American Science & Engineering: The Best Offense Is a Good Defense

Introduction: Changing Market Perceptions

The market is quite unforgiving to investors of all skill levels. Yet the most interesting phenomenon with the markets is that it is also the most forgiving form of business. The immense flexibility of market participants to make money is unmatched by any other form of business. The ability to reverse one's decision relatively quickly without incurring immense costs is one of the premier foundations to the wealth creating ability of the financial markets.