Tag: market emotions
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The Illusion of Certainty in a Noisy World
“Kal kya hoga?” That’s the question every Indian trader wakes up with. You check CNBC. Headlines scream about oil prices rising due to Gulf storms. You flip to your phone — global markets are mixed. The Fed might hike rates. Or maybe not. The fear kicks in.“Should I exit my Reliance position? Should I short…
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Sometimes a Plan Comes Together: Trading Psychology, AAPL, and the Illusion of Control
“Main the plan bana raha hoon… par market kuch aur hi kar gaya” Discover how uncertainty shapes trading outcomes and why accepting unpredictability can make you a better trader. Learn from Apple’s stock story. Imagine this: You’ve done your research, read all the analyst reports, scanned news headlines, and followed your favorite YouTube expert who…
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Fear and Greed in Trading: The Tug-of-War That Controls Your Portfolio
Imagine this: It’s Monday morning. Your WhatsApp trading group is buzzing. Everyone is selling. “The market looks weak, yaar. Better book profits before it tanks.” You hesitate. Your stocks are in the green. But the panic is real. Should you sell? Or hold? Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster that is the Indian stock market—where “fear…
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“Impulsive Trading: The Silent Profit Killer Most Traders Ignore”
Ever exited a trade too early out of boredom or placed one just to feel the rush? You’re not alone. One of the biggest enemies of Indian traders—whether a 22-year-old learning from YouTube or a 40-year-old juggling markets and a job—is impulsive trading. It quietly eats into your profits and confidence. When the market is…