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Develop Your Mental Strength In Trading

  
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Tip #1. Knowing what kind of trading actions to take.

This is important because it’s under your control. This includes identifying good trading opportunities and good entry price. Many people just like to be trigger happy and open any trades they want to. Trading is about getting quality trades and not quantity trades, more trading actions will cause more mistakes. Often people are very impatient and like to chase after the price and got in at a bad entry point. Remember that opportunities to trade will always arise, so wait for it and don’t risk unnecessarily.

Tip #2. Knowing what is going on in your mind, feelings and body.

Being aware of what the mind is telling you and how we are feeling is important in developing mental strength. When you know how you feel and how you think, it’s easier to keep things in control. For example, if your mind is telling you that today the market is not moving much in any direction, then you don’t sit in front of your computer to wait for an opportunity already! If you continue to find reason to trade, you’ll find yourself ended up in an unnecessary trade.

Tip #3. Commit to high value actions regardless of how you feel.

This means you have to be willing to accept unwanted thoughts and feelings because trading well is more important than feeling good. While it’s not easy to maintain positive trading actions when you are feeling down, take a break from it and come back when you are refreshed.

5 Lessons From Legendary Traders: Michael Marcus

  
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Lesson #1: Each Trader has A Distinct Style
“You also have to follow your own light. Because I have so many friends who are talented traders, I often have to remind myself that if I try to trade their way, or on their ideas, I am going to lose. Every trader has strengths and weaknesses. Some are good holders of winners, but may hold their losers a little too long. Others may cut their winners a little short, but are quick to take their losses. As long as you stick to your own style, you get the good and the bad in your own approach. When you try to incorporate someone else’s style, you often wind up with the worst of both styles. I’ve done that a lot.”
This is a very important point: You have to find out your strength and weaknesses and develop a trading style that suits your personality best. If you are good at holding winners – trade trend-following systems. If you are comfortable with several consecutive small losses and several big wins – trade chart patterns. If you are highly disciplined and not too aggressive – you could focus only on high-quality trades which come rarely. Let your personality choose your trading style.

Lesson #2: Always Use Stops
“Always use stops. I mean actually put them in, because that commits you to get out at a certain point”
This one’s a no-brainer, but worth mentioning. Many beginners tend to discard stop losses after seeing several trades touching their stop loss and then continuing in their direction. Very wrong approach. Putting stop loss is crucial for your trading success and performance. If you stop loss is placed in logical place (A.K.A: Support or Resistance level), you should have no reason not to respect it – if price touched it, the basis for your position has voided and staying in the position is highly risky. Also, always have an emergency stop in case of sudden news or catastrophe. (more…)

TRADING MANTRA'S

  
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trading-mantrasEven the best traders in the market have trading sessions that are less than optimal.  Human nature dictates that we make mistakes, and trading the stock market is no exception.  Subsequently, there is always room for improvement, whether you are a novice trader or a seasoned veteran. 

  1. Stick to Your Guns – Don’t try to run from the market.  The only way to boost trading profits is to stay in the game and keep trading.  Running from the trades and the action will keep you out of the market, whether it is hot or cold.  Sticking to your trading plan and enacting trading discipline are the keys to producing profits.

 

  1. Set Stop Losses and Take Profits – “Set and forget” trading is generally profitable.  When you place each trade, remember to place your exit and stop loss, and then let the market be your guide.  Have a preset limit of how much you’re willing to win and how much you can lose.  Technical analysis will tell you the best price for selling (near resistance) and the best place for buying (near support).  Support and resistance points are the best places to put limit orders. (more…)
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