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Year-end for Fund Managers is nigh – and for all of us really. Although many retail investors rarely carry out much “spring cleaning”.

The words of the Kenny Rogers’ ballad, in so many ways summarises for me what trading is about… “You got to know when to hold''em, know when to fold em, know when to walk away, know when to run".

The Australian share market has risen almost 15% since its low of 2666 (XAO) on March 13 this year. Some very honest people have said to me their portfolio has not risen anywhere near this extent. How come?

Over the last several weeks we have brushed aside bad news and it has been very much a case of “don’t rain on my parade”.

Uncertainty is a great environment for traders who have done their homework and are ready to stalk.

There has been much written in the last week about bonds, interest rates and equities – almost too fashionable for me to write about – forever the contrarian!

Ethical investing experienced a spurt in the 90’s but returns have been called into question in more recent times when getting a decent profit on any share instrument has been difficult, let alone those that champion particular causes.

Since the commencement of Trading Tutors Weekly Review, I have spoken cautiously about what I believe to be a mild, bull recovery market.

Few would disagree that the US markets are a precursor for most world markets and Australia is no different.

If used correctly Market Depth can help you fine-tune your entry or exit. Simply it is a summary of buyers and sellers and it shows you the balance between the two.