Psychology of Forex Trading

Dec 18, 2016 at 08:03
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Membre depuis Oct 08, 2016   posts 58
Dec 27, 2016 at 12:06
Monnex posted:
Here we will talk about how to plan your trade and what to do before, during and after

For new traders; I would suggest to close their terminal after making a new deal! Because, they are unable to control their emotions during live sessions of trading! Whatever, I need at least 30 minutes for doing market analysis! In addition, I never close my trade positions without final result, either its SL or TP! When I get my daily trading target then I take rest, that’s all.
To change your trading result, just change your thinking.
Membre depuis Mar 25, 2015   posts 71
Dec 27, 2016 at 12:13
It is wise to always set the SL and TP levels. What you say about closing the terminal could work well and safe only then. Technical analysis and fundamental analysis is the homework you do before opening a trade, good that you pointed this out. The more knowledge is involved in trading, the less emotional are the decisions.
Membre depuis Dec 11, 2015   posts 1487
Dec 27, 2016 at 12:33
Regarding SL, I couldn’t stress enough how important it is to place it properly. If you don’t you might end up losing a lot in the long term.
Membre depuis Nov 21, 2011   posts 1718
Dec 27, 2016 at 12:35
PriceAction13 posted:
Monnex posted:
Here we will talk about how to plan your trade and what to do before, during and after

For new traders; I would suggest to close their terminal after making a new deal! Because, they are unable to control their emotions during live sessions of trading! Whatever, I need at least 30 minutes for doing market analysis! In addition, I never close my trade positions without final result, either its SL or TP! When I get my daily trading target then I take rest, that’s all.

I guess you never rest then?
Membre depuis May 04, 2012   posts 1608
Dec 27, 2016 at 14:00 (édité Dec 27, 2016 at 14:20)
RPatell posted:
FxMasterGuru posted:
With algorithmic robot trading there is no concern of trading psychology... Also, less stress, more sleep and even more free time.

Added bonus: Making profits during the Asian session while you are sleeping. 😄

I guess this is the case when there is no flash crash of the markets during that session. Maybe you sleep better in general but isn't it a stress with the need to update the robots settings regularly, and when they go wrong? I'm not expert on auto trading so I was just wondering about these aspects as well.

Correct. During the early Asian session hours a flash crash is unlikely, nevertheless, it can happen to any trader using higher than 1:5 leverage and everybody should be prepared (mentally and financially) to wake up for an empty account.

Furthermore brokers can disappear with ALL segregated client funds, as it happened to me when CTM's owner (Reza F**ing Mokhtarian) has stolen $500,000+ clients funds spending it on his mansion and luxury cars...

Getting back to automated trading: The optimal EA is ''robust'', i.e. it can work well during favorable market conditions and survive less favorable market conditions with modest losses. Such EAs don't need updates. Losses are part of the game - as business expenses - the same way as Casinos profit only from the ''0'' or ''00'' on the roulette, meaning that these two numbers are their ''edges''. Even if players win big on roulette occasionally, statistically it is ALWAYS the Casino who wins. In summary: a good EA should function as a roulette table for a Casino.
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Membre depuis May 04, 2012   posts 1608
Dec 27, 2016 at 15:36
mlawson71 posted:
Regarding SL, I couldn’t stress enough how important it is to place it properly. If you don’t you might end up losing a lot in the long term.

Unless your ''B-booking'' broker manipulates your stop losses at will. Here is an introduction from the manual of a ''virtual dealer plugin'' parasite software - sold on Forex Expose by dozens of vendors - used by practically all ''B-booking'' brokers:


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Membre depuis Jun 03, 2014   posts 58
Dec 27, 2016 at 17:09
Forex Psychology: never dazzle thinking that you will become a millionaire with minimal investments and without any small risk
naiza
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Membre depuis Aug 09, 2016   posts 36
Dec 27, 2016 at 17:48
leopoldo posted:
naiza posted:
It seems that the theory of 'too much' is not favorable.

What do you mean by that?


