Learn the 4 Best Strategies to Maximize Your Profits Today
In the today's article, we will discuss 4 classic yet profitable forex and gold trading strategies.
1️⃣Pullback Trading
Pullback trading is a trend-following strategy where you open the positions after pullbacks.
If the market is trading in a bullish trend, your goal as a pullback trader is to wait for a completion of a bullish impulse and then let the market correct itself. Your entry should be the assumed completion point of a correctional movement. You expect a trend-following movement from there.
In a bearish trend, you wait for a completion of the bearish impulse, let the market retrace, and you look for short-entry after a completion of the retracement leg.
Here is the example of pullback trading.
On the left chart, we see the market that is trading in a bearish trend.
A pullback trader would short the market upon completion of the correctional moves.
On the right chart, I underlined the buy entry points of a pullback trader.
That strategy is considered to be one of the simplest and profitable and appropriate for newbie traders.
2️⃣Breakout Trading
Breakout trading implies buying or selling the breakout of a horizontal structure or a trend line.
If the price breaks a key support, it signifies a strong bearish pressure.
Such a violation will trigger a bearish continuation with a high probability.
Alternatively, a bullish breakout of a key resistance is a sign of strength of the buyers and indicates a highly probable bullish continuation.
Take a look, how the price broke a key daily resistance on a daily time frame. After a breakout, the market retested the broken structure that turned into a support. A strong bullish rally initiated from that.
With the breakout trading, the best entries are always on a retest of a broken structure.
3️⃣Range Trading
Range trading signifies trading the market that is consolidating.
Most of the time, the market consolidates within the horizontal ranges.
The boundaries of the range may provide safe points to buy and sell the market from.
The upper boundary of the range is usually a strong resistance and one may look for shorting opportunities from there,
while the lower boundary of the range is a safe place to buy the market from.
EURCAD pair is trading within a horizontal range on a daily.
The support of the range is a safe zone to buy the market from.
A bullish movement is anticipated to the resistance of the range from there.
Taking into considerations, that the financial instruments may consolidate for days, weeks and even months, range trading may provide substantial gains.
4️⃣Counter Trend Trading
Counter trend trading signifies trading against the trend.
No matter how strong is the trend, the markets always trade in zig-zags. After impulses follow the corrections, and after the corrections follow the impulses.
Counter trend traders looks for a completion of the bullish impulses in a bullish trend to short the market;
and for a completion of bearish impulses in a downtrend to buy it.
Here is the example of a counter trend trade.
EURJPY is trading in a bullish trend. However, the last 3 bearish moves initiated from a rising trend line. For a trader, shorting the trend line was a perfect entry to catch a bearish move.
Such trading strategy is considered to be one of the most complicated, because one goes against the crowd and overall sentiment.
With the experience, traders may combine these strategies.
Try them all, and find the one that suites you the most.
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Top 12 Trading Myths Busted! TRADING MYTHBUSTERSIt’s time we cut through the BS and noise and shed some light on the TRUE and REAL world of financial trading.
I can’t believe the misconceptions and false ideas of trading are still making appearances.
It’s time to educate yourself before you eradicate your account.
So let’s debunk some common and dangerous trading myths.
Myth 1: It’s a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
Trading has long been shrouded in the myth of transforming anyone into an overnight millionaire.
But it’s an illusion. It’s what drives newbies and amateurs into the trading world.
And then a few months later, when they realise what it actually takes to grow an account.
They move to the next “best” thing.
Trading is a forever life-style that requires ongoing discipline and patience through strategic planning, knowledge and presteen execution.
And not to mention, it also involves periods of losses.
There are no shortcuts to wealth in trading, it’s a journey, not a sprint!
Myth 2: It’s Just High-Stakes Gambling
Trading is a form of gambling.
But strategic gambling.
It’s not like pulling the slots machine and having a chance of being right or wrong.
Or flipping a coin.
No, trading has an element of risk and reward control.
And it is based on nothing more than probabilities and comprehensive understanding of market trends, money management and analytical skills.
Unlike gambling, which is based largely on luck.
You have an element of control with the outcome. That’s through trading journals, back and forward testing and making stringent decisions.
Myth 3: More Risk, More Reward
Yes! If you risk more you’ll gain more.
But when you risk more, you can also LOSE way more.
With trading derivatives and leverage, you’re exposed to more than what you put in.
Sometimes 10 times, sometimes 50 and other times 500.
So, this alone should tell you how dangerous trading is.
When your portfolio goes to 0 – due to high risk – That’s it.
And many traders full port their accounts. And majority become the 98% losing stat of trading.
Stick to low risk, low return.
Keep consistent and the return will start adding up and you’ll reap the rewards in time.
Myth 4: Only the Rich Can Trade
The myth that trading is a club exclusive to the wealthy is just that, a myth.
Decades a go, you would have needed thousands to start trading and investing.
But no longer is that the case.
Some brokerages don’t even have a minimum with trading. You can start off with a demo or practice account.
As long as the competition and innovation picks up, trading will be cheaper, faster and more accessible.
Myth 5: Trading is Only About Buy low – sell high
Although this seems like a logical strategy.
It’s not the only way to profit.
Trading techniques like short selling allow traders to profit from falling markets.
Not only can you buy low and sell high.
You can also sell high and buy low.
Myth 6: More Trades Equal More Profit
Trading isn’t a game of ping pong.
You don’t just play as many times as you can in a day, to profit.
First, Overtrading can lead to rushed decisions, increased transaction costs, and significant stress. Patience often plays a crucial role in a trader’s success.
And second, it all depends on the market environments.
If the market is not trending, you can go long or short and still lose every bet.
Rember you still have to let the market move up or down a bit to make up for the trading costs!
And so you’re already at a disadvantage when you take a trade.
Sometimes the best move is to sit on your hands.
Neutral is also a position and a powerful position during certain periods.
Myth 7: Successful Trading Means Winning Every Trade
Even the most successful traders get knocked down by losses.
It’s the nature of the trading game.
What matters is the net outcome over a period of time.
Your job is to make sure the losses are small and the gains are bigger.
That way, even with a 50% win rate you’ll win and the profits will outweigh the losses in the long run.
Myth 8: Complicated Strategies Yield Better Results
You’ve heard of analysis paralysis right?
When you literally plant so many indicators on your chart it looks like a Jackson Pollocks Christmas Tree painting.
Complication does not equate to success.
You’ll learn that:
Too many indicators will conflict with each other.
You’ll struggle to back test a system.
You’ll struggle to find high probability trades.
You’re making it more complex than it needs to be.
And most important… You need to learn to KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid).
