Many traders whom i have interacted during my Trading Sessions have one question in general “How much money do I really need to begin trading for a living?” I would then reveal the long-awaited answer Determining the amount of money you need to start down the path of trading for a living is a… Read More »
In day trading, the big emotions can take over and mess up your strategy and your returns. The enemies are doubt, fear, and greed; like any bullies, they have their toadies, including anger, anxiety, boredom, and depression. Doubt: Day traders have to act fast to place their buy and sell orders. There isn’t time to… Read More »
Traders lose money in stock market for many reasons. They may not have the right methodology to trade with. They may not have clear understanding of how the market works, key indicators, key numbers, and ideal times to trade. Risking too much per trade and not being mentally prepared for the ball game. Whether it’s… Read More »
Flexibility for the trader to move with price action is the key to successful trading. You can be rigid with your rules and risk management but you must be flexible when it comes to how the future plays out in price action for any market or stock. It is not those that predict the future… Read More »
In Continuation with Previous Post 4. Fear of Not Being Right Too many traders care too much about being proven right in their analysis on each trade, as opposed to looking at trading as a probability game in which they will be both right and wrong on individual trades. In other words, their overall method… Read More »
In Continuation with Previous Post 2. Fear of Missing Out Every trend always has its doubters, but I often notice that many skeptics of a trend will slowly become converts due to the fear of missing out on profits or the pain of losses in betting against that trend. The fear of missing out can… Read More »
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger, going on to explain that fear…implies anxiety and usually the loss of courage.” This definition of fear is useful in helping define the issues that traders face when coping with fear. The reality is that all traders feel… Read More »
In Continuation with Previous Article People you surround yourself with You might have heard, “You’re the Average of the 5 People You Hang Out with Most.” Friends have a way of influencing us. I remember meeting a very nice couple during one of our vacations. We started talking and the husband was interested in trading. However,… Read More »
Knowing why you are in the trading You can start by asking yourself: Why are you in the trading ? What was your initial attraction to trading? Are you thinking about it as a business or a hobby? Are you passionate about your trading? Does trading feel like a lot of work? What are your… Read More »