You can not risk 'too much'. Trading 'too much'.
That's what I mean
hodias
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Membre depuis Aug 07, 2016   posts 37
Dec 27, 2016 at 17:55
Forex psychology: always learn from the 'good forex traders'. Before you take a step evaluate those who have walked that route before you.
hodias
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Membre depuis Aug 07, 2016   posts 37
Dec 27, 2016 at 17:56
Monnex posted:
 Forex Psychology: Always think risk before reward


Yes, you will save yourself a few unnecessary losses.
rob559
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Membre depuis Feb 11, 2011   posts 1916
Dec 28, 2016 at 07:20
when the risk is low you can sleep better
Membre depuis May 04, 2012   posts 1608
Dec 28, 2016 at 07:24
mitchel14 posted:
Forex Psychology: never dazzle thinking that you will become a millionaire with minimal investments and without any small risk

Correct. Forex is modern days' 'Gold Rush'...

As we all know, during the 'Gold Rush' mostly the merchants had become rich... Like Forex brokers in modern times....

We are like these guys, just in a different century...



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Membre depuis Sep 21, 2016   posts 28
Dec 28, 2016 at 07:42
Monnex posted:
FxMasterGuru posted:
With algorithmic robot trading there is no concern of trading psychology... Also, less stress, more sleep and even more free time.

Added bonus: Making profits during the Asian session while you are sleeping. 😄

depends in your EA strategy :-)


I absolutely agree with that.
Membre depuis Nov 15, 2015   posts 56
Dec 28, 2016 at 13:32
Forex Psychology: If you don't have trading strategy but you have winning trades that means you are gambling and lucky for a while but at the end you will loose all your money
Membre depuis Nov 15, 2015   posts 56
Dec 29, 2016 at 09:35
Forex Psychology: Be honest with yourself if you are loosing money from trading stop and find good strategy then try it on DEMO accoount
rob559
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Membre depuis Feb 11, 2011   posts 1916
Dec 29, 2016 at 09:42
trill12 posted:
Monnex posted:
Forex Psychology: If you don't have trading strategy but you have winning trades that means you are gambling and lucky for a while but at the end you will loose all your money


I agree... In this business strategy is everything! You can not trade at the mercy of luck.
of course
Membre depuis May 04, 2012   posts 1608
Dec 29, 2016 at 09:53
Don't let trading become a dangerous gambling habit or a gambling substitute.

Start with a VERY SMALL, but REAL LIVE account and with a strict MONTHLY budget.

If the budget is gone, reevaluate the mistakes until next month's budget kicks in. Never violate this rule.

Should your budget survive the month: Good for you! You are on the right track!
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Membre depuis Nov 15, 2015   posts 56
Dec 29, 2016 at 11:52
FxMasterGuru posted:
Don't let trading become a dangerous gambling habit or a gambling substitute.

Start with a VERY SMALL, but REAL LIVE account and with a strict MONTHLY budget.

If the budget is gone, reevaluate the mistakes until next month's budget kicks in. Never violate this rule.

Should your budget survive the month: Good for you! You are on the right track!

I agree with you that REAL LIVE account is the best learning field to trade, but with very small amount of money
Membre depuis Jun 03, 2014   posts 58
Dec 29, 2016 at 20:50
FxMasterGuru posted:
mitchel14 posted:
Forex Psychology: never dazzle thinking that you will become a millionaire with minimal investments and without any small risk

Correct. Forex is modern days' 'Gold Rush'...

As we all know, during the 'Gold Rush' mostly the merchants had become rich... Like Forex brokers in modern times....

We are like these guys, just in a different century...




Thank you ... you could not graph it better. 😉
naiza
forex_trader_350646
Membre depuis Aug 09, 2016   posts 36
Dec 29, 2016 at 21:06
Monnex posted:
FxMasterGuru posted:
Don't let trading become a dangerous gambling habit or a gambling substitute.

Start with a VERY SMALL, but REAL LIVE account and with a strict MONTHLY budget.

If the budget is gone, reevaluate the mistakes until next month's budget kicks in. Never violate this rule.

Should your budget survive the month: Good for you! You are on the right track!

I agree with you that REAL LIVE account is the best learning field to trade, but with very small amount of money



REAL LIVE is the best coach.
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