Often, the best trading strategies are the simplest.
What’s essential is understanding your strategy thoroughly and executing it consistently.
Myth 9: You Need to Monitor the Market 24/7
Thanks to stop-loss orders and other automated tools, you do not need to be glued to your screens all day.
The most important attention you’ll need to apply is trading layout, setup and execution.
Once you’re done and the trading levels are in place.
Go live, do something else.
Don’t be a nerd.
Enjoy life.
Trading requires attention, indeed, but a healthy balance is crucial to maintain clear-headed decisions.
Myth 10: Markets Are Always Rational
Markets, unfortunately, aren’t always rational.
Just like you learn in school. There is ideal and real ways of the world.
Sometimes, the market is one clusterfreak of confusion.
Correlations don’t work according to the book.
Trends don’t match up the micro and macro analyses of companies.
Good news doesn’t mean strong uptrends.
Markets are run by many, many, many other factors.
They can be swayed by demand, supply, algorithms, Smart Money, greed, panic, emotion, rumor, and corruption and manipulation.
This will lead to price distortions.
There is a famous quote attributed to Great Depression-era economist John Maynard Keynes –
“Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent”.
Myth 11: Brokers Want You to Lose Money
Yes there are a ton of brokers who make money when you lose.
But reputable, credible and top regulated brokers – do NOT want you to lose.
They make their money from brokerages, spread and from trading volumes.
They want you to succeed and grow. Because if you blow your account, they lose a client.
Hence, when brokers approach me I always tell them the importance of education, guidance and helping them SUCCEED.
Myth 12: Once a Successful Trader, Always a Successful Trader
Market conditions, strategies, and personal circumstances change.
If you want to be a successful trader and remain one it requires constant learning, adaptation, and diligent risk management.
This includes me!
Despite how long I’ve been in the markets, I treat each day independently. I follow my system, risk management rules. I look for future opportunities and prospects to improve my trading, platform, journals and even testing.
This is forever an alive game that requires action. We are always learning, growing, improving and adapting.
Like they say, past success doesn’t guarantee future profits.
Let’s sum up the 12 common Trading Myths:
Myth 1: It’s a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
Myth 2: It’s Just High-Stakes Gambling
Myth 3: More Risk, More Reward
Myth 4: Only the Rich Can Trade
Myth 5: Trading is Only About Buy low – sell high
Myth 6: More Trades Equal More Profit
Myth 7: Successful Trading Means Winning Every Trade
Myth 8: Complicated Strategies Yield Better Results
Myth 9: You Need to Monitor the Market 24/7
Myth 10: Markets Are Always Rational
Myth 11: Brokers Want You to Lose Money
Myth 12: Once a Successful Trader, Always a Successful Trader
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Three Winners from Three Signals - Price Action ExplainedThree Winners from Three Trades with clear and clean price action setups!!
The Video is a review of the three trades from the previous session in Europe and the US.
I take a look at the Price Action the led to the Entry Setups and talk through all the reasoning for the trades.
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Initiation. Accumulation. PumpHow to trade coins after listing? Here is logic of IAP model
BINANCE:APTUSDT
When people get tokens after airdrop or launchpad, most likely on first candle we will see seller pressure. This model works in general only for fundamental projects, where even people who get tokens for free will hold it for long term. Because we got a lot of examples when this model doesn't work and price crashed under listing price. Also we need pay attention in what market period we see this listing. Because if it's a beginning of bear market this model most likely also will not works.
Initiation - Formation price imbalance in the broad price range at the time of listing
coins can be interpreted as an initiating impulse, who doesn't leave fair traded price zones on ways of its formation and in here will be be nearest target. We can use Fib from the bottom to the top candle before correction or just count only body of first Daily close candle.
Accumulation - Price reaction to price imbalance initiating impulse is
a direct indication of the presence or lack of accumulation character on the chart. Zones for accumulation before pump will be classic 0.618 / 0.71/ 0.86 levels by fib.
Pump - last stage of this model is a Pump, minimal target for this trade can be -0.27 and -0.618 level by fib where you can fix profit. On this example with Aptos it was over 500% pump. After pump depends of market stage and cycle price can continue parabolic move up or correction again to 0.5 or 0.618 level by same fib.
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The Slight Depression - Why NFP Numbers aren't tha NB* with TechWhy jobs added or lost won’t have a big effect on the tech stock markets in the future
Every month, I get asked about NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls).
This is a barometer that comes out on the 1stFriday of every month.
It tells us one thing.
Whether the number of jobs were added or lost in the US economy for the previous month (excluding farming jobs).
Well let’s take the NFP number coming out today (1 September 2023)
Prior was 187,000 and the Forecast is 170,000.
So already, they are guessing there’ll be 17,000 less jobs added this month compared to last month.
In the past I would say, anything less than 170K might be a cause of concern to the stock market and companies (especially in tech) as less people were assigned jobs.
But this month, I have a shift in mind and thoughts.
If NFP comes out worse than expected…
I don't necessarily think this will have a bad effect on the NASDAQ.
In fact, the Nasdaq is showing strong signs of upside to come in the next few months.
Between the Falling Wedge, the Price above 200MA, the price jumping from the prior uptrend - It looks like the NASDAQ wants to shoot up!
And companies like Nvidia, META, Alphabet, Microsoft, IBM and even Tesla, I believe, will do just fine cutting jobs and building their empires simultaneously.
And whether the NFP drops or rises, NASDAQ along with tech stocks will do just fine.
Now let's talk about something a little more solemn.
I have a wild thought of the day.
In the era of accelerated technological advancements and revolutionary influence of AI (Artificial Intelligence), there is a paradigm shift happening between the biologics and the non-biologics.
Sure tech companies will need a strong workforce, but I don’t think they need an excessive amount of employees like in the past.
In the AI era with new AI developments, deep and machine learning to optimise and maximise operations and profits…
I think we WILL undoubtedly see a major disruption in the employee force.
But here is where it gets scary…
Those who adapt, grow and evolve will make it.
Those who don't might, fall behind and into what I call.
The Slight Depression
This is where things are getting tough and more expensive.
· Salaries are staying the same while prices are going up.
· Groceries you have to think twice when buying cereals.
· Flights are crazy.
· Rates and taxes are just ridiculous.
· Some restaurants are out of their minds.
· Don’t start with mortgages, bonds, insurance and medical aid.
· Filling up a tank of petrol is showing off nowadays!
Clearly, there is a shift between the lower and upper class.
Where I truly believe the middle class is falling away very quickly.
Soon it’ll be lower and upper class!
No in between and that scares me!
So…
The onus now lies YOU.
