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Mastering the Art of Trading: Overcoming Human Nature

Mastering the Art of Trading: Overcoming Human Nature

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Henry Zhang
Jul 06, 2024
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Trading is a thrilling venture that taps into our natural desire for pleasure. The joy of taking profits is exhilarating, while the pain of cutting losses can be disheartening. This often leads to a common, yet flawed, tendency: opening numerous trades to chase small, quick gains and leaving losing trades to grow in the hope they will turn around.

However, this approach is fundamentally flawed. Human nature is often counterproductive in trading.

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