This is a tough way to start a session:
Happy trading,
Lance Beggs
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Have been going through all the Chat with Traders episodes and got to your early one. So glad I did and found this site. Really great info here, thanks.
Thanks Tony. I’m glad you’re finding the site useful.
All the best of luck with your trading,
Lance.