When I worked in markets I would often get asked questions in the form of: should I short X? Should I trade X currency now or later?
More specifically many questioned whether they should buy GBP/USD the day before brexit or the day after. The only good advice is to buy 50% the day before and 50% the day after, that way you are wrong both times.
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On your personal observation, i agree to the fact that busienss acumen is more important then a strong technical abilities.
More specifically many questioned whether they should buy GBP/USD the day before brexit or the day after. The only good advice is to buy 50% the day before and 50% the day after, that way you are wrong both times.