The most important thing in trading is having the right mindset
This post is only about the mindset not how to pick the right stock, value investing etc.For me the most important thing in trading is having the right mindset.
- Know your risk![]()
If you buy a risky stock be prepared for big winnings but also more important for big loses. I have friend who called me at night who said that he can’t handle it anymore because his portfolio is -30% down and sold everything..... I saw it in the forum here as well.
If you buy a risky stock be prepared for big winnings but also more important for big loses. I have friend who called me at night who said that he can’t handle it anymore because his portfolio is -30% down and sold everything..... I saw it in the forum here as well.
If you buy a stock long-term and it dips after 2-3 years and you are unphased by it ! Congratulation !
- Invest dont gamble![]()
There are people who gamble and won a lot of money, short term with options/future but this is gambling it’s like winning the lottery you need luck no skill. Stay away from it.
There are people who gamble and won a lot of money, short term with options/future but this is gambling it’s like winning the lottery you need luck no skill. Stay away from it.
If you have a gambling mindset, trading is not for you!
- Never lose the feeling of money![]()
Don’t forget, it’s real money and probably your life savings! Never lose the feeling of it. It is very easy especially with day trading to lose the feeling for it and go full yolo into it.
Don’t forget, it’s real money and probably your life savings! Never lose the feeling of it. It is very easy especially with day trading to lose the feeling for it and go full yolo into it.
If you always brooke and have always depts watch out ! Get your finance stuff together first!
- No emotions![]()
Emotions and trading don’t go well together. You buy a stock because you believe you make money with it not because elon musk is really cute and driving a tesla is cool.
Emotions and trading don’t go well together. You buy a stock because you believe you make money with it not because elon musk is really cute and driving a tesla is cool.
- Think (a lot) before you act![]()
We are all greedy to some extent and want to make money quick! More trading will not make you faster rich. The right decisions will do!
We are all greedy to some extent and want to make money quick! More trading will not make you faster rich. The right decisions will do!
Trading is 95% of the time reading and 5% executing not the other way around! I saw enough people who nearly trade their stocks weekly and jump from one to another. I have friend who called me and said he wants to make 1k a month with 2-3 trades a week and how is it possible to achieve...
- Set goals![]()
Having goals is important! Why are you doing it? My goal is to retire one day and have some good money left. If you want to drive a lambo in the next 2 years. ehm again I have bad news for you...
Having goals is important! Why are you doing it? My goal is to retire one day and have some good money left. If you want to drive a lambo in the next 2 years. ehm again I have bad news for you...
- Choose the role model![]()
Always look up at people who are in the long-term more successful than you are. If you want to be like Jordan Belfort (The guy from Wolf of Wallstreet) I have bad news for you. He was a scum who ripped of people there is nothing to admire about this guy. I liked the movie tho.
Always look up at people who are in the long-term more successful than you are. If you want to be like Jordan Belfort (The guy from Wolf of Wallstreet) I have bad news for you. He was a scum who ripped of people there is nothing to admire about this guy. I liked the movie tho.
Pick the right ones! These can even be your parents or someone you know!
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sentosa island : Good point.
moonbright : Well said! Totally agree![+1 👍](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/img-apple-64/1f44d.png)
Johnsh OP moonbright : thank you.![undefined [undefined]](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/default/default-black.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/36x36)
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Johnsh OP sentosa island : Hmmm![undefined [undefined]](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/default/default-black.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/36x36)
Librus1710 : great tips, thanks!