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In this cutthroat world we live in, we often follow the motto, “The ends justify the means.” Blind ambition, self-sacrifice, and extreme self-control are valued. If you can work tirelessly, wait l ..

It has often been said that the investing behaviour of the masses is driven by fear and greed. Emotions are powerful, and when people are a slave to their emotions, their actions are often irrational ..

When you put your money on the line, it’s hard to avoid getting a little emotional. Novice traders may be especially prone to experience a roller-coaster ride of emotions, feeling euphoric after ..

Winning traders are extremely disciplined. They astutely study the markets, devise a trading plan, and follow it. They control their impulse to abandon their plans prematurely, and they don’t allow ..

Many traders experience an emotional rollercoaster. They euphorically celebrate their wins, but soon face despair as their losses mount. Emotion control is one of the most complex issues a trader must ..

Market decisions are often driven by fear and greed. When we are afraid of potential losses, we sell. When we are greedy, we buy. Behavioural economists argue that it’s a little more complicated ..

Winning traders aren’t influenced by their emotions. The nature of trading demands an objective, logical approach. If one experiences extreme elation after a win and extreme disappointment after ..

Jack suddenly slammed his mouse against the wall. He was angry. He had been monitoring a trade, ready to take a quick profit, when other traders’ actions impacted the price and unexpectedly thwa ..

The stereotype of the ultimate trader has many of the same traits as Mr Spock on “Star Trek.” Mr Spock looks at events logically and objectively and follows a rational plan when approachin ..

Sam has been monitoring a position for the past week. He bought at $50 and had a target of $52. For the past week, the price moved according to plan. Sam was feeling good about his progress. He had be ..