Sometimes, traders make mistakes.
In fact, it’s a common occurrence! The emotional swings of trading and investing often induce greed and fear among market participants, which can lead to poor decision making, position sizing, and more.
However, due to the variable outcomes of the market, sometimes making a decision that goes against solid risk control or traditional position entry criteria can payoff - big time.
In the comments below, we want to hear about a mistake you made that ended up being a big winner, AND whether or not you were able to realize it was a mistake at the time.
Sometimes big wins on bad trades can reinforce bad habits, which can lead to big losses down the line - so practicing critical self reflection is an important practice to keep.
Bring on the stories!
In fact, it’s a common occurrence! The emotional swings of trading and investing often induce greed and fear among market participants, which can lead to poor decision making, position sizing, and more.
However, due to the variable outcomes of the market, sometimes making a decision that goes against solid risk control or traditional position entry criteria can payoff - big time.
In the comments below, we want to hear about a mistake you made that ended up being a big winner, AND whether or not you were able to realize it was a mistake at the time.
Sometimes big wins on bad trades can reinforce bad habits, which can lead to big losses down the line - so practicing critical self reflection is an important practice to keep.
Bring on the stories!
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Read more about the new tools and features we're building for you: tradingview.com/blog/en/
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Read more about the new tools and features we're building for you: tradingview.com/blog/en/
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