Category Archives: Trading Loss

Ten Fatal Errors Made by Traders and How to Avoid Them

By | August 6, 2024 3:33 pm

In the world of trading, one would assume that with the plethora of sophisticated charts, extensive fundamental analysis, and in-depth experience with price action, most traders would be profitable. However, the sobering reality is that the majority of traders do not succeed. Instead, they contribute to the profits of the minority who have mastered the… Read More »

Understanding the Yen Carry Trade: A Comprehensive Guide

By | August 5, 2024 3:33 pm

What is a Yen Carry Trade? A Yen carry trade involves borrowing money in Japanese Yen (JPY), which typically has low-interest rates and a weak currency. Hedge funds and other investors take advantage of this by borrowing in Yen, then selling the Yen to buy other currencies. With these proceeds, they invest in various risky… Read More »

LEARNING TO LOVE TO TAKE A LOSS

By | May 4, 2024 9:40 am

This is something you’ll hear successful traders say all the time. If you’re going to be a successful trader, you will have to learn to love taking a loss. Basically, what that means is it does not bother you to have a losing trade. Don’t get me wrong, you’re not going to be happy to… Read More »

How to Build Good Trading Habits

By | March 14, 2024 3:44 pm

You should keep a trading journal of every trade you make! Backtest every system for at least 1,000 trades! Brush your teeth before bed! All of this is sound advice. However, how many traders actuallyfollow this advice? Do you? I would bet that less then a third of you reading this article keep a trading… Read More »

From Gambler to Trader: Breaking Free from the Casino Mentality in Trading

By | July 4, 2023 3:39 pm

Any quick drive through Goa Casino makes it pretty clear who is making in the money –the Casinos! Why do gamblers keep going back despite losing most of the time? Big hope of making good money in extreme short term. No Plan, Not understanding probabilities Not knowing when to Stop gambling Gambling based on Gut… Read More »

Decoding Trading Success: Navigating Technical and Mental Analysis

By | June 19, 2023 4:50 pm

Introduction: In the quest for trading success, the ability to navigate the complexities of the financial markets is paramount. Traders employ a variety of analysis techniques to gain an edge, with two critical methodologies being technical analysis and mental analysis. This article aims to decode the path to trading success by exploring the significance of… Read More »

The Disposition Effect in Stock Market Trading: Why We Tend to Magnify Losses and Cut Gains Too Early

By | April 26, 2023 5:00 pm

As a trader or investor in the stock market, it is crucial to understand how our emotions and psychology can influence our decisions. One of the most common biases observed in the market is the disposition effect. This phenomenon describes the tendency for traders to hold onto losing positions for too long while quickly selling… Read More »

Why Do Most Traders Lose Money?

By | February 7, 2023 3:51 pm

Trading is high risk game. Trading is a lot more about how you manage your risks and stick to your trading discipline.  90% of the traders are losing money in trading. The fact is that most traders, regardless of how intelligent and knowledgeable they may be about the markets, lose money. Are the markets really… Read More »