* How the U.S. is outperforming the world and other excellent perspectives from Abnormal Returns. Also check out views on robo-advisors and smart beta from Abnormal Returns. Increasingly, the AR site covers a far broader range of topics than markets. Great way to keep up with the world.
* Excellent perspectives on strategy from Daily Speculations;
* Now this is absolutely fascinating: From Eric Scott Hunsader, a video visualization of how the average trade size has declined in recent years. If you doubted the impact of algos on the stock market, this should open your eyes.
* A wealth of useful market data from Kora Reddy and Pastat.
* Emotional resilience: Crosshairs Trader outlines the many frustrating situations traders need to learn to deal with.
* A slowdown, not a breakdown, so far in the stock market, from Brian Shannon and AlphaTrends.
* Excellent ideas re: trading volatility from the Trading the Odds site.
Have a great start to the week!
Brett
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