You really need to adapt, adopt and integrate to this rapidly evolving landscape.
Foe examples, if you possess the skills to work alongside AI, harness its potential, and contribute to its development, you’ll stand a chance in the job market.
If you continue to learn new tricks, no matter how old or young of a dog you are.
If you continue to upskill yourself.
If you invest in yourself (physically, mentally and financially).
You’ll have the upper hand.
What are your thoughts?
Do you think a lower NFP number is bad for tech stocks and an index like the NASDAQ?
Do you think The Slight Depression is among us?
Answer yes or no.
How to Begin Trading in 6 Steps
If you have already taken the leap and started trading – You may skip this article and enjoy your day 😊
Beginner traders, I’m writing this for you!
Financial trading has never been more accessible, cheaper and innovative than ever before.
What you have available today, I once had to pay up to $10,000 a year. And some charting platforms cost up to $25,000 a year!
Absolutely insane.
And now today, it’s ready for you for practically FREE especially on TradingView!.
However, if you’re ready to to embark on this journey successfully, there are some essential components that you must have.
You’ll need 6 things to start your trading the right way.
1. Trading Platform
A trading platform is your gateway to the financial markets.
It’s an online software that allows you to execute trades, monitor markets, analyze price charts, and do much more.
The best platforms are user-friendly, offer a wide range of tools, and support multiple asset classes such as stocks, forex, insdices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. They should also offer either spread betting, CFDs (which is what I like), futures and or lots.
Make sure the platform you choose is regulated by relevant financial authorities and offers strong security measures to safeguard your funds and data.
2. Charting Platform
A charting platform is a tool used to visualize market data.
You should be able to choose various formats such as line, bar, and candlestick charts.
They also provide a range of technical analysis indicators, such as moving averages, RSI, MACD, and Fibonacci retracements, which can help you analyze market trends and make informed trading decisions.
When you choose a charting platform, consider its ease of use, customizability, the range of available indicators, and compatibility with your trading platform.
3. Fund Your Account
Before you can start trading, you need to fund your trading account.
Now here’s the funny thing.
Most people put in like $1,000 or like $10,000 – Something ridiculously small.
And they just keep it at that. Look, you can have a sizeable account in your portfolio. And you can trade as if you have $1,000. You don’t need to trade everything.
But you do need to take that leap and deposit money into your account.
Also, understand the platform’s margin requirements to avoid potential margin calls (When they tell you – you have to cough up more money).
You need to be 100% ready and have your capital management prepared to a T.
4. Trading Strategy
This is your roadmap.
This is your ‘holy-grail’
This is your game plan.
This is your future plan in the financial markets.
You get the point.
A strategy will outline:
• How to know when a trade lines up.
• When to enter trades according to criteria
• When to exit a trade according to criteria.
• When to adjust your trade if need be (Lock in profits, cut losses, maximise gains).
• Which markets to trade
• How much to risk on each trade.
Your strategy can be based on technical analysis, fundamental analysis, or a combination of both.
I have used a 20 year old strategy that incorporates chart patterns, money management rules, two indicators and Smart Money Concepts.
More importantly, your strategy should align with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and trading schedule.
5. Trading Journal
A trading journal is a record of all your trades.
It includes entry and exit points, the reasons for taking the trade, the strategy used, and the outcome.
I also have other elements like Mistakes, Emotions, Drawdowns, Risk to reward and so many more.
Basically, it’s a valuable tool to reflect on your performance.
This will allow you to review your trades, learn from your mistakes, and improve your strategy over time.
6. Rules and Criteria
To ensure discipline and risk management in trading, it’s essential to set rules and criteria. These guidelines will help you remain consistent and prevent emotional decision-making. Here are some examples:
• Halt after a 15% drawdown on your account:
This rule can prevent further losses during a bad trading period.
It’s a form of risk management, forcing you to stop and reassess your strategy when things are not going as planned.
• Never risk more than 2% per trade:
This rule ensures that even multiple losing trades in a row won’t wipe out your account.
• Only trade with the trend:
When market is up – only look for longs.
When market is down – only look for shorts.
When market is sideways – Be cautiously
• Every trade needs a stop-loss and take-profit level
This automates risk management, ensuring you exit trades at predetermined levels.
• Limit the number of trades per day or period
This prevents overtrading. Always think quality versus quantity. And if you have a couple of trades, make sure you know what the WORST case scenario is for your portfolio if you hit a losing streak.
Sometimes it’s best to hedge positions (Longs and Shorts). and keeps you focused on quality rather than quantity.
• No trading during high-impact news events
Markets can be particularly volatile during these times, which can increase risk.
This is just a fraction of your journey.
Enjoy your trading journey.
It’s exciting.
It’s also long, be patient. This won’t take a month, a year or even three years.
But after 3 years, you’ll get a taste of the potential of trading fortunes.
But it’s all up to you!
This needs preparation, discipline, and constant learning.
You have the starting steps…
Now get to it.
4 Dangerous News Events - for TradersWhen you’re a mechanical trader.
And when you think you got trading in a bag.
You still need to be logical and rational when trading the markets.
There are exceptions.
And you need to consider these exceptions which could have a profound effect on the financial markets.
It’s these unforeseen circumstances, that you need to take the stand.
You might need to risk less.
You might need to not take the trade.
You might need to halt trading for a few days.
All because of these potential 4 events.
Let’s get into them so you can stay out of them.
Black Swans (Unprecedented events)
Black Swans are highly unpredictable events that go beyond what is usually expected of a situation.
One definition I like is this.
A Black Swan is where an event can cause the market to move 10 standard deviations away from the norm.
When this happens they could potentially have severe and wide-reaching consequences.
You’ll see the market will jump erratically and even cause a halt in trading activity completely.
So when you spot a Black Swan. Just take it easy from trading the markets that can be affected.
Here are 10 Black Swan Events that I can think of that had an impact on the markets.
2008 Global Financial Crisis
Triggered by the collapse of the US housing market, it led to a worldwide banking crisis and severe global economic downturn.
COVID-19 Pandemic
An unprecedented global health crisis that had significant repercussions on global economies and markets in 2020.
Dotcom Bubble Burst (2000)
The dramatic rise (due to greed and optimism) and fall (due to fear and panic) of internet companies in the late 1990s led to a severe market correction.
Brexit (2016)
Britain’s unexpected decision to leave the EU had immediate impacts on global markets.
Japanese Asset Price Bubble Burst (1992)
This led to a lost decade of economic stagnation in Japan.
(Have you seen the Nikkei! And can you imagine holding stocks from 1992?)
