Most people find trading to be a demanding activity. It’s not surprising as trading presents unique challenges. Overcoming these hurdles requires us to go against many preconceptions that we have. Hence, to gain the resilience you need to stay in the game for the long run, mindset shifts are critical. Many traders learn it the […]
Five Top Tips For Growing A Small Trading Account
Is trading successfully with a small trading account possible? Should I save more in my trading account before I start to trade? What should I focus on as an undercapitalized trader? These are top questions for new traders who cannot afford to risk large amounts of capital. Frankly, the game is a lot tougher for undercapitalized […]
7 Trading Documentaries Every Trader Should Watch
Trading documentaries offer a glimpse into the lives of other traders and illuminate market facets that are otherwise opaque to the public. The first four trading documentaries talk about traders, their thoughts, and emotions. These are timeless gems that are relevant across time and markets. The last three trading documentaries cover the drastic changes technology […]
How To Break Bad Trading Habits For Top Performance
As a trader, you don’t consciously respond to everything the market throws at you. As you gain experience, you form trading habits. And these habits have a significant impact on your trading results. According to a study from Duke University, 45% of our behaviors are habitual. [link to paper] If this applies to your trading, […]
Traders’ Survival Guide: A Primer On Risk Management
To succeed as a trader, you need to achieve two things. First, find a trading edge. Second, survive long enough for your trading edge to prove itself. The second goal, the goal of survival, is known as risk management. As a trader, you need a trading edge. But you also need to survive through drawdowns […]
5 Risk Lessons For Traders From Bestselling Books
Trading is risky. So you must be a daredevil to trade. True? While you need to understand the nature of risk to trade well, you don’t need to be a daredevil to get started. In fact, if you think that you must take on excessive risk to become a trader, you might have misunderstood trading […]
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