Tag: risk control
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How to Stop Taking Trading Losses Personally: Mastering Objectivity for Consistent Profits
Ever had a trading day that ruined your entire mood? Jim, a beginner trader, lost ₹2.5 lakhs (~$3,000) in a single day. His reaction? “That’s my entire month’s living expense! I have to win it back right now.”Sound familiar? Many aspiring traders in India—whether working professionals, side hustlers, or full-timers—fall into this trap. They look…
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The Trade That Shakes You
You’ve finally spotted a setup. Everything lines up—the chart pattern, the news, even your gut. You enter the trade with high hopes. But then the price drops. Your heart pounds. Your mouse hovers over the exit button. What if it bounces back? What if I exit and it rallies? What if I lose this money?…
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Let the Market Lead: Why Setting Daily Profit Goals Can Derail Your Trading Journey
Trading Isn’t a Daily Lottery Ticket Every day, thousands of aspiring Indian traders wake up with a single, dangerous belief: “If I just make ₹30,000 a month, I’ll be rich by year-end.” This fantasy hinges on a fixed daily income idea. It’s emotionally satisfying, but it’s the opposite of an “intelligent trading goal.” The markets…
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The Ideal Trader: Dream Big, Act Real, Grow Steady
From Pipedreams to Profits – Why Most Indian Traders Quit Too Soon You dream of financial freedom. You imagine leaving your 9–5, sitting at your desk in shorts, sipping filter coffee, watching charts, and making smart moves. You want to be that “ideal trader.” But here’s the truth: dreaming is cheap. Real action is rare.…
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Be Flexible Enough to Stand Aside: The Untold Trading Skill Every Indian Trader Needs
Have you ever looked at your trades and thought, “I should’ve just stayed out today”? As traders, especially in the high-energy Indian stock market, we’re conditioned to always be doing something. We think more trades = more chances. But what if I told you the real pros know when to do nothing? That’s right. The…