Swiss Franc Unpegging (2015)
The Swiss National Bank’s sudden decision to remove the cap on the Franc’s value against the Euro led to extreme currency volatility.
(Forex trading was a nightmare seeing some prices drop hundreds of pips).
September 11 Attacks (2001)
The terrorist attacks had immediate and long-term effects on global economies and markets.
(I was too young to worry so I missed this one.)
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster (2011)
Triggered by a massive earthquake and tsunami, it had significant impacts on global energy markets.
(I remember holding oil stocks while driving. And I came home to R120,000 loss).
Flash Crash (2010)
The US stock market crash, triggered by a high-frequency trading algorithm, sent a financial shockwave around the world.
(Fat fingers caused by unknown factors).
Oil Price Negative (2020)
For the first time in history, the price of US oil turned negative due to low demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moving on...
Non-Farm Payrolls (Major spikes during news release)
The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is the big one.
It is released on the first Friday of each month and is a key economic indicator for the United States.
It shows us the total number of paid US workers, excluding farm employees, government employees, private household employees, and employees of non-profit organizations.
When the numbers are higher than expected, there are more jobs and the stock markets go up.
When the numbers are lower than expected, there are less jobs, more pessimism which causes stock markets to plummet.
Significant deviations from forecasts in the NFP data can lead to major spikes in market volatility.
If the data shows job growth, it indicates a strong economy, which can boost the US dollar and negatively impact bonds due to the potential for increased interest rates.
Conversely, lower-than-expected job growth can indicate a weakening economy, potentially weakening the US dollar and boosting bond prices.
Possible Warnings (Micro and Macro Announcements)
Keeping an ear to the ground for both micro and macro announcements can provide a trader with essential foresight.
On a micro level, company-specific news such as:
Earnings reports
New product launches
Executive changes
M&A activities
Rights Offers and share distributions
These can result in large price movements.
On the macro level, broader economic announcements like:
Changes in monetary policy
inflation rates
QE (Quantitative Easing)
Credit tightening
GDP growth
Consumer sentiment
FOMC, Central banks meetings and economic talks
and geopolitical events
You’ll see these will have a ripple effect on wider market movements.
Huge Gaps (Spikes in Volatility in Prices)
Price gaps occur when there’s a significant difference between the closing price of one trading period and the opening price of the next.
Basically, a void between two price candles.
This generally happens when one market moves up during the day. And then a bigger and leading market crashes. This results in the first market opening a lot lower down than the previous close.
This can be due to an impactful event that happened in the time between the two periods.
Keep an eye out on these four events.
It’ll help you better navigate the market landscape, react to volatility, and potentially make better trading decisions.
Remember, the financial markets are affected by a myriad of factors, and a keen understanding of these key events can be a critical part of your trading strategy.
USDCHF: descending channelThe USDCHF is moving within a descending trend channel, and the price has reached the upper part of this channel, which also acts as a strong resistance level. Therefore, further decrease is likely. The targets are the lower support levels and the lower part of the channel. It's recommended to observe how the price reacts to this level.
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How to identify a trend move using AnchorsIn the video I discuss the concept of Anchors in trading and how I use them in my own trading.
Anchors play a major part in identifying the prime areas to trade and also in risk management when in a trade. I will discuss my prime setups and trading areas using anchors and multi-timeframe analysis.
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16 Golden Risk Management Rules for TradersTo build your portfolio.
You need to learn to manage your risk.
And over the last 16+ years, I’ve given you maybe five ideas on how to do it.
Well, today I have 16 of the most essential Risk Management rules I could come up with in just one seating.
They might not all apply to you.
But most of them I believe will definitely resonate with you, your portfolio and with your risk profile.
So, I have taken the time, energy and effort to jot down the 16 most powerful Risk management rules, you can apply to your trading.
Starting today…
Here they are…
RULE #1:
The 2% Rule
Never risk more than 2% of your total trading capital on a single trade.
This rule will help you to limit the impact of any single trade on your portfolio.
RULE #2:
The Probability Rule – Classify trades as high, medium, or low probability
This depends on your trading strategy.
If you know how to spot a:
High probability trade (HPT) (good chance of winning).
Medium probability trade (MPT) (lower chance of winning).
Low probability trade (LPT) (very low chance of winning).
I have a very simple rule.
With a HPT, risk 2% of your portfolio.
With a MPT, risk 1.5% of your portfolio.
With a LPT, risk 1% of your portfolio
Only risk according to the state of the probabilities of the trade – right?
RULE #3:
20% Drawdown Rule – Halt trading at a 20% loss to avoid deeper slumps
If that inevitable Drawdown kicks in.
And your portfolio drops 5%, 10% and then down to 20%.
Halt trading. Don’t stop!
Instead, move over to paper trade your account until the conditions turn up and the system works again.
And when you do start, only start risking 1% at a time until you are confident again with your strategy and with your frame of mind.
This rule alone, you’ll save you from blowing your account.
RULE #4:
NEVER risk money you can’t afford to lose
If you feel emotionally tied to your money.
Or you need the money for daily living expenses or retirement savings.
Don’t trade with it.
You will feel like a wreck. Instead of enjoying the trading journey and process.
Trading will be an emotional rollercoaster during both winning and losing streaks.
RULE #5:
The Time Stop-Loss Rule – Apply a time-based stop-loss rule to limit losses
If a trade doesn’t reach its profit target within a specific timeframe – Close the trade.
I have a 7 week time stop loss before I consider closing trades.
Either you’ll bank a lower loss than you planned. Or you will bank a lower profit than planned.
This prevents capital from being tied up in stagnant trades.
NOTE: There are times where I might NOT implement a time stop loss. For example, when I short (sell) a trade which earns interest income each day.
RULE #6:
The Trailing 1:1 Rule – Use a 1:1 trailing stop-loss to protect profits
Once a trade hits a 1:1 risk-reward ratio.
I might trail my stop loss up to just above break even.
This way I will bank a minimum gain, should the trade turn against me.
My win rate will go up, for the portfolio.
And emotionally it’s easier to hold a trade where you’ve secured a minimum profit.
RULE #7:
Half off Rule – Take half your profits early to secure gains
If the trade is moving nicely in my favour.
And it reaches a R:R of 1 to 1. Sometimes I’ll close half my position.
I’ll then trail my stop loss to above breakeven.
This way I’ll bank a decent profit.
And I would have left room for the market to continue rallying to my initial take profit.
This rule alone is God-sent.
RULE #8:
The 1% Margin Rule – Limit margin use to 1% of your account to control risk
For those who are worried about HIGH leveraged instruments.
This one is for you.
