Category Archives: Trading Psychology

Trading psychology is ‘something’ that a trader creates from existing personality traits that are not initially related to trading, but surface from trading without method understanding.

The Importance of Psychology in Trading

By | August 3, 2012 4:11 pm

This is part of the all-important–but sometimes overlooked–aspect of “trading psychology.” I will admit that when I first got into this fascinating business, I was skeptical of the whole “trader psychology” thing. My main concern at that time was learning as much about markets and technical analysis as I could–and my trading mentality or psychology… Read More »

Trading Wisdom from Market Wizards

By | July 20, 2012 4:55 pm

Compiled Article from Market Wizards Michael Marcus “The best trades are the ones in which you have all three things going for you: fundamentals, technicals, and market tone. First, the fundamentals should suggest that there is an imbalance of supply and demand, which could result in a major move. Second, the chart must show that… Read More »

Trading Psychology Edge

By | July 13, 2012 4:22 pm

                                                    Traders Best weapon 1.Control Your Ego “Everyone wants to feel like a winner. It’s tempting to pat ourselves on the back for making a winning trade, but it’s essential to face the facts: Many times a winning trade is a combination of an astute insight AND being at the right place at the right… Read More »

Trading Mistakes

By | June 25, 2012 4:50 pm

01. Anger over a losing trade – Traders usually feel as if they are victims of the market. This is usually because they either 1) care too much about the trade and/or 2) have unrealistic expectations. They seek approval from the markets, something the markets cannot provide. 2. Trading too much – Traders that do this have… Read More »

Why Traders Stick to Losing Position?

By | June 15, 2012 11:13 am

From a psychological point of view nobody wants to sell at a loss as in most situations in life making mistakes and admitting them is associated with being a loser. That’s why most people prefer sticking to a losing position. They don’t want to be labeled a loser. So they start hoping their position will… Read More »

Golden Rules for Succesful Traders

By | May 25, 2012 4:34 pm

1. Anger over a losing trade – Traders usually feel as if they are victims of the market. This is usually because they either 1) care too much about the trade and/or 2) have unrealistic expectations. They seek approval from the markets, something the markets cannot provide. 2. Trading too much – Traders that do this have… Read More »