Author: Van K. Tharp, Ph.D.

Q: Safe Strategies talks about bear mutual funds but recommends not to use the leveraged funds – why should one not use the leveraged funds and presumably can one use ETFs instead of a bear mutual fund? A: That strategy...

Q: I’m a professional money manager running an open-ended mutual fund, with subscriptions and redemptions on a daily basis, which has a mandate to be at least 95% invested in stocks at all times. How do you think about...

Q: My question is about conflicting goals. Goal number one is to cut losses and let profits run. Goal two is make a certain dollar profit per week. My conflict is that I have 2 profitable trades on. If I close them both, I will...

Q: I have purchased your home study course, 2 of your latest books and your special report on position sizing. Position sizing has had the most impact on my trading. I still think I am missing something. I may be transferring a...

Q: I purchased both courses, and have a question about risk for Dr Tharp. I’m making my way through book 1 in Peak Performance, just re-read the chapter on Risk. My question: Suppose I put on a stop order, so that I risk...