The rule is, if you’re trading on margin (leverage).
Never risk more than 1% of your trading account on a single trade.
This way:
You’ll have majority of your portfolio to trade with.
You’ll have less money exposed to risk in any one trade.
You’ll be able to track your risk better, for if the market gaps.
RULE #9:
The Intraday Stop Rule – Set an intraday rule to know when to stop trading for the day
If you take on an intraday trade i.e. Smart Money Concepts trading a Forex Pair or index.
Set a daily loss limit or a maximum number of losses.
If you reach this amount, stop trading for the day to prevent your portfolio from spiralling into more losses.
Come back the next day, to slay.
RULE #10:
Forex NEWS Rule – Stay off the market during high-impact news events
This happens during high-volatile events.
And this applies with mainly Forex!
If there are any high impact news events such as major economic announcements.
It can significantly increase trading risks.
When these days come, I don’t take any Forex trades.
Here’s are the main High-Impact-News events:
CPI (Consumer Price Index) news report days
CPI measures the changes in prices of a basket of goods and services over time as a measure of inflation.
NFP (Non Farm Payrolls)
A monthly report released (on the 1st Friday of the month) by the US
Department of Labor. It shows the number of jobs added or lost in the non farm sector. This is a measure of the health of the US economy.
PPI (Producer Price Index)
A measure of the average change over time in the prices that domestic producers
receive for their goods and services. This is another measure of inflation and economic growth.
First with CPI and then with PPI.
FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee)
When the FOMC the US Federal Reserve meets to set monetary policy, (decision on interest rates and the money supply).
RULE #11:
The Risk-Reward Rule – Aim for a risk-reward ratio of at least 1:1.5
If you do NOT see a trade with a Risk to Reward of at least 1:1.5.
It is NOT a good idea to trade.
Anything less than 1:1.5, and your risk will be similar to what you are looking to gain.
And remember, you still need to cover costs, brokerages and daily interest charges.
It’s not worth buying and selling trades with a R:R of 1:1.5.
I prefer to trade with risk to rewards of 1:2 instead.
That way, even with a 40% win rate, I’ll be profitable.
RULE #12:
The 20% Golden Rule – Never expose your portfolio to more than 20%
Trading is a risky biscuit.
So, even though you have money in your account.
Doesn’t mean you should have all of your money in different markets.
I like to limit my capital to a maximum of 20% of my total investment portfolio.
Remember, you are gearing up when you trade.
While leverage can magnify gains, it can also magnify losses.
It’s crucial to know how to use leverage effectively.
Also, it’s our job to and avoid taking on more debt than we can handle.
Because when you trade on margin (leverage), you’re exposing yourself to MORE than what you deposit.
So protect most of the capital at a time in your portfolio.
RULE #13:
The Hedgehog Rule – Don’t be too long or too short – Hedge your positions
I like to say hedge your positions.
Don’t HOG on too many longs. Or too many shorts.
When a main index is showing strong signs of moving in a certain direction (up or down).
You may feel the absolute need to buy as many stocks as possible, to ride the trend.
However, you need to remember the market can change the trend direction just as fast.
And your winning positions can instantly turn to losers.
So, when you are holding a high number of longs, make sure you trade a couple of shorts.
When you are holding a large number of shorts, make sure you trade a few longs.
This way you can hedge your positions in case the market does make a turnaround.
Effective hedging strategies can protect your portfolio from market volatility.
RULE #14:
Multi-Account Rule – Use different accounts for different markets
Every market acts differently.
Forex works differently to stocks.
So, I like to have two different accounts for each.
I like to track and trade Forex for one account and stocks for another.
Having too many eggs in one basket, will skew the portfolio and your track record – due to the sporadic and different movements with each set of markets.
So, diversify your portfolios across different asset classes and markets to manage risk.
RULE #15:
Check Up Rule – Regularly monitor your portfolio’s performance
The markets are always changing including:
Algorithm
New volume being injected in the markets
Dynamics of demand and supply
This causes a shift in different market environments and echoes into the financial world.
Therefore, you need to regularly review your portfolio.
This will help you to realign it with your goals, statistics, drawdown & reward management as well as your risk tolerance and goals.
RULE #16:
Correlation Rule – Understand and monitor the correlation between assets
Markets are generally positively correlated.
This means, they tend to move in the same direction.
If you see a large bank company going up in price and you go long, the chances are good that other banking companies are also going up in price (within the main stock market).
When you understand correlation between stocks, forex, indices, commodities etc…
You can find more high probability trades which will better diversify your portfolio, reduce your risk and you’ll be exposed to other market opportunities in similar markets.
Told you it will be worth it!
Save this, print it out and keep it by you.
These are the most important money management rules I believe are necessary to know as a trader. Below is the summary of them again, with the subheading.
If you found this helpful, please send let me know in the comments.
16 Most NB* Money Management Rules
RULE #1: The 2% Rule – Never risk more than 2% of your trading capital
RULE #2: The Probability Rule – Classify trades as high, medium, or low probability
RULE #3: 20% Drawdown Rule – Halt trading at a 20% loss to avoid deeper slumps
RULE #4: NEVER risk money you can’t afford
RULE #5: The Time Stop-Loss Rule – Apply a time-based stop-loss rule to limit losses
RULE #6: The Trailing 1:1 Rule – Use a 1:1 trailing stop-loss to protect profits
RULE #7: Half off Rule – Take half your profits early to secure gains
RULE #8: The 1% Margin Rule – Limit margin use to 1% of your account to control risk
RULE #9: The Intraday Stop Rule – Set an intraday rule to know when to stop trading for the day
RULE #10: Forex NEWS Rule – Stay off the market during high-impact news events
RULE #11: The Risk-Reward Rule – Aim for a risk-reward ratio of at least 1:1.5
RULE #12: The 20% Golden Rule – Never expose your portfolio to more than 20%
RULE #13: The Hedgehog Rule – Don’t be too long or too short -Hedge your positions
RULE #14: Multi-account Rule – Use different accounts for different markets
RULE #15: Check Up Rule – Regularly monitor your portfolio’s performance
RULE #16: Correlation Rule – Understand and monitor the correlation between assets
What are Fakeouts, Shakeouts and Whipsaws?Let's get straight into the three cronies of trading disaster when taking and holding a position.
Fake-out: (When the price makes a false breakout of a chart pattern)
A fake-out occurs when the price of a market appears to break out of a certain chart pattern.
This could be a trendline, support, or resistance level.
But then quickly reverses and retreats back within the pattern.
