Tag: risk management India
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Why Some Traders Win More Than Others — And It’s Not Just About Strategy
Discover how your trading personality affects decision-making. Learn how intuitive, data-driven, or impulsive traits shape your success in the Indian stock market. Imagine this: Two traders, Ramesh and Amit, both start their trading journey with ₹1 lakh, same demat account, same broker, and the same access to market news. Fast forward a year—Amit’s account is…
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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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When the Market Hurts, Ego Screams Louder
Revenge trading Jim was on top of the world at the end of 2004. A few lucky trades made him feel like he had cracked the code of stock market success. Fast forward six weeks, and he’s wiped out six months of gains. Now, he’s not trading with strategy—he’s trading with rage. Every trade is…
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The Olympic Mindset for Indian Traders: Why the Process Matters More Than the Win
The Indian Trader’s Daily Race Want to win in trading? Learn why Olympic athletes and successful traders focus on preparation—not the prize. Master the trading process today. Every Indian trader, whether trading full-time or juggling the market as a side hustle, wakes up with one thought: “How much can I make today?” The pressure is…
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Why You Can’t Rely on the Past to Predict the Market (and Why That’s Okay)
You can’t always predict the stock market using the past—and that’s okay. Learn why overfitting data, emotional bias & false certainty harm Indian traders. “Market toh pehle bhi aise hi react kiya tha… firse wahi karega.” Sound familiar? Every Indian trader has uttered something like this. We believe if we can understand the past deeply…
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Winning Traders Take Decisive Action: Conquer Passivity and Own Your Trades
Winning traders succeed by taking decisive action at critical moments. Learn how to overcome passivity and unlock your trading potential. Have you ever stared at your trading screen, finger hovering over the Buy or Sell button — but just couldn’t pull the trigger? Maybe you waited too long for the “perfect” setup, or maybe you…
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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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If Only Humans Were More Like Machines: Why “Trading is More Art than Science”
You’re Not a Machine—And That’s Your Trading Edge If you’ve ever stared at a stock chart, paralyzed by indecision, you’re not alone. Indian traders—especially beginners—often ask: Why can’t I just follow a formula and make consistent profits? That question usually leads to a painful truth: “trading is more art than science.” The numbers, the data,…