First of all: Happy Maha Shivratri !! On this auspicious occasion We as traders should make resolutions that should enable us to finally escape the unprofitable trading behavior . The truth is, after one week of great trading, most traders will fall back into old patterns and desperately chase the millions they think they can make… Read More »
Make Rational Decisions – Do you have a plan to enter and exit your trades? Or do you just wing it? If you have a plan, write down your rules, and make sure that you trade your plan. If you don’t, or can’t, follow your rules, hire someone who can. Respect Risk – Stock Market is… Read More »
Never, NEVER cancel a stop loss. I know, I know, every time you have a stop loss in the market, the market moves just enough to stop you out, right? Well it might mean that you should evaluate where you place your stops (this is where good trading journals come in handy), but once you’ve… Read More »
Keeping a trading journal with all your trades is good but at the end of day numbers are just gonna be numbers and they don’t really tell the whole story. If you’ve already caught yourself thinking that you’re doing “something” wrong over and over again but you don’t know what it is, maybe it’s time… Read More »
The last week in Stock Market has been a roller coaster ride which would have stressed traders a lot. Professional traders know what havoc can trading stress create in both professional and personal life, so trading stress needs to be controlled. Lets discuss few steps which will help in stress mitigation. Controlling trader stress requires… Read More »
Intraday trading should be done without any ego.One should follow the trading system to make decisions and not anticipate the market to perform as per personal expectations.Market does not listen to anyone its a WILD ELEPHANT. Flexibility and discipline are key for a successful trader.Be flexible in changing position and discipline in taking profits… Read More »
There’s an interesting thing that happens in our lives when we decide on goals. We feel crisper and sharper. Our senses are honed. We begin to measure the world by a different barometer. Most of us are accustomed to mundane goals and how to measure them: Lose weight; get on a scale. Save for a… Read More »
Most people who get into trading seem to be attracted by the lure of making big money and making it fast . . . or so it would seem by the pitches and promotions from vendors that offer services or products that promise to deliver what traders are seeking. Greed is a great motivation for… Read More »
Whether we admit it or not, many of us are lured into the world of trading because of the potential to make big money. There are instances when traders are just in it to win it, leaving them less focused on the process and solely on the profits. During these times, trading can have the potential… Read More »
As 2014 come to an end, it’s an important time for a trader; it’s time for you to make an honest assessment of your trading performance over the last year. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn and grow, both as a trader and a person. Seriously, whether you’ve had a bad trading… Read More »