Shake-out: (Where the market is highly volatile and the price moves to levels that hits their stop losses and gets traders out of their trades)
A shake-out is a scenario where the market becomes highly volatile and the price moves rapidly to levels that trigger the stop-loss orders of many traders.
Stop-loss orders are pre-set risk levels at which traders automatically exit their positions to limit their losses.
A shake-out is designed to "shake out" weak or inexperienced traders from the market.
When stop-loss orders are triggered, it can create a temporary spike in the opposite direction of the prevailing trend.
Once these traders are "shaken out," the market might resume its original trend.
You’ll see this most commonly with low liquid, high volatile markets like Penny Stocks or Penny Cryptos.
Whipsaw: (This is where the market will change its most prominent direction within the day).
Whipsaw refers to a situation where the market quickly changes its direction within a relatively short period, often during a single trading day.
This can cause confusion and losses for traders who are caught off-guard.
Whipsaws can occur due to various factors, such as sudden news releases, economic data surprises, or changes in sentiment.
They are characterized by sharp price movements that can make it difficult to make accurate trading decisions.
Whipsaws are especially common during periods of high market uncertainty or when there's a lack of a clear trend.
Let’s create a quick summary of the three:
Fake-out:
(When the price makes a false breakout of a chart pattern)
Shake-out:
(where the market is highly volatile and the price moves to levels that hits their stop losses and gets traders out of their trades)
Whipsaw:
(This is where the market will change its most prominent direction within the day).
The Power of the 3 Seconds Rule in TradingIn the fast-paced world of financial trading, time is often the difference between success and failure.
One effective strategy that I’ve found incredibly beneficial is the 3 Seconds Rule.
This rule, adaptable to virtually any life scenario and business.
It’s simple…
Before you make a crucial decision, you count to three.
1, 2, 3
This will help you streamline the process to execute.
It’ll also stop you from hesitating, over analyses or overthinking.
Let’s delve into how this can be applied.
Trade Lines Up: Preparation is Key
The first stage in this strategy involves setting up your trade.
This includes preparing your charts, drawing the lines, placing indicators, and identifying potential entry points.
This will help you to map out your trade plan in advance/
Also you’ll be able to respond quickly.
The 3 Seconds Rule here encourages swift action.
Once your analysis is complete and everything lines up, count to three, and finalize your setup.
This helps to avoid second-guessing your analysis, which can lead to paralysis by analysis.
Place Your Trading Levels: Define Your Parameters
Next open your trading platform and count to three. 1, 2, 3.
Then put in your trading levels.
These levels include the entry point, stop loss, take profit point, volume of trade, and whether it’s a long or short position.
This ensures that your predefined strategy is implemented promptly.
This is critical in a market environment where prices can change rapidly.
Just Take the Trade: Execution is Crucial
The final stage involves actually executing the trade.
You’ve done your analysis, prepared your charts, identified your levels, and now it’s time to make the trade.
Again, you apply the 3 Seconds Rule.
1, 2, 3
And then click the button to execute.
Like I said before, this will eliminate the fear or hesitation that can often occur at the moment of execution.
By forcing yourself to take action within three seconds, you are not allowing time for doubt or fear to prevent you from following your carefully crafted trading plan.
The Benefits of the 3 Seconds Rule
In the world of financial trading, the 3 Seconds Rule offers numerous benefits:
Eliminates hesitation:
When you commit to taking action within three seconds, you will avoid becoming trapped in a cycle of overthinking that can lead to missed opportunities.
Encourages decisive action:
The 3 Seconds Rule compels you to make a decision quickly.
Reduces stress:
By making a plan and sticking to it within a set timeframe, you can minimize the anxiety and stress of waiting too long.
So you got the power of the 3 Seconds Rule?
1, 2, 3, – GO!
6 Quantifiable Trading Goals to KnowThere is one thing that will separate the winners from the losers.
Knowing your numerical trading goals.
When you have a back-tested and solid strategy, everything else becomes easier.
You have the past and the potential future in your vision.
And all you need to do is follow the rules and then keep them in check.
To do this, you need to have written down your goals, drawn from your trading statistics and back-tested journals.
This will give you the spine of your trading strategy and ultimately guide you on the path to sustainable profitability.
There are many numbers to take in but I’m going to kickstart you with probably six of the most critical trading goals.
This will help you set your own milestones for success.
Number of Trades to Take in a Year (e.g., 120)
You need to have some type of idea of the number of trades, you’ll execute in a year.
This number can be derived from your trading strategy, time frame choice, risk tolerance, and market analysis.
For instance, if you’re a swing trader focusing on weekly chart patterns and SMC, you might aim for 120 trades in a year.
This equates to 10 trades per month.
Maybe you want to take 60 trades with stocks, indices and commodities.
Maybe you want to take another 60 trades between Forex and crypto.
Make sure you have a rough number according to your stats, so you can keep on track.
Number of Winners
Winners and losers come with the game.
So you need to identify the number of winning trades you intend to achieve in a year.
Let’s say you’re aiming for a win rate of 62.5%.
With the earlier goal of 120 trades in a year, you’re targeting approximately 75 winning trades (120 * 0.625).
Number of Losers
Losing trades are an inherent part of trading.
You need to have an acceptable number of losing trades in mind.
This will help you to manage risk effectively and maintain emotional equilibrium.
In our example, if you’re aiming for 120 trades a year, you should look at taking around 45 losing trades.
If 62.5% is your win rate then 37.5% is your losing rate (100% – 62.5%).
Win Rate
Your win rate represents the percentage of trades that yield profits.
With a target win rate of 62.5%, this means you aim to close over half of your trades with a profit.
Sure, you’re not going to bank 62.5% every week, month and year.
You might have a 70% win rate one year.
You might have a 55% win rate the next year.
Remember, consistency is key here.
But with consistency, you’ll find it’ll balance to around 62.5% win rate per year.
Percentage Return
Trading is relative.
Doesn’t matter if you have a $10,000 (R200,000) or a $300,000 (R6,000,000) account.
You need to think in percentages and not dollars.
For example, if your starting capital is $10,000 and your goal is a 32% annual return, you’re targeting a profit of $3,200 (R64,000) by year-end (0.32 * $10,000).
Expected Drawdown %
Then we need to prepare for the drops.
Drawdown refers to the reduction in your trading capital after a series of losing trades. When your portfolio goes from an all time high and takes a dip, that’s a drawdown.
An expected drawdown of 20% means that you should be prepared for a decrease of up to $2,000 (R40,000) in your starting capital of $10,000 (R200,000) during the course of the year.
It might come in May. It might last ‘till August.
This will enable you to track your performance, manage risk effectively, and maintain focus on what truly matters.
