Like many things in life, simple and uncomplicated things are more effective, similarly in trading or investing, the strategy should be simple and easily understood. The rules of entry exit, the risk management policies, discipline to stick to the plan and the ability to control emotions are the key to success. There is no other rocket science to success in the markets.

It is far more difficult to swim against the flow of the river, but very easy to flow with it. Similarly once the phase of the market is identified bull or bear, then one should trade or invest in that direction. Also, it is not necessary to trade compulsively all the time.