Quick take: I’m Carl—an IT leader who swapped server crashes for price swings, fell in love with Renko charts, and now documents every experiment so you can shortcut the learning curve. Grab a coffee (or a corgi cuddle 🐾) and see how data‑driven simplicity can tame even the wildest market.
My Backstory
From Code to Candles — and Beyond
I’ve spent 20+ years in corporate IT, architecting systems that must stay online. Those same engineering instincts—measure twice, deploy once—naturally bled into my side‑passion: trading. I opened my first FOREX account at 23, devoured candlestick books, and learned (painfully) that overtrading is real.
The Pivotal Shift: Discovering Renko
In 2015 a mentor showed me Renko charts. The brick‑by‑brick clarity pressed pause on noise, letting the trend shout louder than the clock. That revelation flipped me from frantic day‑trades to calm, rules‑based swing strategies across stocks, options, and the occasional crypto pair.
My Investing Framework (2025 Edition)
| Pillar | What It Means | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| 401(k) Core | Index funds + low‑cost ETFs | Tax efficiency + compounding muscle |
| Dividend Engine | High‑quality stocks & monthly covered‑call ETFs | Predictable cash‑flow to reinvest |
| Renko‑Verified Entries | ATR or fixed‑brick Renko with moving‑average confluence | Simple visuals that filter whipsaws |
| Risk Guardrails | ‑2% max account risk per trade, 50‑pip SL on FX EAs | Sleep‑friendly risk management |
What You’ll Find on Lacois.com
- Strategy Breakdowns – Step‑by‑step guides (with TradingView code) so you can clone my tests.
- YouTube Deep‑Dives – Screen‑recorded walkthroughs that pair with each article.
- Tools I Trust – Broker and indicator setups I actually use (no pay‑to‑play plugs).
- Corgi Cameos – Bax, our 10‑year‑old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, appears whenever he feels markets are “boring.”
Why I Share
I’m not a licensed advisor; I’m a relentless tester. Publishing my wins and whiffs keeps me accountable and hopefully sparks ideas for fellow DIY investors. If one of my templates saves you five hours—or five hundred dollars—it’s a win for us both.
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Disclaimer: The content here reflects personal experience and is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before risking capital.
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