Remember consistency leads to long-term profitability.
The Power of Trading Tunnel VisionAs humans. It’s tough.
In this day and age, it feels impossible to just focus on one task at a time.
You’re already shifting your attention. As you read this!
You’re thinking about:
What to eat, what you’re missing on Facebook, how boring this article is going to be, what’s on TV tonight, bills you have to pay, how else can you make bread for your financial future.
Right?
You can’t help it. It’s a disease. It’s affecting most people.
It affected me for most of my life.
And I think it’s one of these reasons why people are:
NOT happy, NOT succeeding with their goals and NOT building their lives the way they want to.
It needs to stop TODAY!
Just do me one favour…
Try and focus on one goal at a time.
Get through this article first, move onto the next thing.
Think of a racehorse.
For them to be focused, avoid danger, remain undistracted and see the goal…
They need to wear blinkers.
So let’s put on our blinkers and let’s see why tunnel vision is the very skill you need to succeed.
Not just with trading. But with every endeavour you embark to achieve and succeed.
#1: Sharper Focus
Tunnel vision allows you to concentrate and direct your attention to one thing at a time.
Your analysis.
Your setups.
Your execution.
Your modifications.
Your reporting and reviewing.
#2: Less distractions
When you cut out your distractions, you will make more better decisions as a trader.
It’s a skill.
Put your phone away.
Close your social media windows right now.
Clear your desk and cupboards.
Take the dog or cat out.
Switch off the TV.
Focus on your trading each day or when you do trade.
#3: Better Risk Management
When you are just about to take the trade.
Make sure you double check your maths, volume trading size – according to what your portfolio is currently valued at.
You don’t understand how many people make mistakes with: Wrong sizes, miscalculated levels and incorrect risk and reward.
Protect and safeguard your trades with careful risk management consideration.
#4: Speed up results and optimise your tasks:
When you focus on one task at a time, this might be surprising but.
You will finish sooner than you thought.
When you put in your full – time, capital, and mental energy – you’ll be more efficient, productive and more laser focused.
#5: Reduced Stress
Of course when there are less distractions, less worry and less things to deal with at a time – this drops your stress.
And I know you have stress right now. It’s the state of the world with the fast-paced connectivity and exponential developments.
But when you narrow your life down to one thing at a time, I promise your stress will drop which will help with your trading decisions.
#6: Superior strategy understanding
By concentrating on a particular strategy or system, you will find that you’ll build a more profound understanding to where, why and how you’re putting your money.
Master the strategy and only that one and you’ll see how far you’ll go.
#7: Consistency and perseverance
When you adopt tunnel vision in your life, you will begin to be more disciplined with your approach. This will lead to more consistency in your trading results.
And you’ll find it will promote a stable growth of your portfolio.
#8: Clearer Goals to achieve
Like the horse sees the goal ahead.
When you focus your attention on your goals and what you need to do to achieve them, one step at a time.
You can track your progress more effectively. You can steer your trading in a better direction. You can take control of your trading with lightning focus.
#9: Keeps you in the Now
Time is fleeting.
Before you know it, you’re in bed ready to wake up and repeat the routine.
But what if, because you’re living so much in your head, that’s why time is going so quickly.
I mean, right now I am only focusing on writing this article.
And I’m putting in all my heart, energy and soul. And because there are no distractions, I FEEL the present. I feel time going slowly with each typing.
So maybe you should to.
Do everything in the present. Do it with full focus. Do it with heart. Do it with optimism and care.
And this will have a positive effect on your trading.
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GBP/USD Bullish Action: Seizing Winning OpportunitiesYesterday, I highlighted the bullish stance of the GBP/USD pair. In today's session, our focus was on identifying long opportunities towards the higher end of our target. Currently, our target remains valid, and we managed to capitalize on the upward movement. By examining the lower timeframes (1-5), a clear positive shift in market structure towards the long side becomes evident.
Throughout this shift, two distinct opportunities to engage in long positions presented themselves. Although the price didn't quite reach the demand zone, we were still able to execute successful plays.
Why Impulse Trading is DANGEROUS – 19 ReasonsJust to get you up to scratch.
An impulse trader in the financial markets is someone who makes trading decisions based on sudden emotional reactions rather than structured and informed strategies.
They often buy or sell markets due to fear, greed, or other emotions, disregarding systematic analysis and rational judgment.
Being an impulse trader can be dangerous for the following reasons:
Neglect of thorough research:
Impulsive traders often disregard the need for comprehensive market analysis.
Emotional trading
Decisions are often driven by emotions like fear or greed.
Increased risk
Impulsive actions often lead to unnecessary risk-taking.
Loss of capital
Quick decisions can lead to significant financial losses.
Overtrading
Impulse trading often leads to overtrading, resulting in higher transaction costs.
Lack of discipline
Impulsive trading discourages the development of disciplined trading habits.
Neglect of risk management
Impulsive traders often disregard the importance of risk management.
Increased stress
The anxiety of impulsive decisions can lead to physical and mental stress.
Unstable performance
Results can fluctuate wildly due to inconsistent decision-making.
No strategic planning
Impulse trading contradicts the idea of having a clear, consistent trading strategy.
Short-term focus
Impulsive trading often focuses on short-term gains, neglecting long-term profitability.
Dependency on luck
Impulsive trading can become akin to gambling, relying more on luck than skill.
Failure to learn
Impulse trading does not encourage learning from mistakes or experiences.
Neglecting stop loss orders
Impulsive traders often neglect to place stop loss orders to limit their losses.
Fear of missing out (FOMO)
This emotional reaction can lead to poor trading decisions.
Revenge trading
Trying to recover losses quickly can lead to more losses.
Market timing
Trying to time the market perfectly is nearly impossible and can lead to losses.
Ignoring the broader economic context
Impulsive traders often neglect broader market conditions.
Potential for addiction
The thrill of impulse trading can become addictive, leading to a dangerous cycle.
EURAUD - Strong support levelEURAUD has reached significant support, which is the same as Fibonacci level 50-60, so I expect a bounce up to the descending trendline and if it breaks it could target higher resistance levels. If the support breaks, the nearest support level may be the target.
Daily chart:
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My Trading Routine - Not that you care It’s no holy grain, but routine is crucial.
You need to find what works vest for you.
This way you’ll be able to streamline your trading activities.
Here, I lift the curtain to reveal my daily trading routine — a blend of ritual, strategy, and discipline that helps me navigate the markets with confidence.
My routine is not a magical formula for instant success, but a systematized approach that helps me get up and just get to it.
