Trading is hard. But it’s not something we think about much at first, because many books and videos leave the impression that it can be quite easy. Like how hard can it be to buy MACD crossing or RSI below 30?! After trading for a while, hurdles start to appear. Not many have analyzed that […]
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When it comes to a career or entrepreneurship, it’s often said that you need to be up to your game and make it happen. Nobody else is going to do it for you. I agree. Taking this mindset to trading may not work out well, because we don’t control the market, we can’t make it […]
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Crazy times in the world, huh? A year ago today, I was flying to NYC to meet other traders and attend a trading workshop. Can’t imagine that opportunity right now. However, something has stuck with me ever since. When I was on the plane, I was listening to a podcast that played an excerpt of […]
Just take the loss while it’s small. You will preserve your financial capital as well as your emotional capital. Yes, there is emotional capital that we give away while we’re stressed with a trade. What I’ve come to realize is that all professional traders take losses, even the most successful ones. What separates them from […]