market.

No matter what you think of gold, bull or bear, you will find this video interesting and informative and some might even say, disruptive. I will be analyzing both the macro and micro picture for gold and explain where I see it headed in the next three to six months.

Take a few minutes of your time to learn about two techniques that could really change the way you look at any market.

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So what are you waiting for? Let's get started right away!

Enjoy the video, and every success in your own trading.

Adam Hewison
President, INO.com
Co-Creator, MarketClub

QE 'Taper' to T Bond 'Carry Trade'

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The following is the opening segment to this week’s premium letter, NFTRH 242.  The balance of #242 went on to discuss the technical status of US and global stock markets, key commodities, the current status of ‘inflation expectations’, precious metals and currencies; all in detail.

Taper to Carry

Last week we introduced the theoretical 'taper to carry' scenario whereby the Federal Reserve would indeed 'have the balls' to begin the end of traditional QE and transition the inflation via a new set of mechanics.  Mind you, we still get inflation under this scenario, but it would be less stealth and more honest and obvious to the public.  Here are the theoretical components of the play… Continue reading "QE 'Taper' to T Bond 'Carry Trade'" →

Ride 2 Recovery

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One on the really great things about working at INO.com and MarketClub, is I get to work with some very smart and outstanding people.

I invited Bob Fladung, now our Director of Advertising, to join our company on July 5th, 2000 and he has been with our company for over 13 years. Even though he had no previous online experience, I felt Bob would be a great addition to our growing company. Because of his fine work, by September 10th, 2001 Bob was promoted to our fast growing advertising department. Little did any of us know what was going to happen the next day. It was a tragedy first and foremost for the families who lost loved ones in that terrible terrorist attack.

Little did Bob know at the time, but the advertising market came to a screeching halt. Bob did not complain as he watched his income get cut in half, nor did he point a finger at others, he simply worked harder and did not let up until revenues were once again growing at a nice clip. Bob is a special guy in our company and an outstanding human being.

Just recently, Bob took part in "Ride2Recovery" - an organization that was founded to enhance the lives of our country's wounded veterans with Mental and Physical Rehabilitation Programs featuring cycling as the core activity.

On Memorial Day, Bob participated in (bicycled) in the "Ride2Recovery" from Washington DC to Manassas, VA. A few days later, he again took part in the "Ride2Recovery" from Williamsburg, VA to Virginia Beach. Bob wanted to do this to show support for the men and women who defend our everyday freedoms.

Bob with some of his fellow riders

That's Bob in the far right of the picture with some of his fellow riders.

This is what Bob shared with me about his "Ride2Recovery" experience.

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"Adam,

Having the opportunity to ride with these hero's was an amazing and inspirational experience... one that I'll never forget. I'm awed at the perseverance of our military personnel.

Also, witnessing the outpouring of support from people we encountered along the ride was uplifting and emotional - elementary school kids lined up along the school fence, honking horns, flag waving, high fives, and cheering. It's hard to put in words, but something that I hope to do again in the very near future.

Thanks,
Bob"

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This blog posting is a tribute to our military personnel. Everyone here at INO.com and MarketClub, salute you, for your outstanding character and the sacrifices you make to keep our country safe and protect our freedoms.

To learn more about Ride2Recovery or to donate:
Ride 2 Recovery
Phone: (818) 888-7091

Thank you,

Adam Hewison
On behalf of everyone at INO.com and MarketClub.