Make Coffee
First, the trading day starts with a good cup of coffee, lemon water and yoghurt and muesli.
It’s not just about the caffeine kick, but also the ritual involved.
Brewing coffee and the other bits, gives me time to mentally prepare for the day, clear my mind from distractions, and focus on the tasks ahead.
The lemon water, kickstarts the stomach and neutralises the acids. Try it.
It’s my simple, personal ritual that sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Open My Charting Platform
Once I’m caffeinated and alert, I log into my preferred charting platform. I use TradingView for the charts and a few trading platforms with the brokers.
It’s essential to have a reliable, intuitive platform that aligns with your trading style and strategy.
Over the years, I’ve customized my platform with specific tools and indicators that I regularly use, enabling efficient and focused analysis.
As you’ve seen I have my customised indicators and setups ready to go.
Analyse the Main Market Trends
Trading bias is what sets the mood.
Go onto your daily or weekly charts with different main indices.
And jot down, on your trading platform whether you are.
Long biased (Only looking for longs)
Short biased (Only looking for sells)
Neutral biased (Waiting for a breakout)
This high-level analysis helps me understand the market’s overall mood and possible influencing factors.
Also, I make a note of any significant events or releases scheduled for the day that might impact my trades.
You can go to the TradingView Economic Calendar and check.
Look for Trading Setups
Next, I start scanning for potential trading setups.
I use my pre-defined criteria and I look for opportunities that align with my trading strategy.
Plug in Trading Levels
After I’ve found potential setups and high probability trades.
I determine my entry, stop-loss, take-profit levels and quantity to buy or sell for each trade.
These levels are guided by my risk management rules and are non-negotiable.
I use my pattern trading strategy accompanied with Smart Money Concepts.
Execute Trades
Finally, with all the analysis done and trading levels set.
I just take the trade/s.
This is where discipline really comes into play.
Regardless of the market noise or sudden fluctuations, I stick to my plan.
After all, successful trading is not about making impulsive decisions but about consistently following a well-thought-out strategy.
So that’s it.
There are a couple of other things, like analysing and re-evaluating the portfolio once a week and when to prepare for paying tax and possible withdraws and deposits.
But this is more subjective and is determined in sporadic parts of the year, that changes each time.
This is just a taste.
Remember, a good trading routine is one that suits your personal style, strategy, and goals.
So feel free to tweak, adjust, and make it your own.
How to get LASER Vision for Trading TriumphWe live in an extremely fast-paced world.
It’s almost impossible to focus on just one task at a time.
In fact, you’re probably already thinking of shifting your attention away from what I have to share with you today.
You’re thinking of moving to the next email, what you’re going to eat, what’s on Netflix or the bills you have to pay or how else you’ll make your millions.
Well just today. I want you to slow down.
Relax.
Can you please try to finish reading this tutorial, before you move on to the next task.
You may find that this one important trait, is the missing puzzle piece for not only your trading success.
But also this will help you to enjoy life, be in the now and feel way more relaxed with less stress…
This won’t only drastically improve your trading but with every aspect of your life.
This important trait I’m talking about is…
The Power of Tunnel Vision
Tunnel vision or singular focus, is where you concentrate and direct your attention to ONE thing at a time.
Think of racehorses.
When they have their blinkers on they tend to have singular focus with an undistracted mindset to guide them to their goal (end of the race).
With trading you need to put on your own figurative blinkers and have tunnel vision to focus on:
• Your trading setups
• Your trading chart analysis
• Your trading process and execution
• Your trading adjustments
• Your reviews, reports and findings
This means, while you are focusing on ONE task at a time you need to
Remove distractions from your life
You don’t understand how much better your trading decisions will be and the clarity you’ll have when you remove distractions when you trade.
Make it a habit to put away your phone, close all irrelevant tabs, declutter your space, take the dog out and switch off the TV.
Make sure you have a quiet environment.
Dedicate your full attention and focus entirely to your trading activities – without any distractions.
And then when it comes to execution, make sure you
Focus on risk management carefully
Many traders have lost their accounts, by being reckless with their trading.
Before you execute any trade, make it a point to double-check your math, trade volume, and other crucial factors that concern your portfolio.
You'd be surprised how many times I’ve heard from traders who:
Calculate wrong sizes, miscalculated levels, and incorrect risk and reward levels.
This is your hard-earned money you’re working with.
So you need to always be responsible, accountable and highly focused with your money management approach.
Especially when it comes to risk management.
Laser focus will help you accelerate results
Believe it or not.
When you focus on one task at a time, it can significantly boost your efficiency and productivity.
This means you’ll finish sooner than you expected.
That’s because you’re devoting your resources, and mental energy on one thing.
And when you’re laser focused, you'll accomplish your goals a lot quicker than expected.
When it comes to trading, having laser focus will help you to:
1. Finish your trading analyses sooner
2. Have your charts setup and trading analyses ready for the next day
3. See more profit opportunities
4. Make less mistakes and errors
And this which will increase your productivity and optimisation levels as a trader.
In fact, you might even find a way to see new elements to add onto your strategy.
This way, you’ll build and master your profitable strategy.
Cut out unnecessary stress when you trade
When you adopt tunnel vision in your life, there’ll be less to worry about.
Think about it.
Doesn’t your blood pressure go through the roof when you:
• Have the TV on?
• Have your dogs or cats invading your space every couple of minutes?
• Have too many tabs opened on your computer?
• Think about your bills, life, worries and issues?
And with the state of the fast-paced and modern world, I know you have stress right now.
But when you cut out all the stress, distractions and problems then you’ll feel more in control.
As a trader, you’ll alleviate stress when you analyse, develop a strategy, execute your trades and review your performance.
You’ll improve your discipline and achieve your goals with your trading
Once you start working on adopting singular focus in your life, you will feel a complete change to the way you do things.
You’ll approach your trading and life, with a more disciplined manner.
And when you have discipline, it will lead to you being more consistent and will promote more stability with your trading performance.
And just like race horses see their end goal.
You too will be able to see the steps you need to take to track and achieve your financial goals.
Final words
Time is flying.
And if there is one thing I want you to do, is slow down and focus on each task at hand.
This will help slow down the effect of time. I assure you, because it changed my life.
So from today:
Engage everything in the present moment.
Act with full focus and concentration
Do it with heart and care.
Focus on each task you pursue.
This mindful approach will greatly improve your trading performance.
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GBP/USD: Bullish Trend ContinuesThe GBP/USD has retraced to a significant previous level, forming a false breakout. The long-term trend is still bullish. I believe that this level will hold, and once it breaks the corrective trendline, it is likely to move upward, targeting higher resistance levels.
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