// INSIGHTS
Insights.
Market analysis, trading education, and honest commentary on the reality of the markets. No BS, just raw edge.
Education
Why Your Backtest is Lying to You
The dangers of overfitting and look-ahead bias in automated strategy development.
26 Apr 20262 min read
Psychology
The High Cost of Retail 'Alpha'
Why retail traders pay a premium for 'perceived' edge, and how institutions harvest that liquidity.
24 Apr 20262 min read
Education
The Truth About Trading Taxes in the UK
Spread betting vs CFDs: A clear guide to how HMRC views your trading profits, the CGT trap, and how to stay compliant without overpaying.
21 Apr 20265 min read
Psychology
Why Most UK Traders Fail in Their First Year
The brutal reality of the UK retail trading scene, the 'guru' industrial complex, and the specific mistakes that kill most accounts before the first 12 months are up.
20 Apr 20267 min read
Psychology
The Myth of the 100% Win Rate
Why chasing perfection is the fastest way to blow your account, and what to focus on instead.
12 Apr 20267 min read