Trading Articles

While trading differs from many other industries, it is still a business, and you must approach it with that mindset. Many traders go wrong from the start by treating trading like gambling, rather than a structured business that demands careful planning and comes with real expenses. If you aim to succeed as a trader, the first crucial step is to manage your trading like a … [Read more...] about Manage Your Trading with a Business Mindset

Avoid constantly ‘hunting’ for trades. The reason is simple: the trades that are truly worth risking your money on, and that have the highest potential for significant returns, are usually so clear that you can't miss them. Don’t waste your time on low-probability trades that are hard to determine if they align with your trading strategy. The more you have to question whether a … [Read more...] about Let the Best Trades Come to You… By Not Chasing Them

The hard, cold reality of trading is that every trade has an uncertain outcome. – Mark Douglas The unpredictable nature of any trade makes it challenging to decide when to take profits. As humans, we have an inherent desire to control situations, and this includes the market. However, the market's unpredictability often clashes with this need for control, leading to … [Read more...] about The Mental Game of Setting Trade Profit Targets

Have you ever experienced hitting a big winning trade or a series of successful trades, only to lose all your profits—and perhaps even more—shortly afterward? Continue reading to uncover why traders often give back their profits and learn how to stop this cycle for good. The Psychology Behind Giving Back Profits While there are likely several reasons you keep losing your … [Read more...] about Why Traders Lose Profits After Winning Streaks

In Greek mythology, Pandora’s "box" was actually a large jar given to Pandora, the first woman on Earth. It contained all the evils of the world. When Pandora opened the jar, these evils escaped, leaving only "hope" inside once she managed to close it again. In the trading world, the phrase “open Pandora’s box” means taking an action that seems small or innocent but ends up … [Read more...] about Beware of the Trading Pandora’s Box