Tag: loss aversion
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Trapped by Effort: How the Sunk Cost Effect in Trading Keeps You Stuck in Losing Positions
Don’t let past effort trap you in losing trades. Learn how the sunk cost effect in trading hurts Indian investors — and how to escape it smartly. Imagine this. You spent weeks analyzing a stock. You poured in time, money, and mental energy. Finally, you entered a position with 25% of your capital. But the…
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Sunk Cost Fallacy in Trading: How to Let Go and Trade Smarter
Learn how the sunk cost fallacy in trading traps Indian traders in bad decisions—and how to break free with clarity and emotional discipline. Have you ever stayed in a trade just because you’d already “lost too much” to quit now? If yes, you’re not alone. Many aspiring Indian traders—especially in their 30s and 40s—fall prey…
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The Rogue Trader Syndrome: Why Indian Traders Must Stop Hiding Losses and Face Reality Early
Nick Leeson’s fall in Rogue Trader shows why hiding losses is fatal in trading. Learn mindset shifts Indian traders must embrace to avoid financial disaster. “Mujhse galti ho gayi… par main theek kar dunga.” Every Indian trader has had that moment — a trade gone wrong, a whisper of denial, and then the deadly temptation:…
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How to Emotionally Recover from a Trading Loss: A Guide for Indian Market Learners
Lost ₹83,000 in a trade? Learn how to emotionally recover from trading losses with mindset shifts, risk control, and real-life Indian insights. It happens in a moment. You check your screen and see that your position has just taken a hit — ₹83,000 gone. You sit there staring, stunned. The guilt sets in. The regret…
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Cutting Losses: The Key To Trading Success
Imagine you’ve been holding a trade for weeks. It’s losing money, but you can’t let go. Thoughts flood your mind: “If I admit I’m wrong, I’m a bad trader. It must turn around.” This mindset traps many aspiring traders in a cycle of holding onto losses. The truth is, “cutting losses in trading” is an…
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Paralyzed by a Fear of Failure? Here’s How Indian Traders Can Break Free
Jack, a retail trader from Mumbai, stared at his screen. He had just made five losing trades in a row. Every red candle on the chart felt like a personal attack. “Why should I try again?” he thought. “What if I fail once more?” His fingers hovered over the mouse—but he couldn’t click. This is…
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Why Most Traders Fail: The Hidden Emotional Trap That Sabotages Your Success
Ever found yourself staring at your trading screen, heart pounding, palms sweaty, and mind swirling with “What if I lose again?”Chances are, you’re not alone. Every day, thousands of Indian traders jump into the stock market with one common goal — to make huge profits. That’s the dream, right? But here’s the brutal truth: most…